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Sabina Ibrahimkhalilova

Sabina Ibrahimkhalilova

Baku,Azerbaijan

Summary

Accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise in managing corporate legal processes across civil, labour, administrative, commercial, consumer, and intellectual property domains. Demonstrates proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Skilled in representing clients in court and advising on corporate governance and shareholders’ rights. Proven track record of developing compliance programmes and delivering training to enhance organisational adherence to legal standards. Adept at leading legal departments and supervising counsel with excellent communication skills. Committed to fostering a compliant corporate environment while pursuing opportunities for strategic growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of Legal and Compliance Department

SR Group - Auto Sector
01.2024 - Current

Responsible for the brands Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, Changan, Leap Motor, XPENG, Lynk&Co, Avatr.

Advocate

The Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Law office 20
06.2019 - 08.2025

Legal advisor and Compliance Manager

SR Group - Auto Sector
05.2022 - 12.2023

Responsible for the brands MERCEDES-BENZ, SKODA, CHANGAN

General Director

"Verdict Consulting Company" LLC
04.2018 - 05.2022

Deputy Director

"VERDIKT" LLC
05.2017 - 04.2018

Lawyer

"VERDICT CONSULTING COMPANY" LLC
05.2014 - 05.2017

Education

LLB - Law

Baku State University
01.2011 - 01.2015

School 3 -

School 3
Guba, Azerbaijan
01.2000 - 01.2011

Skills

  • Consultation and handling of all corporate legal processes (eg civil, labor, administrative, commercial, consumer and advertising spheres, intellectual property, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents);
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements;
  • Applying to state authorities for obtaining of the necessary licenses;
  • Preparation of written applications, letters and responses to government bodies;
  • Guidance and insurance of compliance with local rules and regulations;
  • Representation in courts and taking appropriate measures to ensure the enforcement of court decisions;
  • Advising on corporate governance, shareholders’ rights, and board matters;
  • Development and implementation of compliance programs;
  • Development and delivery of compliance training programs for employees and management;
  • Leadership of legal department, supervision of internal and external counsel;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Adaptable, flexible person to different situations;
  • Hard-working and responsible person;
  • Proven ability to analyze, plan, manage, cooperate and motivate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Azerbaijani - Native language
Russian - C2
English - B2
Turkish - B1

Affiliations

  • Reading legal and business literature
  • Writing articles on legal topics
  • Ceramic painting

References

References available upon request.

Training

  • Participation in Compliance trainings organized by Mercedes-Benz;
  • Participation in various professional development trainings organized by the Bar Association and Justice Academy of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
  • May - June 2019 - “Compulsory training course for admission to the Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan” Academy of Justice of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
  • 10-12 March 2017 - “Inheritance law” Training organized by GIZ;
  • 27–29 January 2017 - “Tax Code - 2017: legal analysis of changes” Training organized by GIZ;
  • 22 October 2016 “Consumer Protection Mechanism” Training organized by Ministry of Economy;
  • April 01- May 01, 2015 Trainee, by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Ombudsman);
  • July 07–August 07, 2014 Trainee, Executive Authority of Khatai District, Khatai District Court and Public Prosecutor's Office;
  • 24 December 2013 “Procedure for applying to the European Court of Human Rights” Training organized by OSCE;
  • 11 October 2013 “The problems of International Criminal Law” Training organized by International universities cooperating with BSU.

Timeline

Head of Legal and Compliance Department

SR Group - Auto Sector
01.2024 - Current

Legal advisor and Compliance Manager

SR Group - Auto Sector
05.2022 - 12.2023

Advocate

The Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Law office 20
06.2019 - 08.2025

General Director

"Verdict Consulting Company" LLC
04.2018 - 05.2022

Deputy Director

"VERDIKT" LLC
05.2017 - 04.2018

Lawyer

"VERDICT CONSULTING COMPANY" LLC
05.2014 - 05.2017

LLB - Law

Baku State University
01.2011 - 01.2015

School 3 -

School 3
01.2000 - 01.2011
Sabina Ibrahimkhalilova