Experience

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  WooW Canada Immigration

  • Canada
  • Legal Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Team Lead

    • Jun 2023 - Present

  • Immigration Case Worker

    • Feb 2023 - Present

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  IOM - UN Migration

  • Baki, Azerbaijan

  • Senior Project Assistant

    • Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
    • Baki, Azerbaijan

    - Provided support to Chief of Mission and Project Coordinator in the overall implementation of the project “Strengthening Readmission Management in Azerbaijan - Establishment of Readmission Case Management System” (RCMS);- Monitored progress of the project and ensured that the timeline outlined in the work plan is followed to the extent possible;- In coordination with EURCAP Project Management Team and Project Manager/Project Coordinator, monitored the work of sub-contractors to develop and test RCMS;- Drafted, compiled and provided input for reports on project activities, periodically required by EURCAP Project Management Team for their reporting purposes;- Enhanced mainstreaming of gender, protection and human rights-based approach and other pertinent cross-cutting issues into programming;- Maintained track of financial aspects of the implementation, including budget expenditures;- Assisted in maintaining strong liaison with relevant governmental authorities, donors and other stakeholders.

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  PwC

  • Senior Legal Associate

    • Oct 2017 - Feb 2021

    - Advised multinational corporations on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, contractual issues, and regulatory compliance. - Provided legal opinions and recommendations to clients on various legal issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Drafted and negotiated complex commercial agreements, including merger and acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, and licensing agreements.- Conducted thorough legal due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, identifying and mitigating legal risks.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including tax, finance, and business development, to develop comprehensive legal strategies and solutions.- Conducted legal research to stay updated on new regulations and laws relevant to clients' industries and provided guidance on their implications.- Managed and supervised a team of junior lawyers and legal interns, providing guidance and support in their professional development.- Prepared user-friendly and detailed instructions for clients and junior lawyers- Represented PwC Azerbaijan in Working Group lead by BP and American Chamber of Commerce that was created in the purposes of proposing amendments to the existing Labor and Migration Codes of the Republic of Azerbaijan- Successfully represented clients before government authorities.- Was one of the mentors at the program called “SCALE UP” accelerator for women entrepreneurs, designed to help established female owned micro, small and medium businesses to achieve exponential growth.

  • Legal Associate

    • Jun 2015 - Oct 2017

    - Assisted senior lawyers in providing legal advice to clients on corporate law matters, including contract drafting, compliance issues, and employment law.- Conducted legal research and prepared legal memoranda on various legal topics, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.- Assisted in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, including shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and employment contracts.- Prepared legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, for court proceedings.- Assisted in representing clients in court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.- Conducted client interviews and maintained effective communication to understand their legal needs and provide appropriate solutions.

  • Intern

    • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

    Rendered assistance in:- drafting legal documents related to company registration, employment and migration matters;- contract review as well as review of employment contracts;- legal research on various matters.

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  International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

  • Baku, Azerbaijan

  • Internship

    • Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
    • Baku, Azerbaijan