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DOUG MOLYNEUX, JD

Senior Contracts Counsel

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Linkedin.com/in/Doug-Molyneux• Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Summary

Senior Contracts Counsel with extensive experience in both domestic and international commercial environments. Demonstrated expertise in providing strategic legal counsel, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to add value to organization's legal, management, and operations teams by leveraging a unique blend of transactional acumen and business acuity. Excel at leading legal and business monitoring in addition to handling complex investigations and document negotiations.

Qualifications Summary

• Transactional, deal-oriented lawyer with extensive domestic and international legal experience in drafting, negotiating, finalizing, and administering complex, commercial agreements, particularly in the technology space.

• Exceptional analytical professional and problem-solver; proficient in identifying, assessing, and rectifying potential legal risks associated with business operations and transactions and offering proactive and strategic guidance to mitigate such risks.

• Skilled in effectively communicating legal concepts and strategies to non-legal stakeholders, facilitating understanding and cooperation across departments.

• Possess commitment to upholding the integrity and reputation of organization in legal, regulatory compliance, and governance matters.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.

Career Experience

Intertrust Law Group, US, Europe, Asia, and Cayman Islands 2022 – 2023 Senior Counsel

Supervised legal department, effectively collaborating with other teams to achieve seamless operations. Provided crucial legal and compliance support to domestic and international branches. Fostered strong working relationships across departments for efficient work processes. Offered direction to commercial contracts team in executing seamless processes related to procurement, sales, licensing, and technology and performing various commercial transactions seamlessly. Served as key member of US Oil & Gas company, contributing expertise in international technology and finance-related contracts and entity restructuring (including acquisitions and disposals).

• Oversaw review and finalization of licensing, services, and outsourcing agreements as part of comprehensive restructuring effort.

• Served as key member of US Oil & Gas company, contributing expertise in international contracts and entity restructuring

(including acquisitions and disposals).

• Updated a wide range of contracts, including employment, customer, licensing, and intellectual property agreements.

• Engaged in finalizing a variety of documentation including letters of intent, non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, sales, and client-related contracts.

• Considered requirements for delivering expert corporate legal advice and regulatory guidance for Fintech transactions.

• Provided strategic counsel to Ethics and Compliance Department, advising on compliance management encompassing corporate governance, risk assessment, and AML requirements.

• Attained understanding of US Patriot Act and demonstrated expertise in FINRA rules and pertinent securities regulations.

• Strategized all legal aspects related to M&A deals, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. LGT Bank Ltd., New York, London, Liechtenstein, and Cayman Islands 2018 – 2021 Senior Counsel & Compliance Officer

Led and oversaw bank's legal affairs in Caribbean region, including its commercial contracts. Prepared, assessed, and administered all contractual agreements for the Bank, encompassing multiple onshore and offshore outsourcing arrangements. Ensured compliance with regulatory framework of Cayman Islands and maintained integrity of outsourcing contracts. Devised licensing agreements and legal documents for bank's operations. Offered expert guidance to Board members regarding legal and regulatory changes, focusing on economic substance, private funds, data protection, and cybersecurity. DOUG MOLYNEUX, JD

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• Conducted thorough reviews and offered comprehensive advice on matters involving private equity, liquid and mutual funds, special purpose vehicles, and asset structures.

• Conceptualized and drafted corporate and administrative agreements in support of business operations.

• Showed active involvement in all Board Meetings, providing invaluable legal insights and expertise.

• Produced accurate and detailed legal and compliance reports concerning bank-related matters, negotiated and wrote joint venture agreements, and delivered general in-house legal services to various departments within the bank.

• Prepared various crucial documents, such as business plans, corporate governance policies, AML/financial crime policies, compliance manuals, internal policies, procedures, and controls.

• Managed offshore legal and corporate administrative tasks, including banking activities (fundraising) and coordination with legal and compliance professionals.

• Oversaw and maintained the bank's comprehensive AML/CFT compliance program, ensuring a culture of compliance, implementing training programs, communicating policies, and monitoring systems to ensure regulatory compliance. EarthOne Circuit Technologies Corp, Los Angeles, CA 2013– 2018 General Counsel, Investor Relations, Director, and Board Secretary Technology company based in Carlsbad, CA. Oversaw all legal aspects, demonstrating leadership in diverse capacities. Managed technology licensing agreements by drafting, negotiating, and finalizing terms. Collaborated closely with external counsel to address legal matters concerning intellectual property, securities offerings, litigation, and arbitrations. Prepared and managed a wide range of essential documents, including Board Notices, Agenda and Minutes, NDAs, Memoranda of Understanding/Letters of Intent, Engagement Letters, Employment, Consulting and Advisory Agreements, Employee Handbook, Sales Rep Agreements, Term Sheets, Subscription Agreements, Convertible Promissory Notes, and Warrant Agreements. Undertook various commercial activities as assigned by the CEO.

• Participated in board meetings as the Board Secretary, fulfilling the responsibility of drafting accurate Board Minutes and organizing meeting agendas and documents for board meetings, committees, and AGMs.

• Crafted resolutions and submitted necessary forms to the States of Delaware and California, along with ensuring timely follow-up on action items and maintaining statutory books.

• Managed correspondence and actively contributed to meeting discussions when required while establishing effective communication with external advisors, such as lawyers and auditors.

• Assembled documentation for potential NASDAQ listing, showcasing keen attention to detail skills.

• Oversaw the company's investor relations function and composed the company's monthly newsletter while taking charge of company's human resource program.

• Acted as a signatory on company bank accounts and maintained strong liaison with banks to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and safeguard Company's interests. Pacific Aero Components, Inc., Burbank, CA 2008 – 2013 General Counsel

State-of-the-art tech company and certified supplier of hoses and fittings to diverse industries, such as aerospace, ordinance, commercial, military, and automotive sectors. Catered primarily to renowned clients, including Lockheed C130, Bell Helicopters, and Sikorsky Aircraft, along with notable customers like Northrup Grumman, Singapore Aerospace, Rolls Royce, McDonald Douglas, and Boeing. Earned approval from US government (manufacturing code 52529) and maintained adherence to AS9100 and ISO09001 quality standards.

• Managed contracts for each customer, including US government, and remained well-versed in sustaining FAR, DFAR, and general government regulations.

• Handled legal documentation pertaining to quotes, RFPs, bids, and related matters.

• Pioneered legal department and accomplished successful handling of government contracts with major US aircraft companies and US government.

Earlier Experience

General Counsel, Amp’d Mobile, Inc. (technology company based in Santa Ana, CA) Assistant General Counsel Senior Counsel Senior Attorney, Global Crossing Ltd. Senior Legal Adviser, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong

Education

Juris Doctor, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom DOUG MOLYNEUX, JD

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Bachelor of Arts, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom Certifications

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Officer, University College, Cayman Islands Microsoft Office 365, updated courses on suite of products

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