Maya Weiss-Donin
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Mariam Metivishvili
As Paint Your Life GE’s HR Director, I have had the pleasure to work closely with Maya for the past year, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional legal professional. Maya is detail-oriented, organized, and efficient, and she has a reputation for being reliable and trustworthy. She has a keen eye for identifying potential legal issues and providing effective solutions to address them. She is a highly ethical and responsible individual, always ensuring that the company's legal affairs are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Maya has consistently demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Another significant advantage that Maya brings to the table is her business acumen. She has a deep understanding of our company's operations and business goals, which allows her to provide strategic legal advice that supports the company's objectives. Her ability to align legal considerations with business objectives has been instrumental in helping our company achieve its goals. As our general counsel, Maya plays a pivotal role in providing legal advice and guidance to our company's senior management team. She is well-versed in our company's policies, procedures, and business objectives, and she always provides us with valuable insights into various legal matters. Her ability to anticipate legal issues and provide timely solutions always helps us to mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition to their exceptional legal skills, Maya is also a pleasure to work with. She has a positive attitude, a great sense of humor, and she always treats her colleagues with respect and professionalism.
Doroteya Petrova, CCEP-I
Maya is one of the best professionals I have ever worked with. She is knowledgeable, dedicated to her job and always ready to help.
Mariam Metivishvili
As Paint Your Life GE’s HR Director, I have had the pleasure to work closely with Maya for the past year, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional legal professional. Maya is detail-oriented, organized, and efficient, and she has a reputation for being reliable and trustworthy. She has a keen eye for identifying potential legal issues and providing effective solutions to address them. She is a highly ethical and responsible individual, always ensuring that the company's legal affairs are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Maya has consistently demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Another significant advantage that Maya brings to the table is her business acumen. She has a deep understanding of our company's operations and business goals, which allows her to provide strategic legal advice that supports the company's objectives. Her ability to align legal considerations with business objectives has been instrumental in helping our company achieve its goals. As our general counsel, Maya plays a pivotal role in providing legal advice and guidance to our company's senior management team. She is well-versed in our company's policies, procedures, and business objectives, and she always provides us with valuable insights into various legal matters. Her ability to anticipate legal issues and provide timely solutions always helps us to mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition to their exceptional legal skills, Maya is also a pleasure to work with. She has a positive attitude, a great sense of humor, and she always treats her colleagues with respect and professionalism.
Doroteya Petrova, CCEP-I
Maya is one of the best professionals I have ever worked with. She is knowledgeable, dedicated to her job and always ready to help.
Mariam Metivishvili
As Paint Your Life GE’s HR Director, I have had the pleasure to work closely with Maya for the past year, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional legal professional. Maya is detail-oriented, organized, and efficient, and she has a reputation for being reliable and trustworthy. She has a keen eye for identifying potential legal issues and providing effective solutions to address them. She is a highly ethical and responsible individual, always ensuring that the company's legal affairs are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Maya has consistently demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Another significant advantage that Maya brings to the table is her business acumen. She has a deep understanding of our company's operations and business goals, which allows her to provide strategic legal advice that supports the company's objectives. Her ability to align legal considerations with business objectives has been instrumental in helping our company achieve its goals. As our general counsel, Maya plays a pivotal role in providing legal advice and guidance to our company's senior management team. She is well-versed in our company's policies, procedures, and business objectives, and she always provides us with valuable insights into various legal matters. Her ability to anticipate legal issues and provide timely solutions always helps us to mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition to their exceptional legal skills, Maya is also a pleasure to work with. She has a positive attitude, a great sense of humor, and she always treats her colleagues with respect and professionalism.
Doroteya Petrova, CCEP-I
Maya is one of the best professionals I have ever worked with. She is knowledgeable, dedicated to her job and always ready to help.
Mariam Metivishvili
As Paint Your Life GE’s HR Director, I have had the pleasure to work closely with Maya for the past year, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional legal professional. Maya is detail-oriented, organized, and efficient, and she has a reputation for being reliable and trustworthy. She has a keen eye for identifying potential legal issues and providing effective solutions to address them. She is a highly ethical and responsible individual, always ensuring that the company's legal affairs are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Maya has consistently demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Another significant advantage that Maya brings to the table is her business acumen. She has a deep understanding of our company's operations and business goals, which allows her to provide strategic legal advice that supports the company's objectives. Her ability to align legal considerations with business objectives has been instrumental in helping our company achieve its goals. As our general counsel, Maya plays a pivotal role in providing legal advice and guidance to our company's senior management team. She is well-versed in our company's policies, procedures, and business objectives, and she always provides us with valuable insights into various legal matters. Her ability to anticipate legal issues and provide timely solutions always helps us to mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition to their exceptional legal skills, Maya is also a pleasure to work with. She has a positive attitude, a great sense of humor, and she always treats her colleagues with respect and professionalism.
Doroteya Petrova, CCEP-I
Maya is one of the best professionals I have ever worked with. She is knowledgeable, dedicated to her job and always ready to help.
