Hello, I'm Ain Kabal.
Executive specialized in compliance and legal with a passion for fostering transparency, integrity and strategic governance within highly regulated environments
Details
- Professional CategoryCompliance & Risk Management
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelBoard
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)260
Headline
Compliance + Legal + Governance
Experience
Management Board Member, Compliance
RioDeFi OÜ,January 2020 - January 2022• Managed compliance processes for virtual asset products, including DAO governance frameworks.
Director
Helesville Investments Ltd. Estonian BranchJanuary 2000 - Current
Member of the Management Board, Director of Compliance, Legal & Data Protection
Limestone Platform AS,April 2022 - Current• Lead compliance for Luxembourg - based investment funds managing €500M AUM, ensuring adherence to cross - border regulations.
• Develop and implement robust AML / KYC protocols aligned with international standards.
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Environment,January 2020 - January 2022• Conducted comprehensive audits enhancing transparency and operational compliance in public administration.
Chairman, Virtual Currency Services, Regulatory Compliance
Mainston International OÜ,January 2020 - January 2023
Director of Compliance
PulsarTech OÜ,January 2020 - January 2022• Maintained AML, KYC, and licensing compliance for virtual currency operations.
Senior Auditor & Defense Compliance Lead
Ministry of Defense & Public Admin,January 2018 - January 2020• Managed internal audits at national level, ensuring compliance with defense and national security standards.
Head of Legal Affairs & Legal Supervisor
Estonian Defense Forces,January 2015 - January 2018• Supervised legal compliance, procurement contracts, and dispute resolution for support command.
General Counsel & Legal Director
Viru Keemia Grupp AS,January 2011 - January 2014• Managed legal operations at Estonia's leading energy company, overseeing compliance in petrochemical and energy sectors.
Secretary General
Green Party of EstoniaJanuary 2009 - January 2011• Managed organizational management, policy development, and international relations.
President at EVEA
National SME Association of EstoniaJanuary 2005 - January 2007• Advocated for small and medium enterprises on national and EU levels.
Partner
Hansa Law OfficesJanuary 2004 - January 2006
Director
Kabal % PartnersJanuary 2001 - Current
Director
S.G.N. GroupJanuary 2004 - Current
Director
VEA MajaliinJanuary 1997 - Current
Member of the Supervisory Board
Harju Elekter plc — Energy & Electrical Equipment Producer coveringJanuary 1999 - January 2017Scandinavia and
Managing Partner
Baltic Commercial Law OfficeJanuary 1993 - January 2001
CEO
EKE International — ExportJanuary 1989 - January 1992
Forensic Expert
CSI LaboratoryJanuary 1985 - January 1989
Personal Legal Advisor
Stanley Davis Phillips, Ambassador of U.S. to EstoniaJanuary 2007 - January 2009
Industry
- Financial Services
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Luxembourg
Estonia
United Kingdom
Finland
Sweden
Poland
Switzerland
Language(s)
- English
- Finnish
- Russian
Education
University of Tartu,
MastersMasters in Law & PostJanuary 1980 - January 1988
Your Skills
Management, Policy Development, International Relations, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, International Standards, Risk Management, Public Administration, Lobbying
I am interested in
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise