Experience

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  LittleBig Connection

  • Métropole du Cap, Cap-Ouest, Afrique du Sud

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Métropole du Cap, Cap-Ouest, Afrique du Sud

    Position in Cape Town for LittleBig Connection Group – (MANTU GROUP’s subsidiary – Internal mobility) / Global Scope of Work over 12 countries and 14 companies (Work from the group's Cape Town office)● Creation of the legal department and management of global legal operations (12 countries / 14 companies), reporting directly to the CEO of the LittleBig Connection Group and to the General Counsel of MANTU.● Directed international expansion into key regions (in Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe…).● Provided legal counsel to Top Management, Sales, Product, Operations, Customer Success, Finance, and HR teams.● Spearheaded the integration of AI technologies within the legal department.● Managed worldwide external local legal partners● Remote People Management: Successfully recruited and managed personnel in a remote work setting.● Reviewed and negotiated commercial contracts in English and French.

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  Mantu

  • Switzerland
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

    Position in Cape Town for the Group holding company / Global Scope of Work over 65 countries (Work from the group's Cape Town office)● Senior member of the legal team specializing in corporate law.● Managed and supervised three junior legal counsels in a remote setting.● Directed corporate legal matters for the group spanning 65 countries and 200 companies, including company formations, mergers, capital transactions, and closures.● Oversaw minority shareholdings globally, handling shareholder agreements and financial monitoring.● Led cross-functional teams in aligning group practices related to top management packages and incentives.● Managed a team of five focused on developing software applications to streamline legal processes.● Collaborated on designing and delivering tailored training programs to enhance legal awareness and compliance across departments.

  • Legal Counsel

    • Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

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  L'Oréal S.A

  • Région de Paris, France

  • Group’s Legal Corporate and Securities Department

    • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Région de Paris, France

    ● Spearheaded restructuring of control and audit activities, presenting key recommendations to top management for implementation.● Event planning and execution for high-stakes corporate events, including Board of Directors meetings and Annual General Meetings.● Created comprehensive Q&A documents on Legal, Governance, and Compliance for CFO to address shareholder queries.● Authored Register Document for French Financial Authority covering Legal, Corporate Social Responsibility, Securities, and Governance.● Strengthened compliance mechanisms through updating and implementing control questionnaire.

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  Cabinet d'Avocats Veil Jourde

  • Région de Paris, France

  • French Top Law Firm – Corporate / M&A Department

    • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Région de Paris, France

    ● Conducted extensive legal research in Business, Securities, and Financial Law to inform decision-making.● Resolved complex legal issues in restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions, showcasing problem-solving abilities.● Prepared vital corporate documentation for supervised companies and led the establishment of a new holding company.

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  EDHEC North Race

  • Région de Lille, France

  • EDHEC North Race Association – Organization of a Kitesurfing & SUP contest: The North Shore Contest

    • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
    • Région de Lille, France

    ● Managed a team of 7 people for 3 years, and supervised 35 people at the event with 70 competitors.● Handled Public and Media Relations.● Managed a budget of 25,000 euros.● Negotiated and implemented 21 partnerships.

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  Accor - Sofitel

  • Polynésie Française

  • Regional Financial Department

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Polynésie Française

    ● Managed monthly accounts closure, including procedure formulation, conducted internal audits, tracked turnover, cash flow, and forecasts, and efficiently handled a transfer file and a tax exemption file.

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  Cabinet Faucquez-Bourgain

  • Boulogne-sur-Mer

  • Legal Intern

    • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Boulogne-sur-Mer

    Follow-up of the files and pleadings, writing of summary notes, civil and commercial law.

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  WC LOC

  • Lille

  • Worker summer job

    • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
    • Lille

    French leader in mobile toilet rentalInstallation of mobile sanitary cabins, maintenance of equipment, deliveries.

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  GANT

  • Le Touquet

  • Salesman

    • Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Le Touquet

    Sales, inventory management, merchandising