Experience

iTranslate

• Austria
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Legal Counsel

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  A member of the IAC family, Mosaic Group brings together a unique collection of award-winning technology companies (Apalon, Daily Burn, iTranslate, TelTech), to form one of the world’s largest distributors of mobile and web applications. Serving as senior commercial counsel for a dynamic and fast moving technology company providing advice on legal matters arising across the organisation including licensing and technology agreements, digital and mobile marketing, data privacy, intellectual property, corporate governance and M&A. Show less



WESTERN UNION PAYMENT SERVICES IRELAND LIMITED

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Counsel and Director

  • May 2008 - Dec 2019

  I provide accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics such as EU and Domestic Payments Regulations. I have experience administering EU wide data privacy regulation compliance across all corporate products and services as well as working with data protection authorities. I ensure EMEA consumer protection by reviewing public facing communications including corporate communications, marketing, promotions, competitions, events, sponsorships, influencers, and customer relationship programs. I negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts on behalf of the company with numerous service providers. I calculate and handle risks in business process and decision making.The following are highlights of the value I’ve brought to the organsiation: Optimised online money transfer process by introducing wu.com, apps, and digital partnerships. Advised digital expansion globally as well as launched most of the EU digital products. Served as a lead lawyer in securing and negotiating sponsorship with both the Europa League and Liverpool Football Club, as the first shirt sleeve sponsor. Selected to manage WU university eight-week project, streamlining agent onboarding process and reducing process time. Slashed response time to the business to 24 hours for all consumer protection compliance requests Show less

• Business Intelligence Specialist

  • Oct 2007 - May 2008

  I delivered executive level business support in calculating migrant’s worldwide, analysing migratory patterns, and changing migration flows. I analysed and created detailed comparative analysis report on market sizes globally. Gathered and provided competitive information to management from various sources.The following are highlights of the value I’ve brought to the organsiation; Researched and recommended new products and services to management after analysing potential impact on the market. Provided high-level advice regarding ramping up operations to increase in migration flows. Collaborated with the economist intelligence unit and attended seminars on the development of business globally based on migration flows Show less



Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional Support Lawyer

  • Apr 2001 - Sep 2007

  I supported partners with arbitrations/mediation across the US and the EU, including interviewing witness, drafting court submissions, and negotiating settlements. I developed dispute resolution practice group across Vienna. I designed and delivered engaging presentation on the advantages of arbitration over litigation and how to effectively organize arbitrations - across CEE region.The following are highlights of the value I’ve brought to the organsiation; Acted as a key member of the Freshfields International Arbitration Group (IAG). Wrote and published academic papers and literature on international arbitration. Acted on behalf of large multinational clients in arbitrations and mediation leading to favourable settlements Show less

• Senior Litigation Paralegal

  • Jul 1998 - Apr 2001

  • Managing teams of paralegals in carrying out case administration;• Direct liaison between lawyers and paralegal team;• Organizing and attending meetings and court hearings with lawyers;• Carrying out paralegal training;• Case database management;• Legal research.