Emma Deyneka
@emmadeyneka1
Corporate lawyer focused on cross-border compliance, contracts, and entity governance.
What I'm looking for
I am a corporate lawyer with extensive cross-border experience in corporate governance, compliance, and contract management, having supported SEC filings for Nasdaq-listed entity and streamlined multi-jurisdictional entity operations.
I have led KYC/KYB processes, coordinated with banks and external counsel, and drafted a wide range of corporate and commercial documents including AGM and Board resolutions, NDAs, loan and service agreements.
My background includes roles in LegalTech, trade law, and corporate administration across Europe, Latin America and Eurasia; I bring a detail-oriented, adaptable approach to stakeholder engagement and regulatory interactions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Corporate Lawyer
GDEV Inc.
Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)
Drafted AGM, Board and committee resolutions and managed corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions; coordinated SEC 20-F and 6-K filings for the Nasdaq-listed parent and maintained central corporate document repository for auditors and regulators.
Business Development Manager
Polixis
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)
Built relationships with AML platforms, banks and wealth managers and conducted in-depth research on sanctioned individuals, entities and PEPs with a focus on Russia and former USSR jurisdictions.
LegalTech Lawyer
Turbo Contract
May 2022 - Nov 2022 (6 months)
Analyzed contract structure and converted templates into automated software solutions, testing templates to ensure functionality and accuracy across platforms.
Conducted KYC/KYB research and adverse-media monitoring using LexisNexis databases to support compliance and due diligence processes.
Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts supporting operations across Russia, Central Asia and Belarus and ensured compliance with corporate contract policies.
Senior Trade Law Specialist
The Trade Mission
May 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Facilitated negotiations and prepared legal positions to support Russian companies' access to the Argentine market, conducted KYC/KYB verifications and engaged with Argentine state authorities on legal and compliance matters.
Aligned contractor due diligence with IWAY requirements and local law, adapted global agreements to local requirements and conducted compliance reviews including site inspections.
Lawyer
Hill Consulting
Aug 2016 - May 2017 (9 months)
Registered and maintained 30+ companies in foreign jurisdictions, liaised with banks and wealth managers for KYC and due diligence, and acted as main client contact for corporate services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lausanne
Master of Laws, International and European Economic and Commercial Law
Completed a Master of Laws (LLM) in International and European Economic and Commercial Law focusing on cross-border commercial and regulatory issues.
Voronezh State University
Specialist, Jurisprudence
Completed a Specialist degree in Jurisprudence with coursework in civil, administrative, and international law applicable to corporate and trade matters.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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