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Nina Vukovic

@ninavukovic

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Experienced attorney specializing in corporate and venture capital law.

France

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my legal expertise in a dynamic environment, focusing on corporate law and venture capital while fostering innovation and growth.

As an attorney qualified at the Paris Bar, I have over five years of legal practice, specializing in corporate law and venture capital. My experience spans various roles, including in-house counsel and associate positions, where I have successfully led numerous fundraising transactions and advised innovative startups across tech, life sciences, and sustainability sectors.

Currently, I serve as lead counsel for hummingbirds, where I negotiate and draft contracts for nature-based solutions projects. My previous roles have included supporting legal operations at IVC Evidensia France and participating in M&A deals at DLA Piper LLP. I pride myself on my ability to mentor junior legal staff and liaise effectively with upper management, ensuring that legal strategies align with corporate goals.

With a strong educational background, including a double degree from Columbia Law School and SciencesPo Paris, I am fluent in French and English, and I possess advanced skills in Russian. I am passionate about leveraging my legal expertise to support innovative business solutions and drive growth in dynamic environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

In-House Counsel

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Hummingbirds

Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)

Led contract negotiation and drafting for NBS projects, including NDAs, service agreements, ERPAs, and carbon credit deals. Supported corporate structuring, SPV setup, capital issuance, and cross-border entity governance.

Contract Negotiation Corporate Structuring SPV Setup

Associate, Life Sciences team

DLA Piper LLP

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024 (7 months)

Participated in M&A deals (buy-side) and related due diligence audits. Drafted transaction documents in cross-border and regulated sector contexts.

M&A Due Diligence Regulated Sectors

In-House Counsel (seconded via DLA Piper)

IVC Evidensia France

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)

Supported the French General Counsel in legal operations, including corporate secretariat, contracts, and governance. Liaised with upper management and mentored junior legal staff.

Legal Operations Contract Management Governance Mentoring

Associate, Corporate/Venture Capital team

Constellation Avocats

Apr 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 9 months)

Acted as lead associate on numerous early-stage and growth-stage fundraising transactions, advising innovative startups and scale-ups. Drafted and negotiated a wide range of investment documentation, including shareholders’ agreements and convertible notes.

Fundraising Venture Capital Investment Documentation Negotiation

Legal intern – Corporate/Venture Capital team

BOLD Avocats

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)

Completed a legal internship focusing on Corporate and Venture Capital.

Corporate Law Venture Capital Legal Research Due Diligence Contract Review

Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

OneRagtime

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Served as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.

Legal Compliance Regulatory Compliance Corporate Law Legal Strategy Risk Management

Legal intern – Corporate and Securities team

Dechert LLP

Jan 2017 - May 2017 (4 months)

Completed a legal internship with the Corporate and Securities team.

Corporate Law Securities Law Legal Research Compliance

Legal intern – Corporate team

Lacourte Raquin Tatar

Jun 2016 - Dec 2016 (6 months)

Completed a legal internship focusing on Corporate law.

Corporate Law Legal Research Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Paris Bar School (EFB)

Legal Trainee program, Corporate Law

Completed the legal trainee program at Paris Bar School, focusing on corporate law. This program prepared me for qualification as an Attorney at the Paris Bar.

Columbia Law School and SciencesPo Paris

Master 2 in Global Business Law and Governance, Global Business Law and Governance

Grade: summa cum laude

Graduated "summa cum laude" from the double degree program between Columbia Law School and SciencesPo Paris. This advanced program provided a comprehensive understanding of global business law and governance.

SciencesPo Paris

Master 1 in Business Law, Business Law

Grade: summa cum laude

Graduated "summa cum laude" from SciencesPo Paris with a Master 1 in Business Law. This program deepened my knowledge in various aspects of business law.

Copenhagen Business School

Exchange Program (L3), Communications

Participated in an exchange program at Copenhagen Business School, focusing on communications. This experience broadened my academic perspective in an international setting.