Mateusz Wolny
@mateuszwolny
Experienced Legal and Compliance Operations professional in fintech and tech.
What I'm looking for
As an accomplished Legal and Compliance Operations professional, I bring a wealth of experience in managing legal frameworks and compliance programs within dynamic, high-growth environments. My career has been marked by a proven track record in contract negotiation and compliance management, providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership in the fintech and tech sectors. I excel at building scalable legal processes and managing KYC/KYB procedures, ensuring adherence to international regulatory requirements.
Currently, I serve as the Head of Legal Operations at Aleph Zero Foundation, where I have designed and implemented comprehensive legal and compliance processes that align with internal policies and international regulations. My role involves liaising with external legal counsel on regulatory reporting and compliance documentation, as well as leading negotiations for strategic contracts. My collaborative approach with cross-functional teams ensures that our legal frameworks support user acquisition and retention efforts effectively.
Throughout my career, I have held various positions that have honed my skills in compliance strategy development, risk identification, and legal advisory for tech and fintech. My educational background, with a Master of Law (LL.M) from the University of Wrocław, further solidifies my expertise in corporate law, compliance, and financial law.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Legal Operations
Aleph Zero Foundation
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Designed and implemented comprehensive legal and compliance processes, including contract management and KYC/KYB procedures. Liaised with external legal counsel on regulatory reporting and led negotiations for strategic contracts, ensuring alignment with compliance needs.
Of Counsel
Kancelaria Zalewski
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Provided corporate and taxation law consulting, advising on commercial contracts and AML/EDD compliance.
Product & Operations Counsel
Founder’s Associate
Jan 2024 - Sep 2023 (-1 years 8 months)
Provided legal and compliance advisory on vendor, partnership, and GDPR agreements. Drafted product terms of use and privacy policies, and led negotiations for various business deals.
Compliance and Data Protection Coordinator
QIAGEN
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)
Developed compliance training and internal policy updates for global teams, ensuring adherence to data protection regulations and mitigating compliance risks.
Anti-Piracy Compliance & Reporting Manager
Irdeto
May 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Led compliance operations for international clients, developing risk mitigation strategies and executing anti-piracy strategies for major clients including Disney and UEFA.
Analyst/Specialist
Credit Suisse
Jul 2017 - Jun 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Supported the London Trade Floor as part of the middle office, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Wrocław
Master of Law (LL.M), Law
2016 - 2018
Focused on Corporate Law, Compliance, and Financial Law with relevant coursework in Contract Law, International Regulations, and Data Protection Law (GDPR).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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