Litigator, ex-ILF, 2+PQE

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ALEKSANDRS LEBEDEVS Riga, Latvia telephone: +371 2646 2802 : e-mail: aleksandr.lebedevs@gmail.com Profile: An experienced in-house lawyer and legal executive with expertise in governance law, regulato-ry compliance, AML, and Intellectual Property (IP) Box regime. My professional background in-cludes banking, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, investment management, taxa-tion, trusts and inheritance practice. I have been employed by Latvian entities that had Eu -ropean affiliates in a variety of industries that includes financial services, intellectual proper-ties, construction, manufacturing, power generation, renewable energy, natural resources, and information technology. I am seeking to use my legal and business experience to secure an in-house legal executive or a senior legal opportunity within the banking or investment management, Government bodies or regulatory agencies. AML coordinator, Tonio Limited, London 2022 - currently •Coordinates UK and EU requirement implementation in ongoing business of Authorised Payment Institution regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Legal Advisor, Fincorum, Riga 2019 - 2020 •Provide strategic governance and business guidance to the executive management team, shareholders, clients and high net worth clients on: oLegislation, corporate architecture, legal strategies, dispute resolutions and liti-gation management; oTaxation, Intellectual property laws, trademarks and patent registrations (IP Box regimes of Cyprus, Malta, Lithuania, Ireland); oRisk management, disclosure and international business; oCorporate development and M&A execution. •Give legal support to IT companies in local and European compliance legal regulations, directives and pending law changes. •Develop and contribute to strategies and processes to achieve successful completion of a renewable energy sector contracts in Croatia. •Monitor and ensure company’s adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation. Board Member, Aquarium Investments, Riga 2013 – 2019 •Overall accountability for the company’s regulatory activities, AML and other compliance procedures in accordance to the Latvian financial service Authority (FCMC) and EU Direc-tives: oManaged the company’s legal team and directly supervised the Money Laundering Reporting Officer. oSupervised the oversight of internal policies and procedures, and led employees’ trainings and educational seminars. oIntroduced major efficiency, monitoring, harmonization, and error prevention measures in compliance to local and European regulations. oAlternative Investment Funds: Risk management advice and compliance monitor-ing. oEstablished and maintained effective working relationships with shareholders, Government agencies, officials (directly communicated with Maltese regulator – MFSA) business owners, and other stakeholders. Lawyer, United Panel Group Europe, Riga 2009 – 2013 •Advised and provided full-service legal services for a Latvian wholesaler company and its affiliates in Russia and Germany: oCounseled and provided legal advice to the CEO, executives, and partners on all corporate and operational functions at the company including contract obliga-tions, financing, debt restructuring, risk management and international transac-tions. oNegotiated successfully disputes with mutually satisfactory settlements. oHandled or led numerous trials and appeared in courts throughout the country. •••Lawyer, MB Paligs, Riga 2008 - 2009 •Provided legal research and support to a multi-industry holding company in diverse areas such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, financing, and M&A. Skills: •Consulting and facilitation skills. •Client-centered approach in everyday work. •Time-management and multi-tasking. •Self-motivated and able to work alone following approved plans and schedules; at the same time, I enjoy working in a team environment. •Goal-oriented and focused on achieving mutually beneficial results. •Strong analytical, mathematical, and forecasting skills. •Fluent in multiple languages. Languages: ▪ Latvian ▪ English ▪ Russian ▪French Education : Baltic Academy of Computarisation • Diploma: "AML/CTF enhanced educational module: Dealing with unusual and suspicious transactions” (2016) Latvikon Educational Center •Certificate in Accounting (2012) BUTS Educational Center •Certificate: "Personal data protection specialist" (2018) •Diploma PA : "Labour protection and security" (2012) University of Latvia, Riga • Master of Law (2009) References available upon reques t