Endrit Rustemi
Prishtinë,Isa Kastrati, 1, 1-3
Summary
In-House Lawyer with a proven track record of high productivity and efficiency in legal operations. Expertise in contract negotiation, compliance management, and intellectual property law. Strong communication and analytical skills enable effective resolution of complex legal challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
In-House Lawyer
KOSTT J.S.C
06.2023 - Current
- Represent KOSTT in legal proceedings, including court cases and dispute settlements, to protect the company’s interests.
- Application for permits and approvals for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hydro).
- Ensure KOSTT’s policies, regulations, and operations comply with applicable laws by providing legal expertise and collaborating with relevant working groups.
- Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders on applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Identify legal risks and develop strategies to minimize potential liabilities affecting KOSTT’s operations.
Local Legal Expert
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Providing legal assistance to the Office of the Secretary General of the MFLT for the Youth Guarantee Scheme in the implementation process.
- Act as the primary liaison between UNDP and MFLT, facilitating coordination, monitoring, and implementation of key institutional projects and initiatives.
- Provide legal expertise for the Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers.
- Provide a comprehensive analysis regarding the organization of departments of the Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers.
Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Review and analysis of primary and secondary legislation related to the organization and operation of public administration.
- Review and analysis of primary and secondary legislation within the scope of the MFLT.
- Identification of possible legal challenges that may be encountered during the merger process.
- Preparation of the first draft of the Regulation for the internal organization and systematization of workplaces.
Junior National Expert
GIZ Kosovo - Project: Good Financial Governance
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Performing specific tasks related to legal aspects in public finances.
- Performing specific research tasks required for analysing and adjusting public finance regulations.
- Performing specific tasks required for planning the implementation of project activities.
- Assisting project leader and other project experts with higher band.
- Supporting capacity development for the partner institutions.
Internship
GIZ Kosovo - Project: Reform of the Public Finance system
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported the Parliamentary Committee for Oversight of Public Finances (COPF).
- Assisted the COPF support office.
- Prepared summaries of audit reports, etc.
Legal Internship
Law Office - Attorney Afrim Salihu
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Hospitality of clients in the office.
- Preparation of draft lawsuits, complaints and other legal remedies.
- Attending court hearings.
Education
LL.M. (MASTER) - CIVIL AND PROPERTY LAW
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA
02.2020
GRADUATED LAWYER LL.B. -
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA (FACULTY OF LAW)
10.2017
Skills
- Contract, administrative, and energy law
- Regulatory compliance and GDPR
- Data protection and e-governance
- Digital transformation strategies
- Legal research and consulting
- Policy drafting and capacity building
- Negotiation and dispute resolution
- Stakeholder engagement in diverse environments
Consultancy Projects
- 10/06/24, ongoing, UBO Consulting, Legal review of the User-centric research for public services project
- 05/06/24, 08/15/24, GIZ Kosovo - Kosovo O1 Capacity Development, Moderation workshops and drafting handbook on Data Protection
- 03/20/23, 05/30/23, GIZ Kosovo - Project: German Information Centre for Migration, Vocational Training and Career (DIMAK), Support to the Agency for Free Legal Aid and Development of CSO Capacity Development
- 11/10/22, 12/15/22, GIZ Kosovo - Project: German Information Centre for Migration, Vocational Training, and Career (DIMAK), building capacities of legal officers of the Agency for Free Legal Aid on offering services for repatriated persons
- 06/08/22, 08/12/22, GIZ Kosovo - Project: German Information Centre for Migration, Vocational Training and Career (DIMAK), Provision of expertise to draft capacity development strategy for PME Kosovo for transfer of services to partner institutions
- 05/24/21, 09/30/21, GIZ Kosovo - Project: Legal and Administrative Reform Project (LARP), Support to the Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers for mapping bylaws and establishing two internal procedures
- 01/01/21, 04/30/21, GIZ Kosovo - Strengthening Legislative Processes in Kosovo, Harmonisation of the Public Finance Legislation with the Law on Minor Offences
Languages
Albanian
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- 11/11/2019 – 15/11/2019 - 'Roles and Competencies in Consulting,' Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ), Bonn, Germany
- 21/10/2019 – 24/10/2019 - Training 'Capacity Work,' Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ), Tirana, Albania
- 05/08/2019–10/08/2019, Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest University), Budapest, Hungary, Summer University "Transnational aspects of law"
- 01/11/2018–01/10/2019, Mentoring Our Future, Mentor: Emidio Tedeschini, attorney in Rome, Italy
- 20/06/2018–23/06/2018, Kosovo Institution for Public Administration (KIPA), Prishtina (Kosovo), harmonization of local legislation with European Union legislation
Timeline
In-House Lawyer
KOSTT J.S.C
06.2023 - Current
Local Legal Expert
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
05.2022 - 09.2023
Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers
10.2021 - 12.2021
Junior National Expert
GIZ Kosovo - Project: Good Financial Governance
01.2019 - 12.2020
Internship
GIZ Kosovo - Project: Reform of the Public Finance system
07.2018 - 01.2019
Legal Internship
Law Office - Attorney Afrim Salihu
03.2017 - 03.2018
LL.M. (MASTER) - CIVIL AND PROPERTY LAW
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA
GRADUATED LAWYER LL.B. -
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA (FACULTY OF LAW)