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Do you need solid legal support for a financial operation, an M&A transaction, or a cross-border structured project? I offer immediately operational expertise, without ramp-up time.
Legal counsel with over 3 years of experience in business law and financial markets, I focus on three main areas:
Finance & Capital Markets -Drafting and negotiation of financing documentation (loan agreements, guarantees, covenants), risk analysis, MiFID II / EMIR compliance. Experience gained at Société Générale (La Défense) and in liaison with the ACPR, Banque de France, and Bpifrance.
M&A & Private Equity -Structuring and documentation of private equity transactions, legal due diligence, shareholders' agreements, SPAs, earn-out and anti-dilution mechanisms. Portfolio of 30+ companies advised at BDO France.
Fintech & African Markets -Advice on fintech ecosystems, payment infrastructures, and capital markets in Central Africa (COSUMAF). Cross-border operations Europe / Africa / US.
I work directly with Sales, Investment, Compliance teams, and external advisors, in demanding environments and under tight deadlines.
Trilingual French / English / Russian. Available for remote work or on-site (Paris & IDF).
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- FDJ UNITED & Financia Engineering SALegal Consultant – Financial Markets, Corporate Structuring & TransactionsJanuary 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)17 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial and investment agreements (term sheets, shareholder agreements, financing contracts) with international clients, partners, and investors.
- SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALELegal Counsel – Structured Finance & Capital MarketsJanuary 2024 - January 2025 (1 year)La Défense, France• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated financing and transaction documentation (credit agreements, guarantees, covenants) in complex structured finance operations.
- BDO FRANCECorporate & Financial Legal Counsel – Private Equity / M&AJanuary 2022 - January 2023 (1 year)Oromia, Ethiopia• Worked closely with clients, investors, and multidisciplinary teams (tax, finance, advisory) in transaction-driven environments.
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Education
- Executive MasterIAE Paris2026Executive Master
- MBAESLSCA Business SchoolMBA
Certifications
- FINANCIAL MARKETS AUTHORITYAMF2025