Gina R. - In-house Lawyer - Legal Operations Manager

Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2023 - Present

2 years 5 months

Germany

Leads a team of lawyers, managing their workflow, responsibilities, and collaborative efforts to ensure effective legal operations.
Translates complex legal requirements into automated, scalable solutions and collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate legal tech into business operations, enhancing efficiency.
Provides guidance on best practices in legal technology, fostering a culture of innovation within the legal department.

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Drafted NDAs, Term Sheets, MOUs, and Master Service Agreements related to the issuance of credit, debit, and prepaid cards in Latin American countries.
Wrote Terms and Conditions for the company's webpage.
Handled corporate operations such as Intercompany Loan Agreements, and Board of Directors and Shareholders' Resolutions.
Reviewed and shaped contracts aimed at developing the business as a Payment Service Provider ("PSP").

Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 4 months

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Developed a legal guidebook for employees with no legal background to improve their work efficiency.
Organized and taught law classes for employees.
Reviewed court resolutions to provide support for staff in the payments sector.
Tracked and assisted employees in several legal matters.
Represented the I.A.F. in trials where it was prosecuted.

Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

2 years 4 months

Argentina

Developed a legal platform that connected qualified lawyers with clients seeking advice on pension and retirement matters.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Participated in the Legal Advisory Group, providing legal analysis and support on ongoing human rights violations in several Latin American countries.

Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

3 years 3 months

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wrote drafts of commercial contracts, lawsuits, and all necessary legal documents for trial execution.
Participated in negotiations between parties towards reaching an agreement.
Adjusted foreign contracts to local law.
Built and fostered trusting relationships with clients.
Led report meetings, understood clients’ needs and provided them with advice on their legal options.
Offered legal counseling to companies and trusts.
Conducted district court file tracking.
Shaped companies from scratch.

Mar 2015 - Nov 2017

2 years 9 months

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Worked as a volunteer teacher at a non-profit organization, helping primary school students from La Cava, a socially vulnerable Argentinian neighborhood, to complete their elementary studies.