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I am a Legal Assistant and Paralegal Support Specialist with hands-on experience working in Canadian law firms and a strong legal background (LL.M.). I support lawyers and businesses with legal document drafting, court filings, case organization, and day-to-day legal administration. Currently, I work on-site in a Calgary law firm, supporting multiple lawyers in Family Law matters, including divorce, separation, parenting, child and spousal support, custody, and guardianship. I assist with court preparation, pleadings, correspondence, filings, and client communication, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strict deadline control. What I can help you with: 📌 Drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal documents and correspondence; 📌 Preparing pleadings, court binders, and filing documents through court portals; 📌 Contract drafting and legal documentation for business and commercial matters; 📌 Legal research and document organization; 📌 Case file management, deadline tracking, and calendar coordination; 📌 Client, court, and opposing counsel communication; 📌 Ongoing, reliable, and professional legal and administrative support for lawyers and businesses; 📌 Assisting with document drafting and preparation on a continuous basis; 📌 Scheduling and coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars, and monitoring deadlines; 📌 Organizing business travel, meetings, and related administrative arrangements; 📌 Providing day-to-day administrative support to law firms and solo practitioners; I have experience across Family, Civil, Real Estate, and Commercial law, as well as prior work as a Legal Advisor handling commercial contracts and corporate legal support. I am highly detail-oriented, organized, and reliable. I understand how lawyers and businesses think, how legal workflows are built, and how important accuracy and confidentiality are in legal work. I work confidently with Clio, court filing platforms, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace. 👩‍💻If you are looking for a dependable legal assistant or paralegal support professional who can take ownership of tasks and reduce your workload, I’d be happy to discuss your needs. Press SEND MESSAGE or INVITE ME! I'll share actionable insights in our first conversation.

100% Rated Corporate/Business lawyer with 15+ years of experience, 5+ years on Upwork ($80,000 earned, 163 jobs, Top Rated and Top Rated Plus before 2023-25 leave of absence). I love seeing good ideas manifest in real time and enjoy guiding clients on that path. I simplify the process of organizing and starting small businesses so my clients can focus on their passions. For my business clients I most often am doing: * Contract Drafting * Contract Reviews / Revisions * Incorporations (federal or any province) and minute book creation * Minute Book rebuilds/reviews * Annual Corporate Returns * Founder Employment or Consulting Agreements * Employment Agreements (Regular Employees) * Executive Employment Agreements * Shareholder Agreements / Founder Stock Restriction Agreements * Early-stage Equity Fundraising (pre-Series A) * Equity Incentive Plans / Stock Option Plans * Non-disclosure Agreements * Opinion/Comfort Letters for payment processors, regulators and other third party providers (e.g. in gaming) * Service Agreements * Software/SaaS Licensing Agreements * Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy * Fractional GC experience. My employment law work consists of advice on disputes/problems, drafting and reviewing agreements and NDAs, creating workplace policies and procedures, and managing issues arising from the sale or wind-down of an employer. I also represent and advocate for clients involved in challenging wrongful dismissal, discrimination, or other legal disputes. This includes demand letters as well as ongoing representation services after the initial demand stage.

I’m a legal professional with hands-on experience in contract, constitutional, and criminal law — including work at the Supreme Court level combined with modern AI-driven solutions that make legal work faster and more precise. I’ve drafted and reviewed a wide range of contracts and legal documents, handled petitions and Public Interest Litigations, and advised on complex legal issues. By integrating AI into my process, I streamline drafting, ensure compliance with the latest laws, and deliver work with speed and accuracy. What I can help you with: Contracts & Agreements : NDAs, partnership agreements, employment agreements, lease agreements, licensing agreements, shareholder agreements, software/web development contracts, sale deeds, and more. Other Legal Documents : MoUs, privacy policies, board resolutions, legal notices, power of attorney, affidavits, and petitions. AI & Law – AI compliance advice, ethics policy drafting, bias analysis, and industry-specific AI legality consulting. I work with complete confidentiality, meet deadlines, and offer up to two free revisions so you get exactly what you need. With me, you get the precision of a lawyer and the efficiency of AI.

Member of the Bar Association. My hourly rate in USD and not in CAD! I help fintech, crypto, payments, startup, and online businesses with practical legal support across regulatory, compliance, corporate, and commercial matters. My work includes AML, KYC, MSB and FINTRAC related support, securities matters, contract drafting and review, shareholder agreements, and general business legal advice. I work with founders, operators, and growing companies that need clear and commercially useful legal help. In addition to regulatory and compliance work, I also assist with commercial contracts, corporate documents, website and platform terms, privacy related documents, legal research, and day to day legal support for businesses. My practice is especially useful for clients operating in regulated or fast moving sectors, including fintech, crypto, payments, SaaS, ecommerce, and digital businesses. I understand that clients usually want practical answers, not long academic explanations, so I focus on advice that is clear, business minded, and easy to apply. I can assist with matters such as: , AML and KYC policies and compliance support , MSB and FINTRAC related legal work , crypto and fintech legal and regulatory analysis , securities and fundraising support , shareholder agreements and corporate documents , commercial contract drafting and review , terms of service, privacy policies, and platform terms , startup legal support and ongoing business legal work If you need a lawyer who understands both regulated business issues and broader commercial legal work, I would be glad to help.

