Zuzanna Cieszkowska
Gdynia
Summary
Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in contract law, with 10 years' experience, including 8 years as in-house lawyer, having excellent understanding of the business needs. Specializing in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts. Key strengths are attention to detail, strong sense of personal responsibility, thorough working knowledge of legal English and interpersonal skills which allow to excel when working with specialists in various fields.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Counsel
AIC S.A.
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored and analyzed legislative changes to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations, developed and implemented legal policies
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated a wide range of domestic and international contracts, resulting in improved terms and conditions for the company (e.g. contracts for international sale and purchase of goods, investment contracts, NDA's)
- Provided advice on various legal aspects of the company's operations, working extensively with all operational units and teams within the company.
- Researched, analyzed and interpreted complex legal issues to provide accurate legal advice to senior management
- Developed and delivered trainings to employees on legal topics, such as commercial law and international sales contract
- Actively participated in the implementation of the electronic contract workflow in the organization
Legal Counsel
PPT PKS Gdańsk-Oliwa S.A
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated a wide range of domestic and international contracts, resulting in improved terms and conditions for the company
- Represented the company in court proceedings, achieving favorable outcomes in high-profile cases and negotiated settlements with opposing parties in dispute resolution proceedings, resulting in cost savings for the company
- Developed a comprehensive data privacy program to ensure compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations in 2018
- Drafted and reviewed corporate documents, such as bylaws, shareholder agreements and general purchase order terms and conditions
- Developed and delivered trainings to employees on legal topics, such as domestic transport law and international transport law
- Collaborated with external legal counsels to monitor foreign lawsuits in various countries
Legal Counsel/Legal Counsel Trainee
Zimmermann Romanowski Moksa Radcowie Prawni Sp. P.
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided clients with legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters in the manufacturing industry, IT industry, pharmaceutical industry
- Drafted pleadings and provided legal representation in courts
- Drafted and reviewed large variety of contracts
- Worked with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations
- Represented clients in court proceedings
- Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses
Legal Counsel Trainee
RWS Investment Group Sp. z o.o. Sp. K.
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Drafted and reviewed lease and sublease agreements, contracts with general contractors and others
- Conducted due diligence on real estate acquisitions and investigated potential legal issues to ensure compliance with relevant laws
- Provided advice on the variety of legal aspects of the company's operations
- Assisted external legal counsels in M&A transactions
Legal Counsel Trainee
Swissmed Centrum Zdrowia S.A
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Drafted contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to facilitate business operations
- Assisted in drafting legal parts of company reports and in fulfilling the reporting obligations of the Swissmed Capital Group to the Warsaw Stock Exchange and NewConnect,
- Prepared reports on corporate governance compliance of the company and its affiliates
- Provided legal briefs that successfully argued a complex medical court proceedings
- Worked with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Legal Counsel Assistant
Czerniawski Błaszkowski Drogosiewicz Radcy Prawni Sp. P.
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Researched and analyzed case law, statutes, and regulations to identify legal issues and prepare legal arguments
- Composed and edited legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal regulations
Education
No Degree - Chinese Law
Szkoła Prawa Chińskiego At University of Gdańsk
Gdańsk06.2020
Master of Arts - Law
University of Gdańsk
Gdańsk06.2013
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- International Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Business Law
- Legal Compliance
- Effective time management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work independently and being part of a team
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
B1
Korean
Elementary
A2
Hobbies
Passionate of learning languages
Avid reader of fantasy/sf books
Serial escaperoomer
Timeline
Legal Counsel
AIC S.A.
09.2022 - Current
Legal Counsel
PPT PKS Gdańsk-Oliwa S.A
01.2018 - 07.2022
Legal Counsel/Legal Counsel Trainee
Zimmermann Romanowski Moksa Radcowie Prawni Sp. P.
08.2016 - 12.2017
Legal Counsel Trainee
RWS Investment Group Sp. z o.o. Sp. K.
11.2014 - 03.2016
Legal Counsel Trainee
Swissmed Centrum Zdrowia S.A
10.2013 - 10.2014
Legal Counsel Assistant
Czerniawski Błaszkowski Drogosiewicz Radcy Prawni Sp. P.
01.2013 - 09.2013
No Degree - Chinese Law
Szkoła Prawa Chińskiego At University of Gdańsk
Master of Arts - Law
University of Gdańsk
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