Experience

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  Patsnap

  • Singapore
  • Software Development
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Legal Executive, NA & EMEA

    • Apr 2023 - Present

    • Providing legal guidance and support to the business on various matters related to SaaS operations and services, including compliance, privacy, intellectual property, and software licensing. Highly adept in engaging with leadership and board members, offering impactful support and delivering clear and concise legal guidance• Implemented ISO 27001 and other compliance tools to ensure robust information security and regulatory adherence• Collaborate across departments to integrate legal considerations into business decisions and product development. Manage compliance and legal risks internationally, overseeing teams to identify and mitigate risks in business decisions

  • Legal & Compliance Manager, UK and NA

    • Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

    • Lead compliance-focused negotiations and risk management. Provide comprehensive training on compliance, governance, and financial risk. Direct multinational team in managing compliance and mitigating risks across agreements• Ensure policy adherence in business operations. Manage risks in transactions and contracts and collaborate with stakeholders to monitor standards and regulatory updates

  • Contracts Manager

    • Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

    • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and ensure compliance. Support sales team on contract issues, risk management, and special terms • Support HR, finance, and operations in reviewing contracts with third parties. Lead negotiations with customers and vendors, ensuring compliance and consistency. Develop growth infrastructure, coordinate contracts, and train teams

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  Philips

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Contracts Manager at Philips Canada

    • May 2018 - Aug 2020
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • First contact for Canadian healthcare contracts, negotiating terms and collaborating with legal, sales, and operations leaders. Maintain strong legal, regulatory, and financial knowledge through interactions with key Philips Canada advisors• Guided the successful management of 60+ RFPS nationwide, securing projects exceeding $65M to advance medical technology infrastructure nationally. Trained teams on contract, corporate, and financial compliance, overseeing risk assessment and mitigation to ensure policy adherence in transactions and contracts

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  Amad Legal Services (LSO licensed)

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Foreign Legal Consultant

    • May 2016 - May 2018
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • Advise on Brazilian law and doing business in Brazil

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  Amad Associates

  • São Paulo Area, Brazil

  • Founder, Managing Partner & Lawyer

    • Jan 1996 - May 2015
    • São Paulo Area, Brazil

    • Founder and Managing Partner of a medium-sized law firm (6 partners, 15 lawyers, 50 employees) with a specialty in technology, trademark, and copyright law• Major clients included Microsoft (Microsoft Best Practices Award), Symantec, Adobe, Autodesk, Business Software Alliance, Harley-Davidson, Sega, and Puma• For over a decade, coordinated national IP matters, advised on legislation, and handled domestic and international tech contracts