I am a licensed contract and commercial lawyer with over 10 years of working experience. I have demonstrated expertise in court and boardroom advocacy, contract & sub-contract negotiations, privacy impact assessments, policy and legal document drafting. I am passionate about rendering quality and professional services to clients, identifying clients' issues, and proffering strategic solutions to resolve those issues, thereby leaving my clients satisfied. I specialise in - Contract and Commercial Law - Civil and Criminal Litigation - Data Privacy - Immigration - Employment Law - Real Estate Law - Regulatory and Compliance - Intellectual Property - Legal Research I have the privilege of working with amazing and exceptional teams where I developed and horned my multi-tasking, drafting, organisational, interpersonal, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. I am flexible, reliable, adaptable, fast learner and can excel in a fast-paced environment. I execute my tasks 100% faster than my contemporaries, and I welcome new remote opportunities and tasks. If my profile aligns with what you want, do not hesitate to contact me. I await your message!

Hello, I’m Gulnoza, an international business lawyer helping startups, tech companies, and growing ventures build, structure, and scale across borders with legally sound, practical solutions. I support both early-stage startups and established companies with their legal infrastructure, contract matters, risk governance, and compliance frameworks. My approach is business-oriented: I don’t just draft documents, I help you reduce risk, stay compliant, and operate confidently across jurisdictions. 🔹 What I Help With: Corporate Governance & Legal Operations - Structuring and maintaining corporate records across multiple entities; - Board/shareholder documentation, meeting minutes, governance frameworks; - Internal legal documentation aligned with investor and regulatory expectations; - Ongoing legal ops support for scaling companies. Contracts & Commercial Agreements: - Drafting and Structuring Service agreements, SaaS agreements, licensing, NDAs, vendor contracts ensuring legal clarity and enforceability across jurisdictions; - Shareholders agreements, SAFE/convertible notes, investment documentation; - Cross-border B2B & B2C agreements tailored to your business model; - Contract review, risk analysis, and restructuring. Compliance, Policies & Risk Management: - AML/KYC/CTF frameworks and internal compliance policies; - Privacy policies, Terms of Use, disclaimers (global-ready approach); - Regulatory alignment for international operations; - Building practical, implementable compliance systems. Tech, SaaS & Emerging Industries: - Legal support for contract, privacy and compliance matters; - Advisory on regulatory risks in fast-evolving sectors; - Structuring legal frameworks for innovative and tech-driven businesses. 🔹 Crypto, Blockchain & Digital Assets I have extensive experience advising crypto, blockchain, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and Web3 companies on both legal and operational matters. My experience includes: - Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for crypto companies, including service agreements, partnership agreements, token-related arrangements, licensing agreements, and vendor contracts; - Advising blockchain startups on corporate structuring, governance, compliance, and risk management; - Developing AML/KYC/CTF compliance frameworks for virtual asset businesses; - Conducting legal research and regulatory analysis on cryptocurrencies, digital assets, DeFi protocols, DAOs, NFTs, and emerging Web3 business models; - Supporting founders and management teams in navigating evolving regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions; - Collaborating with external counsel on complex crypto, compliance, and regulatory matters. I served as Head of Legal Operations & Compliance for a Web3 infrastructure company and previously advised numerous blockchain and fintech projects as Senior Legal Counsel at a legal and growth advisory firm focused on crypto and emerging technologies. My academic research is also focused on digital assets and decentralized technologies, including published work on DAO regulation, DeFi regulation, and blockchain governance. 🔹 Experience Snapshot: - Legal & Compliance officer for a FinTech company with global footprint; - Head of Legal Operations & Compliance in a Web3 company (Canada-based, global operations); - International Legal Counsel advising on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters; - Proven legal experience advising emerging technology companies; - Experience supporting clients across North America, Europe, and beyond; - Trusted by international clients for contract structuring and legal documentation; - Experience supporting multi-entity and cross-border businesses; - Background in corporate governance and compliance. 🔹 How I Work ✔ Business-focused, not overly theoretical, practical legal solutions you can actually use ✔ Cross-border mindset, I understand international structures and risks ✔ Clear, structured documentation, no unnecessary complexity ✔ Reliable and detail-oriented, especially critical for governance and compliance work I offer fixed-price packages for contract drafting, startup legal setup, and corporate governance support. 🔹 Important Note I work with international clients and cross-border matters only and do not provide jurisdiction-specific legal advice where local bar admission is required. Instead, I support as international counsel, often collaborating with local lawyers where needed. If you’re building, scaling, or restructuring a business and need clear, reliable legal support that keeps up with your growth, feel free to reach out.