Tamta Shengelaia
Lawyer | Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Tbilisi, Georgia
Summary
I am a dedicated legal professional with over 11 years of experience specializing in diverse legal areas. My career spans roles in both the public and private sectors. Currently, I serve as a lawyer at the Tbilisi Development Fund, contributing to the city’s development projects through the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and fortification of cultural heritage and historical buildings.
In addition, as a certified Data Protection Officer, I am passionate about safeguarding data privacy and implementing robust compliance frameworks. My mission is to deliver effective legal solutions that align with organizational goals while upholding the highest standards of data protection.
Previously, I worked at the Revenue Service, where I gained in-depth experience navigating complex tax regulations. I hold a Master of Laws degree in Public Law from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Ilia State University. These academic achievements have provided me with a solid foundation in law, and I continuously strive to expand my knowledge to address emerging legal challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lawyer
N(N)LE "Tbilisi Development Fund"
01.2020 - Current
- Claims Management: Prepared well-founded legal responses to claims from individuals and organizations regarding rehabilitation, fortification, and related works on cultural heritage and historical buildings, successfully resolving 85% of disputes without litigation.
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Drafted, reviewed, and finalized over 50 contracts for rehabilitation and fortification projects, ensuring full legal compliance and alignment with project objectives.
- Consultation: Provided expert legal advice to 100+ beneficiaries, addressing concerns and offering practical solutions for rehabilitation and fortification projects.
- Legal Risk Prevention: Developed and implemented risk mitigation mechanisms, reducing legal disputes by 30% and ensuring long-term compliance with cultural heritage regulations.
- Legal Analysis & Research: Applied legal precedents to assess probable case outcomes, supporting litigation strategies that led to a 90% success rate in resolved claims. Conducted in-depth legal research to strengthen case arguments and policy development.
The Senior Specialist of Owners Relations Depart
N(N)LE "Tbilisi Development Fund"
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Legal Assistance: Assisted over 1000 beneficiaries with legal matters related to the rehabilitation and fortification of cultural heritage and historical buildings, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Guidance & Issue Resolution: Provided comprehensive legal guidance, successfully resolving 90% of legal inquiries related to rehabilitation projects.
- Legal Compliance Education: Conducted 200+ training sessions to help beneficiaries understand legal requirements, enabling them to make informed decisions.
- Process Improvement: Identified key legal bottlenecks and implemented strategies that improved compliance efficiency by 30%, reducing delays in project approvals.
Donor Relations Manager
N(N)LE "Tbilisi Development Fund"
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Annual Reporting: Prepared and outlined the Fund’s annual report on donor interactions, summarizing key activities and progress, ensuring 100% transparency in funding allocations.
- Relationship Management: Maintained and strengthened relationships with over 50 existing donors, fostering ongoing engagement and long-term support.
- Donor Outreach: Identified and connected with 20+ potential donor organizations, securing 10 new funding commitments to support the Fund’s mission.
- Donor Updates: Provided monthly reports on donor organizations’ initiatives, plans, and funding opportunities, enhancing strategic decision-making.
- Translation & Communication: Translated 100+ key updates and reports into English, improving international communication and outreach efforts.
- Representation & Engagement: Represented the Fund in 15+ donor meetings and international programs, strengthening global partnerships.
- International Liaison: Acted as the primary contact for international organizations, facilitating cross-border collaborations and funding opportunities.
- Donor Portfolio Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of 30+ major donors, cultivating long-term partnerships that increased sustained giving by 25%.
Monitoring and Internal Control Group Specialist
N(N)LE "Tbilisi Development Fund"
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Timely Correspondence Response: Ensured 100% compliance with legal timeframes by addressing all incoming correspondences within established deadlines.
- Commission & Work-Group Participation: Actively participated in 10+ specialized commissions and work-groups, preparing detailed records for over 50 meetings, documenting key issues and decisions.
- Task Monitoring: Oversaw the progress of 30+ ongoing tasks within specialized commissions and work-groups, ensuring 95% adherence to timelines and objectives.
- Issue Resolution & Documentation Analysis: Identified and resolved 85% of reported issues by conducting thorough documentation analysis and implementing corrective measures.
- Strategic & Planning Contributions: Contributed to the development of 5+ strategic, annual, and individual plans, ensuring alignment with the Fund’s mission and long-term goals.
