Kifayat Nasirli
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Legal professional with extensive experience in policy development and stakeholder communication at Financial Monitoring Service. Proven expertise in alternative dispute resolution, achieving successful outcomes in complex legal environments. Strong analytical skills and ability to navigate regulatory frameworks effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Division for Affairs dealing with Authorities
Financial Monitoring Service
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated communication between supervisory authorities and FMS for enhanced collaboration.
- Conducted strategic analyses of reporting entities' activities, informing relevant authorities.
- Reviewed policy proposals and legislative bills, providing insights from perspectives of reporting entities and supervisory authorities.
- Participated in drafting and evaluating documents for FATF/MONEYVAL mutual evaluations.
- Facilitated training sessions on compliance and regulatory frameworks to improve understanding.
Senior specialist
Financial Monitoring Service
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted research and assessed documents to integrate law enforcement perspectives across departments.
- Implemented training sessions to improve coordination between law enforcement agencies and FMS.
- Participated in preparation for Azerbaijan's mutual evaluation by MONEYVAL.
- Regularly communicated with stakeholders to update on project status, issues, and changes.
Co-counsel
International arbitration case conducted under 'UNCITRAL' Arbitration Rules
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Drafted submissions and assisted in case strategy to support legal arguments.
- Conducted extensive legal research on substantive law to enhance case preparation.
- Represented the client in hearings, advocating effectively for desired outcomes.
In-House Lawyer
"MilliKart" LLC
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Drafted legal documents and contracts to support diverse business operations.
- Conducted legal research to enhance case strategies and corporate policies.
- Managed dispute resolution processes between company and third parties effectively.
- Negotiated with opposing parties to achieve resolutions and mitigate litigation risks.
Associate Lawyer
"ADREM" Law firm
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Drafted various contracts, focusing on payment processing activities.
- Conducted legal research and provided advice across employment, tax, corporate, contract law, and ADR.
- Prepared claims, motions, and pleadings for diverse legal disputes.
- Coordinated training sessions for judges under EU-funded ADR project in Azerbaijan.
- Assisted investigation efforts and established defenses in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings.
- Supported two EU-funded projects on mediation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Junior Lawyer
"ADREM" Law firm
10.2019 - 10.2021
Work Practice Student-Legal, Executive Management
BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Limited
07.2019 - 09.2019
Legal Intern
Financial Market Supervisory Authority
08.2018 - 09.2018
Legal Intern
PSG Law Firm
08.2017 - 10.2017
Legal Intern
Jeyhun Jafarov, Attorney
07.2016 - 09.2016
Education
Juris Doctor -
The University of Sydney Law School
Australia07.2027
LLM - Commercial Law (in English)
Baku State University
Azerbaijan07.2020
LLB -
Baku State University
Azerbaijan07.2018
Skills
- Case analysis
- Legal research and writing
- Alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation)
- Policy evaluation
- Stakeholder communication
- Training facilitation
Personal Information
Visa: A student visa that allows me to work 48 hours per fortnight during the session and full-time working rights between the sessions
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, a prestigious honor given to the top 100 students across all fields of study based on academic merit
- Recipient of the Sydney Law School Dean's Scholarship
Languages
English
Full Professional
Azerbaijani
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Full Professional
Timeline
Head of Division for Affairs dealing with Authorities
Financial Monitoring Service
01.2024 - 02.2025
Senior specialist
Financial Monitoring Service
05.2023 - 01.2024
Co-counsel
International arbitration case conducted under 'UNCITRAL' Arbitration Rules
05.2022 - 05.2023
In-House Lawyer
"MilliKart" LLC
04.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Lawyer
"ADREM" Law firm
10.2021 - 03.2022
Junior Lawyer
"ADREM" Law firm
10.2019 - 10.2021
Work Practice Student-Legal, Executive Management
BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Limited
07.2019 - 09.2019
Legal Intern
Financial Market Supervisory Authority
08.2018 - 09.2018
Legal Intern
PSG Law Firm
08.2017 - 10.2017
Legal Intern
Jeyhun Jafarov, Attorney
07.2016 - 09.2016
Juris Doctor -
The University of Sydney Law School
LLM - Commercial Law (in English)
Baku State University
LLB -
Baku State University
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