Artur Rozenfeld

Experience

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  Schekin and partners

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  Junior Legal Adviser - Russian law firm (specialized in taxes)

  • Drafted paragraphs of various documents (mainly lawsuits and agreements). Reviewed documents for M&A, due diligence procedures. Sought judicial practice on direct/indirect taxes and use of applicable doctrines by the courts (unveil of the corporate veil, substance over form, etc.), helped to prepare weekly digests on taxation.

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  Elster

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  Legal Adviser - Elster (a manufacturer of electricity metering devices and systems)

  • Prepared documents for participation in tenders, took part in negotiations on pre-trial settlement of disputes, represented the interests of company in court, searched for and analyzed judicial practice. Prepared PoA, carried out legal examination and approval of contracts for the main activities of the company.

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  The Walt Disney Company CIS

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Legal Coordinator - The Walt Disney’s Russian subsidiary (engaged in the production of content)

  • Drafted contracts (mainly license and sublicense), helped to register trademarks, prepared legal opinions (intellectual property, information law, data protection) and PoA for the company's employees, helped to reduce the percentage of counterfeit products imported into Russia and to prohibit the unauthorized use of the company's trademarks in business activities as a result of effective interaction with the anti-piracy team, customs and customs/patent attorneys.• Collaborated effectively with colleges and teams to deliver exceptional results, lined up the work of providing legal support to the company's main business projects (film production, television broadcasting, theatrical performances, copyright licenses) and projects related to marketing activities, exhibitions and promotions, resulting in an increase in inner-client satisfaction ratings. Show less

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  ООО "Транснефть-Технологии"

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

  Legal Advisor - Transneft (the largest Russian oil transportation company’s software developer)

  • Drafted contracts (mainly software development), letters, internal documents, PoA, etc., conducted negotiations on pre-trial settlement of disputes, searched judicial practice, prepared legal opinions (intellectual property, information law, liability, labor law, etc.), prepared minutes of general meetings of participants, conducted negotiations on pre-trial settlement of disputes, searched and analyzed judicial practice, etc.• Helped to structure and update the database of standard contracts, including contracts for software development and services to subsidiaries in the field of technical operation and maintenance of corporate systems and computing infrastructure, resulting in a significant reduction in labor costs.• Expanded knowledge and expertise in specific areas of law, such as contract law, leading to a 50% increase in successful negotiations and settlements. Show less

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  Sberbank

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2022

  • Key responsibilities: Approved and drafted various contracts (diverse high-value bilingual and international contracts), prepared legal opinions (on banking regulations, real estate, intellectual property, compliance, contract and labor law, confidentiality, anticorruption, education, purchases, supply, etc.), developed and approved standard forms, letters, various internal documents, PoA, etc., conducted claims work and negotiations with contractors and internal divisions, checked procurement documents and provided support to subsidiaries of the Bank on a wide range of complex and diverse legal matters.• Goals: My work led to a 40% reduction in legal disputes and associated costs and resulted in a 30% increase in inner client satisfaction ratings. In 5 years, I prepared more than 2,000 contracts (services, works, supplies, lease of property, agency contracts, memorandums, SLA, NDA, etc.); more than 300 powers of attorney; and wrote more than 100 legal opinions; updated the database of standard contracts (near 500) for all Bank divisions, with the aim and focus to secure Banks interests and use of proactive risk management techniques, resulting in a significant reduction in labor costs and reduction in legal disputes. Show less • Advised the company and its inner clients on a wide range of legal matters, including contract law, employment law, commercial law and intellectual property law• Stayed up-to-date with current laws and regulations in a constantly evolving regulatory environment to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks• Established a reputation as a trusted and reliable legal advisor by demonstrating integrity, ethical behavior, and a commitment to inner client confidentiality in all dealings• Negotiated and drafted complex and diverse contracts and agreements, including high-value contracts worth billions of dollars• Prepared and approved various documents, carried out claims work, represented the interests of the organization in court, carried out interaction and negotiations with contractors, government agencies, consultants and notaries, advised company employees, prepared legal opinions (intellectual property, PDP, job assignments, labor law, sale of goods, registration of rights to books, etc.) Show less

  • Senior Legal Advisor - Sberbank (the largest universal bank in Russia, Central Office)

    Apr 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Legal Advisor - Corporate University of Sberbank (the unique Russian educational center)

    Jun 2017 - Apr 2019
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  Elbert Nazaretsky Rakov & Co.

  Jun 2023 - now

  Legal Advisor

  • Provide extensive client assistance covering legal support in private asset and investment management issues and ensuring unhindered capital movement; coordination of various investment service providers; drafting and review of general business contracts: sale, purchase, lease, distribution, joint venture and other agreements; employee matters: preparing standard and customized employment agreements, including non-disclosure, non-competition and IP protection annexes; regulatory compliance matters, KYC inquiries, screening by suppliers and customers; drafting of articles/bylaws, shareholders agreements etc.; acting as corporate secretary, preparation of corporate resolutions, appointments and authorizations; navigating sanctions; transferring global assets into trusts and companies; facilitating debt recovery.• Facilitate opening and closing procedures of companies (in US, UK, Hong Kong, etc.), including bank account setup for both US and non-US entities at JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citibank and others and act as a key intermediary between banks and clients, ensuring clear communication and meticulous document preparation. Also support in general and specific compliance processes, including FATCA and CRS; structuring and assistance in business, project and real estate financing; legal review of financial documentation; drafting and negotiating the loan agreements, security instruments and other forms of guarantees etc. Show less

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  AB InBev

  Jun 2024 - now

  Legal Advisor