Magdalena Petkovska Jovanovska
Skopje
Summary
Legal professional prepared for roles requiring in-depth knowledge of legal procedures and practices. Proven experience in managing legal documentation and providing strategic advice on complex legal matters. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to evolving legal needs. Expertise in legal research and contract negotiation, valued for reliability and flexibility. Always supporting other sectors and working units in the company especially HR.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Officer
Makstil AD Skopje
07.2020 - Current
- Provided legal support in every sector of the company especially HR.
- On daily basis supported human resources department by addressing employment law matters.
- Supported managers in addressing employee relations issues, and conducting disciplinary proceedings with employees.
- Processed employee termination paperwork.
- Created and reviewed contracts, resulting in increased efficiency and protection of the company, also on daily basis created other documents such as Notices, Decisions, Resolutions, etc.
- Working in the field of property law, especially in the area of privatization and land acquisition, property taxes, sales, etc.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Assisted in the development of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinated responses to government inquiries involving the company's operations or personnel while diligently protecting company interests.
- Ensured intellectual property protection through registration of trademarks, safeguarding valuable assets from unauthorized use or infringement.
- Provided strategic guidance during high-stakes negotiations, contributing to successful outcomes for the company.
- Participated actively in corporate governance activities such as board meetings and annual shareholder events, offering sound legal perspectives on critical business decisions.
- Efficiently managed outside counsel relationships, controlling costs while ensuring access to specialized expertise when needed.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Being vice Corporate Secretary (nine months) and vice Data Protection Officer;
- Correspondence with institutions, notaries, lawyers, and monitoring of court proceedings;
- Providing documentation for applying for a public announcement/tender
Junior Associate
City of Skopje - Finance Sector, Tax Department
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Preparation of Decisions for sales tax, inheritance and gift tax.
- Consultations with clients regarding legal issues.
- Preparation of property valuation orders.
- Implementation of the Property Tax Law.
Intern
Law Office Rajna Naumovska-Markovska
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific field, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Preparation of contracts, statements, powers of attorney, lawsuits, appeals and other types of legal documents.
- Translation of legal documents from English to Macedonian and vice versa.
- Giving legal advice.
- Registration and status changes of legal entities.
Education
Master of Laws - Intellectual Property Law
Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus"
Skopje08-2019
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus"
Skopje09-2017
Skills
- Legal writing
- Contract drafting
- Data privacy
- Intellectual property
- Employment law
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Corporate Governance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Languages
Macedonian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Certified court translator from English to Macedonian and vice versa.
- IELTS certificate issued by British Council for English language proficiency B2 level.
- B1 level certificate issued by the Goethe Institute for attending a German language course.
Attended trainings, seminars, conferences and workshops
• Conference "European International Legal Protection of Human Rights - ECHR" conducted by ELSA – European law student association
• Training "Advocacy for prevention of hate speech" conducted by the Center for Intercultural Dialogue and OSCE
• 6th School against hate speech "Media literacy and critical thinking" conducted by OSCE
• Academic course "Restructuring of Companies and the EU law: Key Company law and Labour Law aspects" conducted by the Faculty of Law "Iustinianus I" and the Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research
• Panel "The Importance of Public Speaking in the Fight for Women's Rights" conducted by the Faculty of Law "Iustinianus I" - Orators' Club
• Student training "Writing legal submissions - writing a lawsuit" conducted by AKADEMIK
• Student training "Writing legal submissions - writing a complaint" conducted by AKADEMIK
• Student training "Writing legal submissions - contract for purchase and sale and company statute” conducted by AKADEMIK
• Training “Local Activism” conducted by Mladite Mozhat
• Training “Team Building and Leadership” conducted by AEGEE
• Online seminar - “The New Law on Personal Data Protection” conducted by the Economic Chamber of Macedonia
• Online seminar - “Position of the Personal Data Protection Officer with the New Law on Personal Data Protection” conducted by the Economic Chamber of Macedonia
• Workshop “Preparation of Tender Documentation and Evaluation of Bids - Most Common Mistakes in Practice” conducted by Simpozium - Society for Education, Consulting and Other Intellectual Services
• “84th Meeting of Lawyers” organized by the Association of Lawyers of the Republic of North Macedonia
• Training “Establishment and Management of Companies in Accordance with the Latest Amendments to the Law on Companies: Benefits for Starting a New Business and Developing an Existing One” conducted by ACT Consultancy Services
• “88th "Meeting of Lawyers" organized by the Lawyers' Association of the Republic of North Macedonia
Awards
Employee of the month - December 2022 at Makstil AD Skopje
Timeline
Legal Officer
Makstil AD Skopje
07.2020 - Current
Junior Associate
City of Skopje - Finance Sector, Tax Department
10.2019 - 06.2020
Intern
Law Office Rajna Naumovska-Markovska
02.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Laws - Intellectual Property Law
Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus"
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus"
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