Gunel Makhmudova
Baku
Summary
Being a cum laude student at school and having two Master Degrees in Law I was highly motivated to start my career in legal sphere in the Netherlands. However, life brought me to a Diplomatic Mission in Azerbaijan, where I had an outstanding experience in more important spheres of politics, economics and diplomatic relations.
My dedication and commitment to excellence have driven me to continuously seek new challenges and expand my knowledge in area of business development and international relations. I am confident that my skills, experience, and enthusiasm make me a strong candidate for becoming a member of an excellent team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Policy, Economic and Trade Officer
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
07.2011 - 11.2022
- Gave policy input to the strategic framework and work plan for the implementation of the economic diplomacy of the embassy, which is formulated by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Provided information and advice on economic and trade related issues and identified business opportunities for Dutch companies in Azerbaijan
- In consultation with Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, was responsible for effective Netherlands Promotion policy and Dutch business promotion
- Independently analyze all available economic and trade related information
- Built up an extensive local network in the business community and local government
- Organized and coordinated government and trade missions both to the Netherlands and Azerbaijan
- Monitored and analyzed questions and request patterns; made proposals for improving communication with public, businesses and government institutions
- Attended and reported on regular meetings at EU delegation, international organizations (such as IMF/WB, EBRD) and other relevant meetings in the field of economic affairs and trade
Legal Counsel
INFINTAX Trust Office
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Focused on services in areas of financial products, such as cross border financial and corporate structuring, real estate investments, intellectual property structuring, tax treaty planning and tax planning for individuals
- Drafted contracts, shareholders resolutions and etc.; provided with legal advice on establishment of entities; supported and advised to Trust clients on their business strategies in the Netherlands and Europe, provided with corporate management, controlling client information (source of income, financial position of the entities involved in financial structure), analyzed on client acceptance risks
- Responsible for client acceptance (compliance, auditing documentation and financial profile) before Dutch Central Bank, acting as a “gate keeper”
Corporate Legal Intern
National Trade Bank
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Prepared contracts and other documents related to civil court cases on financial matters.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
- Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
Legal Assistant to a Court Secretary
State Civil Court of Samara, Russian Federation
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Assisting to a Court Secretary during the hearing and drafting decisions.
Legal Assistant Intern
ALVES Limited, Togliatty
06.2002 - 08.2002
- Prepared documents for establishment, reorganization, restructuring of legal entities.
Education
LL.M (Master Degree) - European/International Law
Radboud University
Nijmegen, The Netherlands08.2009
Extra Courses - EU Competition Law And Immigration Law
Radboud University
Nijmegen, The Netherlands06.2008
Bachelor of Finance And Credit - Finance And Credit
Togliatti State Academy
Togliatti, Russian Federation06.2006
Magister Degree - Civil Law
Voljskiy V.N.Tatischev University
Togliatti, Russian Federation06.2004
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Policy Development
- Critical Thinking
- Communicative
Certification
- Dutch Language course (Staat Examen II), Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- English Writing course, Radboud University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Italian Language course (Level 1). Language School, Togliatty, Russian Federation
- Basic Accountancy training at Voljskiy V.N.Tatischev University, Togliatty, Russian Federation.
- First Aid Training, Level 2. SOS Clinic, Baku, Azerbaijan
- International Business Development training, RVO, the Netherlands
Languages
Russian, Azerbaijani
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Senior Policy, Economic and Trade Officer
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
07.2011 - 11.2022
Legal Counsel
INFINTAX Trust Office
01.2008 - 12.2010
Corporate Legal Intern
National Trade Bank
06.2004 - 08.2004
Legal Assistant to a Court Secretary
State Civil Court of Samara, Russian Federation
06.2003 - 08.2003
Legal Assistant Intern
ALVES Limited, Togliatty
06.2002 - 08.2002
LL.M (Master Degree) - European/International Law
Radboud University
Extra Courses - EU Competition Law And Immigration Law
Radboud University
Bachelor of Finance And Credit - Finance And Credit
Togliatti State Academy
Magister Degree - Civil Law
Voljskiy V.N.Tatischev University
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