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CHINARA GASIMOVA

CHINARA GASIMOVA

Krakow,12

Summary

Experienced compliance, contract management, and legal support professional with over 5 years in the field. Skilled in regulatory alignment, commercial
contract negotiation, and legal counsel in international settings. Passionate about continuous learning and embracing new challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Legal Counsel/Contract Specialist

AMST Legal Services
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Drafted General Terms & Conditions, Sales, Procurement, Vendor & Supplier, IT contracts, SaaS agreements, NDAs, Framework Agreements, Employment contracts and Contract guidelines, procedures, checklists, and playbooks. Lead contract negotiations.
  • Standardized contracts across 7 EU counties, including Poland, achieving about 90% adoption, managed about 400 contract lifecycles. Utilized Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.
  • Interim positions at Construsoft and Meatable: Prepared and coordinated legal documents for Polish, Swedish, Dutch and international entities, providing legal support on different matters. Supported Team on data protection (GDPR, HIPPA) matters and legal compliance.
  • Prepared memos and advised cross-functional teams, using tools like DocuSign, ASANA, etc.

Research Consultant

Opticom International Research
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted market research through over 50 telephone interviews and extensive desktop research.
  • Monitored and reported responses using Survey Generator and Telavox.

Contracts Manager/Engineer

The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR)
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Managed contracts, and supported procurement team with around 100 tender document reviews, legal support, contract management, negotiations, risk mitigation, and legal compliance.

Junior Legal Counsel/Compliance Specialist

Turan Legal and Tax Services
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Conducted internal investigations and risk assessments for strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC regulations. Conducted research and analysis on regulatory and industry changes.
  • Assisted with 5 trademarks and copyright (IP) registrations, developed compliance and ESG policies, conducted due diligence, and identified legal risks. Set up 2 companies from beginning and prepared all relevant documents.
  • Advised on legal entity establishment and registration, reviewed and drafted various commercial contracts and Contract Amendments.

Legal Advisor

Holiday Inn Hotel (Marine Plaza)
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided day-to-day pragmatic legal advice to key stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships and serving as a trusted advisor
  • Prepared court documents and participated in 1 hearing.

Education

Master of Science - International Business Management

WSB University (online, Weekends Only)
Poland
01.2026

Master of Law (LLM) - European Business Law

Lund University
Lund, Sweden
06.2023

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law

Baku State University
Baku, Azerbaijan
06.2018

Certification

  • Contract Management: Building Relationships in Business – Southampton University & WorldCC
  • Securing Software as a Service (SaaS) – LinkedIn and Software and the Law – Open University
  • Legal Tech and AI – Udemy; Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law – Coursera
  • Privacy in Europe – EIT Digital and GDPR Compliance – LinkedIn
  • Career Essentials in Sustainable Tech – Microsoft
  • Company and Corporate Law – British Legal Centre

Languages and Skills

Languages: Fluent in English | Turkish | Azerbaijani || Limited in Swedish | Russian

Hard skills: Microsoft 365 | Excel | PowerBI | Contract drafting | Legal writing | Legal Research | Legal Advice | Contract Management Systems | Contract Negotiation | Contract Review | Documentation | Reporting | Legal Terminology | Regulatory Compliance | Legal Blogging | Conga | ISO 27001

Soft Skills: Analytical Skills | Critical Thinking | Teamwork | Attention to Detail | Active Listening | Problem-Solving | Leadership | Written & Verbal Communication Skills | Adaptability | Time Management

Consent

In accordance with art. 6 (1) a and b. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). I agree to have: my personal data, education and employment history proceeded for the purposes of current and future recruitment processes.

Timeline

Junior Legal Counsel/Contract Specialist

AMST Legal Services
02.2023 - 06.2024

Research Consultant

Opticom International Research
09.2022 - 12.2022

Contracts Manager/Engineer

The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR)
02.2021 - 08.2021

Junior Legal Counsel/Compliance Specialist

Turan Legal and Tax Services
08.2019 - 02.2021

Legal Advisor

Holiday Inn Hotel (Marine Plaza)
08.2018 - 08.2019

Master of Science - International Business Management

WSB University (online, Weekends Only)

Master of Law (LLM) - European Business Law

Lund University

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law

Baku State University
CHINARA GASIMOVA