NAIB ASADOV
Sumgait City,Azerbaijan
Summary
Legal professional with expertise in compliance, governance, and dispute resolution. Skilled in legal research, regulatory frameworks, and risk assessment. Proven ability to coordinate with international bodies, ensuring adherence to standards. Committed to leveraging legal knowledge to support organizational objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Compliance & Anti-Match-Fixing
Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA)
Baku, Azerbaijan
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Exercising responsibilities entrusted under AFFA’s Statutes and internal regulations in the areas of compliance, integrity, and prevention of match manipulation, ensuring alignment with FIFA, UEFA, and applicable national regulations.
- Leading the federation’s activities related to integrity risk assessment and mitigation, including monitoring of competitions, internal reviews, and cooperation with international football bodies and relevant external stakeholders.
- Coordinating AFFA’s response to integrity-related incidents and allegations, including preliminary assessments, internal procedures, and liaison with FIFA, UEFA, betting monitoring systems, and competent authorities.
- Overseeing the implementation of integrity awareness and prevention programmes for players, referees, club officials, and AFFA staff.
- Contributing to the drafting, review, and application of disciplinary, ethics, and compliance-related regulations, ensuring consistency with international football regulatory standards.
- Preparing reports, legal assessments, and recommendations for AFFA’s senior management and judicial bodies on matters involving integrity, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
Chief Legal Counsel
Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA)
Baku, Azerbaijan
07.2021 - 04.2025
- Providing legal advice to AFFA’s executive bodies and departments on football governance, regulatory compliance, and institutional decision-making in accordance with FIFA, UEFA, and national regulations.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating player, coach, and staff contracts, and advising on legal issues related to contractual stability, execution, and termination.
- Handling legal aspects of player registration and transfer-related matters, including regulatory review, coordination with clubs, and interaction with national and international football authorities.
- Representing AFFA and providing legal support in football-related disputes, including contractual, regulatory, and disciplinary matters.
- Assisting in the preparation of case files and legal submissions in arbitration proceedings, including matters referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), in cooperation with external counsel.
- Drafting and revising internal regulations and legal policies, and contributing to the alignment of AFFA’s regulatory framework with FIFA and UEFA standards.
- Delivering internal legal briefings and guidance to AFFA staff on regulatory obligations, legal risks, and compliance issues.
Sumgait Judicial Assistant & Court Session Secretary
Sumgait City Court
Sumgait
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted judges with legal research, drafting rulings, and procedural management.
- Gained foundational experience in dispute resolution.
Baku Judicial Internship
Nesimi District Court
Baku
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Supported judges in legal research and case management, gaining exposure to civil proceedings and dispute resolution.
Education
Master’s Dual Degree Program - ME Law (International and Regulatory Affairs), ME Law (Dispute Resolution and Compliance), ME Law (Governance, Risk, and Regulatory Management)
Baku State University & Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Almaty 01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
Baku State University
Baku 01.2014 - 01.2018
Skills
- Legal & Regulatory Expertise
- Governance & Compliance
- Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- International Coordination & Communication
- Risk Assessment
- Legal Research Skills
Certification
- ELSA Webinars Academy on International Trade Law – Legal Writing & Research (Online)
- Banking Law Training – AYNHA (Presential)
Languages
Azerbaijani – Native
English – C1 Listening & Reading, B2 Speaking & Writing
Pedagogical Activity
Baku State University – Adjunct Lecturer | 2023 – Present - Course: Maritime Transport Law (Fall Semesters, English) - Delivered lectures on international maritime law and regulatory frameworks.
Affiliations
- Sports and fitness (swimming, strength training)
- Reading and continuous learning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Compliance & Anti-Match-Fixing
Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA)
04.2025 - 01.2026
Chief Legal Counsel
Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA)
07.2021 - 04.2025
Master’s Dual Degree Program - ME Law (International and Regulatory Affairs), ME Law (Dispute Resolution and Compliance), ME Law (Governance, Risk, and Regulatory Management)
Baku State University & Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Sumgait Judicial Assistant & Court Session Secretary
Sumgait City Court
07.2019 - 08.2021
Baku Judicial Internship
Nesimi District Court
03.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
Baku State University
01.2014 - 01.2018