Aziza Nussdorfer
Alexandria
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with a proven track record at Deloitte Legal, excelling in cross-border compliance and team leadership. Expert in strategic planning and risk assessment, successfully scaling immigration practices and optimizing revenue streams. Recognized for delivering integrated solutions and enhancing operational efficiency, driving results in complex regulatory environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager (Senior Associate)
Deloitte Legal
Frankfurt
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Scaled the immigration legal practice within Deloitte's Global Employer Services; spearheaded the recruitment, mentoring, and career development of a team of 20 specialists.
- Managed a diverse account portfolio including 2 Fortune 500 companies and 30+ SMEs; optimized fee structures and identified 'out-of-scope' revenue streams to consistently exceed annual targets.
- Acted as a primary legal advisor for C-level stakeholders on cross-border mobility, residence law, and citizenship; navigated complex EU legal frameworks to ensure business travel compliance.
- Legal review of high-volume immigration filings; maintained rigorous standards for applications submitted to German Embassies, Consulates, and domestic authorities to ensure a 100% compliance rate.
- Sourced and implemented a comprehensive case-management platform; standardized internal workflows to align with global strategy and increase operational efficiency.
- Partnered with Tax, Payroll, and M&A teams to deliver integrated global mobility solutions; authored client alerts and led internal as well as external legal training and presentations to increase market awareness of regulatory changes.
- Frankfurt (Germany)
Associate International Labor Law, HR Policy & Compliance
Schwarz Group & Co. (LIDL)
Neckarsulm
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Partnered with international legal counsel to implement strategic labor law guidelines during corporate restructuring; provided expert advisory on cross-border labor law for internal HR consultants.
- Audited and minimized labor law risks across national subsidiaries; ensured the seamless integration of standardized global legal regulations into local Mobility policies.
- Engineered comprehensive secondment and local employment contracts, ensuring compliance with international minimum working conditions, social security, and immigration mandates.
- Streamlined global mobility workflows and conducted internal training programs to standardize labor law processes across all international subsidiaries.
- Collaborated between Global Mobility teams, personnel service providers, and government authorities to facilitate complex international assignments.
- Neckarsulm (Germany)
Associate
Fragomen Global LLP
Frankfurt
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Served as the lead SME on German immigration law, developing entry strategies and 'best practice' solutions to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes.
- Represented corporate clients and individuals before German Embassies, Consulates, and employment authorities; managed complex filings and high-stakes administrative procedures.
- Acted as legal counsel for sensitive non-compliance cases, including overstays and illegal employment allegations; provided critical risk mitigation to protect client reputations.
- Managed the full immigration lifecycle for assignees, serving as the primary escalation point for stakeholders to ensure timeline transparency and process integrity.
- Designed and delivered technical immigration workshops for HR and Mobility teams, translating complex legal developments into actionable corporate policies.
- Frankfurt (Germany)
M&A Legal Analyst
King & Wood Mallesons LLP
Frankfurt
10.2010 - 04.2015
- Supported complex corporate acquisitions through meticulous data collection and analysis; assisted in the full due diligence lifecycle for cross-border transactions.
- Conducted in-depth research to draft legal memoranda and corporate contracts for Partners and Associates, focusing on high-stakes corporate law matters.
- Frankfurt (Germany)
Legal Clerkship (Referendariat)
District Court of Frankfurt
Frankfurt
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Completed a rigorous two-year practical training program across civil, criminal and administrative courts, the public prosecutor's office, and a specialized law firm.
- Gained comprehensive experience in litigation, procedural law, and administrative decision-making, providing a robust foundation for corporate legal advisory.
- Frankfurt (Germany)
Education
Bar exam -
District Court of Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany 03.2013 - 03.2015
Juris Doctor - Public/Constitutional and Corporate Law
Goethe University
Frankfurt, Germany04.2012
Certificate in English Legal Studies -
University of Leicester
Leicester, UK10.2009
Skills
- Business development and strategic planning
- Team building and staff management
- Project organization
- Financial management
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Cross-border compliance
- Risk assessment
- Client services
- Strategy development
- Account management
- Customer service
- Price structuring
- Revenue growth
- Multitasking skills
- Key account development
- Regulatory compliance
- Cross-cultural communication
- Document analysis
- Policy revision and enforcement
- Vendor performance management
- Training development
Publications
- 09/17, More than an inconvenience, Labor Law Magazine (Germany), Analyzed the critical immigration law implications triggered by corporate restructuring and M&A activities.
- 11/16, Valuable relationships, personal SCHWEIZ - Magazine (Switzerland), Explored the legal and economic dynamics of cross-border employment between Germany and Switzerland.
Timeline
Senior Manager (Senior Associate)
Deloitte Legal
03.2019 - 07.2023
Associate International Labor Law, HR Policy & Compliance
Schwarz Group & Co. (LIDL)
08.2018 - 02.2019
Associate
Fragomen Global LLP
05.2015 - 08.2018
Bar exam -
District Court of Frankfurt
03.2013 - 03.2015
Legal Clerkship (Referendariat)
District Court of Frankfurt
03.2013 - 03.2015
M&A Legal Analyst
King & Wood Mallesons LLP
10.2010 - 04.2015
Juris Doctor - Public/Constitutional and Corporate Law
Goethe University
Certificate in English Legal Studies -
University of Leicester