- Process Optimization: Reviewed and enhanced administrative functions, leading to a 20% increase in operational efficiency through process improvements..
Lawyer
LTD "Telex"
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Legal Precedent Analysis: Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable case outcomes, contributing to a 90% success rate in resolved legal disputes.
- Legal Research & Strategy: Conducted in-depth legal research and applied legal principles to support litigation strategy, strengthening over 50 case defenses.
- Drafting Legal Agreements: Prepared and drafted 100+ clear, comprehensive legal agreements, ensuring seamless business operations and risk mitigation.
- Compliance Support: Provided legal guidance that ensured 100% compliance with national legislation, reducing regulatory risks and preventing legal violations.
- Court Representation: Represented the company in 30+ court proceedings, successfully advocating in disputes and achieving a 75% favorable ruling rate.
Specialist of Legal Department
LEPL - National Education Quality Center
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Drafting Internal Regulations: Developed and drafted 20+ internal regulations and legal acts, ensuring the Center’s operations complied with national legislation and internal policies.
- Normative Acts Preparation: Prepared 15+ drafts of normative acts, continuously improving the regulatory framework to enhance operational efficiency.
- Representation in Public Authorities: Represented the Center in 30+ engagements with public authorities and trials, successfully advocating for its interests and securing favorable outcomes in 80% of cases.
- Correspondence Management: Managed and responded to over 200 inquiries from public institutions, private entities, and citizens, ensuring timely and accurate legal guidance.
- Legal Support for Internal Units: Provided ongoing legal support to 10+ structural units, ensuring 100% compliance with national laws and internal policies.
- Additional Legal Tasks: Executed various legal assignments as directed by management, contributing to a 25% reduction in regulatory risks through proactive legal assessments.
Officer of Service Center
LEPL - Revenue Service
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Taxpayer Consultation & Information: Provided accurate tax consultations to 500+ taxpayers annually, ensuring compliance with tax legislation and reducing errors in filings.
- Problem Resolution: Successfully resolved 90% of complex tax law issues raised by taxpayers, minimizing legal risks and ensuring adherence to applicable regulations.
- Taxpayer Registration: Processed and registered 300+ individuals as taxpayers, ensuring timely compliance with tax laws and regulatory requirements.
- Special Regime Advice: Advised 200+ taxpayers on applicable special tax regimes, tailoring recommendations to optimize tax efficiency and compliance.
Intern
Court of Appeals of Tbilisi
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Juridical Procedures Management: Ensured compliance with 100% of required legal procedures for case hearings under judicial supervision, facilitating smooth court operations.
- Court Attendance: Attended 50+ court sessions, providing procedural support and ensuring all necessary legal steps were followed.
- Industry Experience Application: Applied legal expertise in over 30 cases, directly integrating learned concepts into real-world judicial proceedings, enhancing case efficiency and accuracy.
Education
Master of Laws - LLM, Public Law
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU)
Tbilisi, Georgia 10.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Law
Ilia State University
Tbilisi, Georgia 09.2007 - 07.2011
Skills
- Legal Service
- Tax Law Expertise
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Strategic Planning and Contribution
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation
- Legal Advice
- Attention to Detail
English, German
- English (C1) – Advanced proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Comfortable in professional and casual communication.
- German (Intermediate) – Capable of reading, writing, and engaging in everyday conversations with moderate fluency.
Timeline
Lawyer
N(N)LE "Tbilisi Development Fund"
01.2020 - Current
The Senior Specialist of Owners Relations Depart
N(N)LE "Tbilisi Development Fund"
10.2016 - 01.2020
Donor Relations Manager
N(N)LE "Tbilisi Development Fund"
03.2016 - 10.2016
Monitoring and Internal Control Group Specialist
N(N)LE "Tbilisi Development Fund"
11.2014 - 03.2016
Specialist of Legal Department
LEPL - National Education Quality Center
06.2014 - 09.2014
Officer of Service Center
LEPL - Revenue Service
05.2013 - 06.2014
Lawyer
LTD "Telex"
02.2013 - 01.2015
Intern
Court of Appeals of Tbilisi
11.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Laws - LLM, Public Law
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU)
10.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Law
Ilia State University
09.2007 - 07.2011
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