Audiovisual Lawyer

• Oct 2022 - Present

Legal Counsel

• Apr 2018 - Dec 2021

▪ Providing practical and clear legal advice on a broad range of business-related topics and ensure dentsu’s compliance with commercial and advertising laws. ▪ Working in the field of Commercial Law, Contractual Law and Intellectual Property, focusing on a board number of matters including new technologies, media acquisition, digital innovation, social media and new technologies legal support, audiovisual and entertainment matters, management of the global trademark portfolio, dispute resolution and privacy, corporate and regulatory matters. ▪ Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, both in Spanish and English, as well as reviewing a diverse range of contracts including services agreements (MSAs and SOWs), deliverables purchase and sale agreements, programmatic service contracts, license and creative development agreements, and other commercial and operational agreements. ▪ Handling data protection matters alongside the DPO. ▪ Providing general legal advice regarding different issues that arise on a day to day basis and providing support to different company subsidiaries. ▪ Working closely with business teams to ensure that a diverse range of marketing and publicity events and campaigns can be carried out in accordance with the law and any applicable guidelines. ▪ Assisting in and coordinating infringement issues, as well as dispute resolution. ▪ Overseeing contract administration and reviewing legal contracts for execution by management, interpreting and applying contract terms. ▪ Helping implement best-practices in contract management, intellectual property, data privacy and legal strategy to support business in relation to agreements and projects. ▪ Developing training and legal risk management plans for senior management and other partners at different levels, while assisting initiatives within the dentsu international Legal & Compliance team. Show less

Contractor at Communication Service, Pan-European Seal Professional Traineeship Programme

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

Communication is an integral part of brands themselves, not just marketing veneer. Thus a well-chosen marketing communication strategy plays a major part in disseminating the Office’s outgoing message and helping to develop EUIPO brand awareness, which means that consumers translate information into perceptions and impacts about the Office and its position within the larger market. In this context, the CS service is also responsible for the smooth integration of the Office in the local community and for the relationship with the national and local administrations and authorities. RESPONSIBILITIES ▪ Produce a daily communication Intellectual Property Newsletter. ▪ Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media. ▪ Collate, analyze and monitor coverage and current affairs of the Office within the media. ▪ Prepare media evaluation reports, particularly on Intellectual Property studies conducted by the European Observatory on Infringements of IP Rights to provide evidence-based data on the impact of intellectual property on the economy of the EU. ▪ Prepare, write and edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, briefing notes, press articles, corporate documents and official letters. ▪ Plan, develop and implement public relation strategies, while generating ideas to gain more media coverage. ▪ Monitor and calculate the Advertising Value Equivalency (AVE) as a device to measure the advantage to the Office from media coverage of public relations campaigns and actions. ▪ Support in the arrangement and organization of corporate events, interviews, official meetings, press conferences as well as other initiatives. ▪ Contribute to the development of the marketing and communication function of the Service, aiming at the promotion of the Office, in particular within the local community. Show less

Contractor at External Communications, Pan-European Seal Professional Traineeship Programme

• Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

The Office engage with policy-makers, stake-holders and the public through External Communications, encouraging the media to widen the discussion about technology trends and broader issues around innovation policies while using the stories behind inspirational inventors to demonstrate how patents support those who advance technology, improve our lives and create jobs. RESPONSIBILITIES: ▪ Draft contracts, authorizations and licenses for copyright purposes at the European Inventor Award. ▪ Project management and preparations for the 2106 & 2017 editions of the European Inventor Award. ▪ Preparation of legal workshops on Media Law and Defamation. ▪ Extensive research, legal review and maintenance of databases and the Media Centre. ▪ Monitor the scope of consolidation for the Annual Report, supporting the preparations of mailings to the EPO's top applicants. Show less

Business & Legal Affairs

• Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

Within the audiovisual production sector, Morena Films S.L. was founded with the objective of producing innovative, high-quality content films, aimed specifically for international market. In addition to creative output, it provides production services to foreign companies interested in filming in Spain. RESPONSIBILITIES: ▪ Negotiate and draft contracts, use authorizations and licenses for audiovisual production and distribution. ▪ Prepare documentation of corporate policies. ▪ Translate legal documents. ▪ Advise and negotiate with the Collective Management Organizations of Copyright and Related Rights. ▪ Monitor and update documentation. ▪ Analyze european and international Intellectual Property laws, treaties and directives. ▪ Management and monitoring of brands. ▪ Search and study the legality of new formats and funding options. Show less

MAEC-AECID Traineeship Program for Embassies and Consulates

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

The MAEC-AECID grants constitute a key instrument in Spanish foreign policy and cooperation, thus promoting cultural and scientific relations between Spain and such countries receiving Official Development Assistance. RESPONSIBILITIES ▪ Promote Spanish priorities in the agenda of the European Union and Spanish culture in Latvia. ▪ Monitor Spanish political and economic developments in Latvia. ▪ Draft reports on Latvian economic, political and social emerging issues. ▪ Translate legal documentation. ▪ Advice Spanish companies on export possibilities and identify potential local partners. ▪ Market analysis and personal visits to local companies. ▪ Coordinate the different communication channels, platforms and social media used by the Embassy. Show less

OAS Internship Program - The Trust for the Americas

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

The Organization of American States is the principal regional political forum that promotes and supports democracy , human rights , multidimensional security and integral development in the Americas. Seeks to prevent conflict and provide political stability, social inclusion and prosperity in the region through dialogue and collective actions. The Trust for the Americas is a non-profit organization affiliated with the OAS, which aims to promote public and private sector participation to improve access to economic opportunities for vulnerable communities in the hemisphere, promoting social inclusion and good governance. RESPONSIBILITIES ▪ Research and write development and human rights reports. ▪ Prepare and translate legal documents, searching and applying jurisprudence. ▪ Review cooperative agreements with similar non-profit organizations. ▪ Arrange and negotiate agreements, partnership agreements and limited liability company documents. ▪ Communication and public relations, representing the organization in fundraising and marketing events. ▪ Implement, monitor and evaluate Citizen Security Programs, such as POETA Youth, Mi Llave and Armando Paz. Show less