Nikolay Iliev
About Nikolay Iliev
Nikolay Iliev is the Director of Legal Operations at UnitedLex, with extensive experience in contract lifecycle management and IT transactions.
Work at UnitedLex
Nikolay Iliev currently serves as the Director of Legal Operations at UnitedLex. His tenure began in 2022 and has included significant contributions to the company's legal framework. He previously held the position of Associate Director for EMEA Commercial Contract Management and Supply Chain Management (Legal) at UnitedLex for seven months in 2022. During his time at UnitedLex, he played a key role in digital legal transformation initiatives, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency within legal teams.
Education and Expertise
Nikolay Iliev has a strong educational background in law. He studied at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, where he achieved a law qualification in 2014. He also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) and a Master's degree from Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Course on Intellectual Property Management at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). His expertise includes contract lifecycle management, negotiating IT transactions, and managing legal operations in the IT industry.
Background
Nikolay Iliev has a diverse professional background with experience in various legal roles. He worked as a Team Manager for the Commercial Contract Management Team at DXC Technology from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he was a Business Analyst at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2015 to 2016. His early career included positions as a Paralegal at Vector 97 Ltd. and as a Legal Intern at Consultancy House 'Velinov & Partners'. He has also served as a mentor at Sofia University and the University of National and World Economy.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Nikolay Iliev has achieved significant milestones in legal operations and project management. He has extensive experience in dispute management and resolution, particularly in subcontracting scenarios. His roles have included managing commercial contract management for high-profile accounts, such as British Petroleum Global Account at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He has also focused on building self-sustainable capabilities within legal and commercial teams, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organizations he has worked with.