Klaudia Walczak
Warsaw
Summary
Results-driven young lawyer with over 4 years of experience in compliance, contract law, and international commercial and trade. Demonstrated dedication and a track record of achieving positive outcomes for clients. Adept at navigating complex legal frameworks and providing strategic advice to support business objectives. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
International Commercial and Trade Lawyer
Baker McKenzie
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted post-contract compliance reviews, ensuring fulfillment of obligations and process improvements.
- Coordinated multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance audits, providing legal guidance on commercial contracts.
- Developed and documented contract compliance policies, aligning them with corporate legal frameworks.
- Supported internal departments with risk mitigation strategies, tracking and reporting compliance gaps.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
Junior Associate, International Trade
Baker McKenzie
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed contract records, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and contractual commitments.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and interpreted contract structures and language, tracking obligations post-execution.
- Conducted contract compliance research to support internal audits and risk assessments.
- Led contract due diligence projects to identify obligations, mitigate risks, and enhance compliance controls.
- Conducted post-contract compliance reviews, ensuring fulfillment of obligations and process improvements.
- Assisted in multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance audits, providing legal guidance on commercial contracts.
- Developed and documented contract compliance policies, aligning them with the clients' corporate legal frameworks.
- Supported clients' internal departments with risk mitigation strategies, tracking and reporting compliance gaps.
- Coordinated multijurisdictional teams to develop comprehensive strategies for trade-related matters, ensuring clients' interests were protected.
- Reviewed the clients' customer profiles, transactions, and risk assessments.
Legal Trainee, Corporate and M&A
DWF Poland
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: A leading international law firm
- Conducted legal researches
- Prepared corporate documentation and diligence reports
- A leading legal services provider in Poland
Legal trainee
Skanska
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: A multinational construction and development company
- Reviewed and drafted commercial contracts and corporate documentation
- Conducted legal researches
- Coordinated the process of implementation of group corporate governance policies and procedures
- A multinational construction and development company
Education
Master of Laws -
University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland05-2022
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance in Trade
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Commercial Contract Management
- Legal research and analysis
- Effective Communication
- Effective Multi-Tasking
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Monitoring
- Comprehensive Risk Assessment
- Project Documentation
- Thorough Legal Investigations
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Polish
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Junior Associate, International Trade
Baker McKenzie
03.2023 - 10.2023
International Commercial and Trade Lawyer
Baker McKenzie
07.2021 - Current
Legal Trainee, Corporate and M&A
DWF Poland
04.2021 - 06.2021
Legal trainee
Skanska
09.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Laws -
University of Warsaw
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