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Armin Kaiser Verified Account

Attorney and Co-Founder at heyStefan!
  • Berlin, Germany, Germany
  • About Armin


    Attorney and entrepreneur who leveraged his 8+ years of experience as a New York general practice attorney and his MBA with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship to co-found an investor financed recruiting startup in Germany. Previously advised U.S. and international clients as a Senior Associate in a wide range of legal matters, including corporate and commercial law, tax law, employment law, immigration law and commercial litigation. Extensive experience drafting, reviewing and negoti... Read more

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    Professional Experience


    heyStefan!

    Co-Founder 2023 - Present

    Investor-backed startup company with the objective of developing a digital recruitment platform for niche professions

    • Co-developed company's vision, strategic direction and organizational processes
    • Raised private and public funding totaling over 520.000 Euro to support company's operations and expansion plans
    • Oversaw legal and compliance processes, drafted and negotiated client contracts and managed outside legal and tax counsel
    • Built a high-performing team of five members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
    • Generated over EUR 100.000 in revenue and achieved marketing profitability within one year of launch
    • Grew and fostered business relationships with over 120 legal and tax customers in the German market

    Harnik Law Firm

    Senior Associate September 2013 - January 2022

    Boutique New York City general practice law firm and attorneys of trust for the Republic of Austria

    • Acted as lead associate on a wide range of legal matters, ranging from commercial litigation to corporate law and M&A transactions
    • Drafted, analyzed and negotiated commercial agreements for business transactions valued between 1-50 million USD
    • Prepared and oversaw board meetings on behalf of corporate clients, including both for-profit and charitable organizations
    • Built and maintained relationships with over 50 corporate and individual clients located in the United States and Europe 
    • Handled firm communications with defense counsel team of over 40 New York firms in connection with litigation concerning 3 billion USD claim
    • Secured a 3.6 million USD judgment for client by developing and executing strategic framework as well as by overseeing large due diligence review project

    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

    Trainee Associate November 2011 - May 2012

    Leading international law firm with 17 offices located in major financial centers around the world

    • Conducted market research and drafted sections of client's EU merger application seeking approval of a proposed acquisition valued at 1.9 billion USD
    • Supervised paralegal team tasked with translation project for purposes of legal briefing in a commercial arbitration matter with an amount in dispute of €6 million

    Education


    ESMT Berlin

    Master of Business Administration - MBAGraduated in 2023


    New York University School of Law

    Master of Laws - LLMGraduated in 2013


    University of Amsterdam

    Master of Laws - LLMGraduated in 2011


    University of Kent

    Bachelor of Laws - LLBGraduated in 2009