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Veronika Breus

@veronikabreus

Senior legal counsel specializing in international corporate, compliance, and digital law.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek senior in-house legal leadership roles where I can build compliance frameworks, lead legal teams, support cross-border transactions and digital products, and work within international or growth-focused organizations.

I am a senior legal counsel with 20+ years of experience advising international and local companies across multiple jurisdictions, including projects in Cyprus and Switzerland. I combine deep corporate-law expertise with hands-on experience in compliance, M&A, due diligence, and IPO preparation.

I have led and overseen legal teams of 10+ lawyers and also served as sole counsel in digital companies, building legal departments and processes from scratch. I design and implement compliance frameworks, internal policies, and data-protection programs aligned with GDPR and local legislation.

My background includes negotiating cross-border transactions, drafting complex contracts in English and Russian, and supporting digital projects with licensing, copyright, and telecom regulatory counsel. I have practical experience implementing cloud-based document-management and archiving systems to improve legal workflows.

I am results-driven, comfortable liaising with shareholders, regulators, and international advisers, and experienced in preparing organisations for IPOs and significant corporate transactions. I seek roles where I can combine strategic legal leadership with practical process building in international or digital-focused businesses.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AR

Head of Legal

Altyntau Resources

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)

Led corporate governance and compliance for the Glencore subsidiary, oversaw legal teams of 10+ lawyers, conducted due diligence and supported M&A deals and IPO preparation for the parent company.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HA

Higher School of Law "Adilet"

Master of Laws, Law

Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the Higher School of Law "Adilet" in Kazakhstan, focusing on advanced legal studies.

HA

Higher School of Law "Adilet"

Bachelor of Laws, Law

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the Higher School of Law "Adilet" in Kazakhstan, providing foundational legal education.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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