Credentials
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Directors Training Course Graduate
the israel bar associationJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certification as an Attorney - the israel bar association
the israel bar associationJan, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Paint Your Life
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Israel
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP
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Apr 2023 - Present
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General Counsel
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Nov 2021 - Present
As a VP and General Counsel I play a critical role in navigating the legal complexities that the group is facing, with a deep understanding of the business needs and environment. I lead the entire legal affairs, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to protect the organization's legal interests* Establishing, managing and leading the global legal activity and legal department including infrastructure and processes required to support the global business teams.* Providing legal support throughout the company's rapid growth cycles, while optimizing risk mitigation. * Managing all corporate legal matters and engagements and help improve and evolve the contracting process.* Tackling advance and complex legal challenges in Commercial IP, licensing, labor, privacy & data protection (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA), product, marketing, and data topics on a day-to-day basis while working closely with the company's various teams and management.* Architecting of the company's compliance program, manages all corporate legal matters and plays a key role in helping close strategic deals and corporate initiatives.* Oversees corporate operations, developing and maintaining policies and procedures for corporate matters.* In charge of shareholder, board of directors and committee meetings, including the preparation of pertinent materials and the disclosure thereof to relevant stakeholders. Show less
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Horn & Co., Law Offices
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Israel
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney At Law
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Mar 2018 - Nov 2021
*Advising on various matters including Hi-Tech, M&A, Start-ups, Biotech, Licensing, Commercial Agreements, Emerging Companies, Corporate Law and Finance, IPOs, IP, GPDR, Privacy Law, Securities Law and Labor Law. *Representing a variety of companies, from early-stage start-ups to big multinationals, in a wide range of industries, including companies in the software, applications, online services, e-commerce, blockchain, fintech, and life science industries. *Providing ongoing corporate and commercial support to technology-based companies, their founders, investors, and board members, including investments, international transactions, mergers and acquisitions, share purchases, asset purchases, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring *Structuring, drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements. *Focusing on complex technology transactions, licensing, privacy law and intellectual property. Show less
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SBTech
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Isle of Man
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legal Counsel
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Jul 2017 - Mar 2018
* Negotiating and drafting various international commercial agreements in the online technology sector, licensing agreements, service level agreements, Terms and Conditions and privacy policies; * Drafting and implementing internal procedures and policies relating to GDPR and Privacy Law; and * Advising on various issues with respect to the company’s activity including legal, regulatory and compliance issues. * Negotiating and drafting various international commercial agreements in the online technology sector, licensing agreements, service level agreements, Terms and Conditions and privacy policies; * Drafting and implementing internal procedures and policies relating to GDPR and Privacy Law; and * Advising on various issues with respect to the company’s activity including legal, regulatory and compliance issues.
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XLMedia Plc
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legal Counsel
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
As a legal counsel, I provided extensive and ongoing counsel in various legal matters. I played a crucial role in helping navigate complex legal issues, protect rights, and achieve objectives within the bounds of the law. * Responsibility for all of the company’s agreements and contracts: Preparation and negotiation of a range of contracts and documents, commercial contracts, purchase agreements, suppliers’ agreements, employment agreements, IOs, NDAs and financial documentation. * Responsibility for ensuring compliance with legislative and regulations, including implementation of firm polices and providing employees’ training. * Manageing and Leading Due Diligence matters. * Company Secretary: organization of board and shareholders’ meetings, assisting in public relations and press release matters; Conducting activities regarding the stock exchange. * Participating in litigation proceedings in the United Kingdom and Cyprus. * Leading key events, such as: Numerous acquisitions of assets and Companies, Strategic Reviews, Implementation of the Market Abuse Regulations, Major shareholders’ sale of shares, Dividends distributions and share option schemes. Show less
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Tadmor Levy & Co.
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Israel
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Associate
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2015
* Counseling and providing ongoing support for private and public companies, partnerships and NPOs as part of their activities in Israel and abroad.* Dealing with broad range of commercial aspects, including forming complex contracts focusing on corporate law for both private and public companies.* Representing and providing legal counsel to real entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and lenders in all aspects of real estate investments, development and financing, regarding both residential and commercial properties.* Advising clients regarding purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties, development and construction agreements, real estate finance and the formation of real estate investment funds, partnerships and joint ventures.* The position intermittently required litigation processes in the various judicial courts, including real estate and securities, as well as the Labor Court. Show less
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Legal Intern
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
My internship provided me with valuable experience to bridge the gap between academic study and real-world legal practice. I gained practical insights and enhanced skills. It provided me with networking opportunities to connect with professionals in the legal field and build relationships with mentors and colleagues.
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SanDisk®
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Contract Manager
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Student Position. As a Contract Manager, I had a critical role in safeguarding the organization's interests, ensuring that contracts are well-structured, legally compliant, and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle. I contributed to maintaining positive business relationships and minimizing risks associated with contract-related issues. Student Position. As a Contract Manager, I had a critical role in safeguarding the organization's interests, ensuring that contracts are well-structured, legally compliant, and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle. I contributed to maintaining positive business relationships and minimizing risks associated with contract-related issues.
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Bar-Ilan University
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Israel
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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2011 - 2012
Teaching assistant in the course "Israeli Law Oriented Youth", Bar Ilan University
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Research Assistant
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2011 - 2012
Legal research assistant to Prof. Shachar Lifshitz, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Bar-Ilan University.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Bar-Ilan University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance -
2009 - 2013
Bar-Ilan University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
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