Profile
L. Mammadova is a senior Azerbaijani–English legal translator with more than 13 years of professional experience in translating, editing, and proofreading legal and official documents. She specializes in corporate law, civil litigation, and international arbitration, providing translations that combine linguistic accuracy with legal precision. Graduated from Baku State University, Faculty of Law, Leyla later completed a Master’s Degree in Legal Translation at University College London (UCL). Her strong understanding of both Azerbaijani and English legal systems allows her to accurately convey complex legal terminology, ensuring all translations meet international compliance and confidentiality standards. She has worked with law firms, ministries, and international organizations across Azerbaijan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, translating documents such as contracts, court verdicts, legislative texts, and arbitration submissions.-------------------------------------------------------------
Expertise Areas
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- Contract & Corporate Law
- Arbitration & Litigation
- Civil and Administrative Law
- Compliance & Regulatory Documents
- Immigration & Notarial Procedures
- Banking & Finance Law
- Court and Judicial Documents
- Certified Legal Translations
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Education
- 2012 — M.A. in Legal Translation, University College London (UCL), UK
- 2008 — LL.B. in Law, Baku State University, Faculty of Law
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Professional Experience
Senior Legal Translator — Kalite Legal (since 2021) Translates and reviews Azerbaijani–English legal materials, ensuring precision, consistency, and compliance with ISO 17100 translation standards. Freelance Legal Translator — Azerbaijan Ministry of Justice (2012–2021) Translated court judgments, legislative texts, and international agreements for public institutions. Legal Translator — British Embassy in Baku (2008–2012) Provided bilingual translation services for diplomatic and legal documents, contracts, and official correspondence.-------------------------------------------------------------
Skills
- Legal Terminology Mastery (Azerbaijani–English)
- Bilingual Legal Drafting & Editing
- Court and Arbitration Document Translation
- CAT Tools: SDL Trados Studio, Wordfast, Smartcat
- ISO 17100-Compliant Translation Workflow
- Terminology Management & Glossary Creation
- Confidentiality and GDPR Compliance
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Certifications & Memberships
- Certified Legal Translator, Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan
- Member, Union of Translators of Azerbaijan
- Member, Globalization & Localization Association (GALA)
- Member, Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL), UK
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