Multilingual lawyer (Paris Bar), Business and Human rights (BHR) practitioner, and lecturer. 8+ years of experience working with companies from diverse sectors to strengthen their human rights performance using the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as the guiding North Star. Extensive experience engaging with stakeholders from around the globe, including with Indigenous and Tribal Peoples and affected communities. Passionate about fieldwork, I have conducted human rights impact assessments (HRIAs) and led community engagement worldwide and, more recently, in Mozambique, Belize, Honduras, Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, and France within the agriculture, logistics, extractives, and renewables industries. Strong supporter of a “smart mix of BHR measures,” I believe we need the right combination of mandatory, voluntary, national, and international measures to fast-track business respect for human rights and achieve urgent positive changes. I led BSR members’ preparedness for the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and other mandatory national HREDD legislations.Fluent in English. Native Portuguese, Spanish, and French speaker. Italian language lover.Core competencies: - Human rights policy- Human rights impact assessments, including in conflict-affected and high-risk contexts- Corrective human rights action plans - Operational-level grievance mechanisms- Access to remedy for vulnerable groups - Indigenous Peoples’ Rights (focus on land rights, access to natural resources, and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent)- Community engagement (in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French), including in conflict-affected and high-risk contexts- Conflict mediation- Responsible supply chain- BHR Reporting framework- Complex project management - Emerging BHR issues, including the intersection between climate change and human rights and the rights of nature - Soft skills: Initiative, resilience, flexibility, adaptability, and solution-oriented.
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Bhr Senior Consultant (External)BsrFrance -
Independent Advisor On Business And Human RightsCéline Da Graça Pires Consulting - Ei May 2023 - PresentParis Et Périphérie
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Bhr Senior Consultant (External)Bsr Apr 2023 - PresentVille De Paris, Île-De-France, France -
Manager Human RightsBsr (Business For Social Responsibility) Jul 2021 - Apr 2023Ville De Paris, Île-De-France, France -
Associate | Business & Human Rights With A Focus On Vulnerable Groups' IssuesBsr (Business For Social Responsibility) Apr 2019 - Jul 2021Paris 09, Île-De-France, France -
Lecturer | Business And Human Rights - Part 2 (Practical Dimensions)Leuphana University Of Lüneburg Mar 2022 - PresentAllemagne -
Research Associate | Nova Centre For Business, Human Rights And The EnvironmentNova Centre On Business, Human Rights And The Environment Sep 2022 - PresentLisbonne, PortugalResearch Associate at the NOVA BHRE and currently doing a PhD in Law at NOVA School of Law on the topic of “The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights” under the supervision of Professor Claire Bright. -
Head Of International Relations & Chief Content OfficerWorld Forum For A Responsible Economy Jun 2018 - Mar 2019Région De Lille, France -
Independent Consultant | Business Ethics & Human RightsIndependent Consultant Nov 2017 - Mar 2019Brésil- Advising companies in the mining sector in Latin America on Human Rights & CSR issues, Sustainable practices, FPIC and Indigenous Land Rights;- Building the company’s vision and ethical core values;- Building meaningful engagement with rights holders;- Reviewing and improving ESG Policy and Procedures;- Creating a Culture of Ethics, Integrity and Compliance.
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Lawyer | Business Ethics & Human RightsEfb Jan 2016 - Oct 2017Ecole De Formation Du Barreau (Efb) -
Junior Lawyer | Environment & Natural ResourcesCorreagubbins Jan 2017 - Jul 2017Santiago Province, ChileMonitoring mining and power projects in Chile. Advising investors in all matters related to mining projects: negotiations, contract drafting, due diligence, Sustainability & Human Rights, Community acceptance of project (OIT Convention N°169), dialogue with rights holders
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Junior Lawyer | Energy, Natural Resources & InfrastructureHerbert Smith Freehills Jul 2016 - Dec 2016Paris- Monitoring international development projects in mining, power and oil and gas sectors; - Promoting Responsible Mining in the mining industry;- Assisting in the negociation and due diligence process (compliance, Human rights and anti-corruption);- International contract drafting (financial and engineering contracts);- Following up contract enforcement; - Dealing with Business & Human rights issues regarding local communities affected by projects (FPIC) -
Legal Counsel | Corporate, Business & Partnership DepartmentEdf En Services / Edf Ens (Edf Energies Nouvelles Group) Feb 2016 - Jun 2016La Défense - ParisLegal Counsel in Corporate and Business Law providing legal support for corporate governance and business development activities -
Consultant | Business Law & Comparative LawParigot-Solere Advogados Oct 2014 - Jun 2015Région De Rio De Janeiro, BrésilLegal advising to companies willing to enter the Brazilian market -
Assistant ProfessorPontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio De Janeiro Jan 2014 - Jun 2015Région De Rio De Janeiro, BrazilPrivate International Law,Legal Methodology -
Assistant Professor In Business Law | Chargée D'EnseignementCy Cergy Paris Université Feb 2013 - Jan 2014Cergy-Pontoise -
Junior Legal Advisor | International Contract Law & Risk AssessmentConstruction Division, Energy Legal Department Of Electricité De France (Edf) Jun 2013 - Oct 2013Région De Paris, France- Assisting in the negotiation process and contract drafting (pre-contractual agreements, EPC and FIDIC contracts, Shareholders’ agreements) for power project planned in France and Brazil;- Analyzing international calls for tenders, - Fieldwork in Brazil: Risks assessment (human rights and environment) and Stakeholder Engagement -
Junior Legal Advisor | Business Law & Corporate LawGeneral Secretariat Of Board Of Directors Of Electricité De France (Edf) Sep 2011 - Sep 2012Région De Paris, France- Preparation of general assemblies and board meetings and follow-up of resolutions;- Drafting of EDF Board of Directors’ Guide and Corporate Governance annual report.
Céline Da Graça Pires Skills
Céline Da Graça Pires Education Details
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Institut National Des Sciences Et Techniques Nucléaires (Instn) / Université D'Aix-MarseilleValedictorian - Prix Herbert Smith Freehills Llp -
Graduated With Honors In French And Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions about Céline Da Graça Pires
What company does Céline Da Graça Pires work for?
Céline Da Graça Pires works for Bsr
What is Céline Da Graça Pires's role at the current company?
Céline Da Graça Pires's current role is BHR Senior Consultant (external).
What schools did Céline Da Graça Pires attend?
Céline Da Graça Pires attended Université De Cergy-Pontoise, Institut National Des Sciences Et Techniques Nucléaires (Instn) / Université D'aix-Marseille, Université Paris X Nanterre.
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