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Alina Bocharova

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with experience in corporate law, compliance, and regulatory risk in Ukraine’s banking and energy sectors. Recently earned a U.S. LL.M. from Chicago-Kent College of Law with a focus on international and regulatory law. Now seeking an entry-level role in compliance or risk operations to apply legal research, policy analysis, and document review skills in the U.S. financial sector. Fully authorized to work in the United States.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Consultant (remote)

TransSintezPivden, INC
11.2018 - 09.2023
  • Provided legal advice on fuel storage and safety rules, using compliance software to reduce regulatory risks.
  • Assisted submit permits on time through Ukraine’s online system, avoiding penalties for 100%.
  • Used legal databases to check laws and make sure the company followed local and international rules.
  • Kept track of legal changes in the oil industry and updated company policies, which improved compliance and efficiency by 40%.

Head of Legal Department

TransSintezPivden, INC
01.2013 - 09.2018
  • Drafted and reviewed over 200 contracts (supply, distribution, purchasing), making sure they followed law and reduced legal risks.
  • Improved contract process speed by 40% and helped enforce 90% of contracts successfully. Set up a clear system for teams to share legal documents and work together.
  • Advised on compliance with environmental, import/export, and safety rules in the oil industry.
  • Helped the company avoid fines, reduce legal risks, and build strong relationships with agencies like the EPA and DOT.


Team Lead, Corporate Business Loans

Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine
11.2009 - 12.2012
  • Focused on collections and bankruptcy law to ensure legal compliance and reduce financial risk.
  • Represented the bank in court for bankruptcy and foreclosure cases, handling over 30 cases each month with strong results.
  • Prepared and reviewed about 30 legal documents monthly, including contracts and loan agreements, ensuring they followed all regulations.
  • Led a team of five legal professionals, providing guidance, support, and training to improve performance.

Attorney, Department of Problem Loans

Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine
01.2008 - 11.2009
  • Performed legal compliance checks and debt recovery strategies in collections law, helping reduce financial risk by 20%.
  • Represented the bank in bankruptcy and foreclosure cases, using litigation and negotiation skills to improve case success by 50%.
  • Reviewed contracts, loan agreements, and other legal documents to ensure they followed financial regulations and supported efficient operations.

Lawyer

Iren–AgroNaturProduct, LLC
12.2002 - 03.2004
  • Focused on agricultural law and resolved 20+ legal complaints each month through negotiation and regulatory work.
  • Drafted around 10 legal documents weekly, including letters, motions, and court filings.
  • Used Incoterms 2000 (FOB, CIF, EXW, DAP) to improve international shipping processes.
  • Kept legal records, files, and references accurate and up to date.

Legal assistant

Farmacia, INC
06.2002 - 12.2002
  • Worked with attorneys and paralegals to improve legal document preparation by 20%, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Helped prepare cases by doing detailed legal research using various databases, which improved case success rates.
  • Carefully reviewed and edited legal documents to meet court and client standards using legal software and Microsoft Office tools.

Education

M.D. - L.L.M. in US, International And Transnational Law

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Tech
Chicago, IL
06.2025

STUDENT RESEARCHER: PRE - LL.M. Program -

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Tech
Chicago, IL
05.2024

M.D. -

Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University
Odesa, Ukraine
05.2005

Bachelor -

Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University
Odesa, Ukraine
05.2004

Skills

    Legal & Technical:

    Soft Skills:

  • Legal Research & Analysis
  • Client Communication & Support
  • Business and Financial Law
  • Attention to Detail
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Critical Thinking
  • Document Management & Filing Systems
  • Teamwork
  • Data Entry & Accuracy

Certification

RULE OF LAW colloquium course at the University of Arkansas School of Law 05.2025

AML, KYC and Compliance (Certificate no: UC-8b20b99d-4238-4503-b9de-01d72a3d9c27) 06.2025

Languages

English
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Consultant (remote)

TransSintezPivden, INC
11.2018 - 09.2023

Head of Legal Department

TransSintezPivden, INC
01.2013 - 09.2018

Team Lead, Corporate Business Loans

Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine
11.2009 - 12.2012

Attorney, Department of Problem Loans

Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine
01.2008 - 11.2009

Lawyer

Iren–AgroNaturProduct, LLC
12.2002 - 03.2004

Legal assistant

Farmacia, INC
06.2002 - 12.2002

M.D. - L.L.M. in US, International And Transnational Law

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Tech

STUDENT RESEARCHER: PRE - LL.M. Program -

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Tech

M.D. -

Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University

Bachelor -

Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University

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