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Chanel, UKEnsure compliance with various legal requirements such as GDPR, Brexit and Schrems II. Create a project plan, organize the initial set-up, and methodology to address the review of the contracts and define the key parties to the project;Review and adjust the legal strategy proposed as necessary;Perform a risk assessment and propose a course of action for the level of risk identified (e.g. high-risk suppliers where a review would be required; low risk suppliers where a letter would be sufficient)Review the output provided by suppliers/ third parties, create guidance for project teams and negotiate contract clauses for compliant outcomes or document and escalate a risk assessment to the business according to project steps.Abbott Laboratories - UK2021 - PresentLondon, UKPrimarily negotiating commercial contracts and data processing agreements with suppliers.DPAs and SCCs re-drafting and updating according to new regulation requirements.Liaise with Clients for negotiate and assess specifics.In charge for translating company DPAs and SCCs (when required) from/to English to/from Italian.Draft privacy agreement in compliance with data sharing US/EU

Providing advice and risk management expertise across a wide spectrum of data protection and privacy matters including our privacy notices, data collection and sharing processes, PECR compliance and the firm’s supplier, client and third-party agreements (including IDTAs for data transfers where required). Ensuring that the organisation complies with the relevant law and regulations and deals with data subject rights’ requests, challenges from outside and personal data breaches.Informing and advise the firm, its employees and Partners about their obligations to comply with data protection and privacy legislation including the UKGDPR.Managing compliance with applicable laws, including managing internal data protectionand privacy activities, such as review and update of privacy notices, maintenance of therecord of processing activities, and responding to data subject rights requests.Advising on data protection impact and transfer risk assessments, supplier or clientcontracts and due diligence information, marketing activities involving PECR compliance and data sharing, and the firm’s broader data and digital strategies.Be the first point of contact for supervisory authorities and for individuals whose data isprocessed (employees, clients etc).Input into the firm’s responses to client supplier assurance questionnaires, audits and bid/tender responses as they relate data protection and privacy.• Supported by the Risk & Compliance Solicitors, take a proactive approach to managinginformation security incidents and/or personal data breaches, including leading investigations, identifying and monitoring corrective actions and lessons to be learnt.Working closely with the ISO 9001 Internal Audit Manager, construct and maintain the firm’s internal audit programme including reporting outcomes and ensuring identified corrective actions relating to data protection and privacy are appropriately completed.

London, United Kingdom

At Toshiba, I co-ordinated legal services and data protection activities, including oversight of all impact assessments, internal auditing, compliance measures, procedural implementations, and policy re-mediations. I also managed a team of internal lawyers and support staff across EMEA region. Additionally, I ensured conformance to all applicable local, national, and international regulatory frameworks. I also steered negotiation of data protection processing terms and model clauses. To complement this, I provisioned strategic advice and guidance to leadership personnel in the areas of privacy implications of using personal data, primarily around product and technology enhancements, as well as risk mitigation. Interfaced with stakeholders to elicit requirements, resolve enquiries, and provide recommendations for improvement. Additionally I also operated as Company Secretary. Key accomplishments, include:• Successfully led 25 group entities to sign an intra-group data sharing agreement.• Derived potential vulnerabilities in existing contracts and processes to scale solutions.• Monitored, moderated, and adapted corporate governance structures with respect to dynamic changes in law.

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

GDPR consultant assisting public authorities in being complaint with DPA, SAR, FOI and all assistance in data protection matter. Dealing with phone and e-mails enquiries (almost 600 in 3 months),Conduct GDPR audit, helping client to analyse the steps to be taken to be compliant,Reviewing policies and contract in line with GDPR requirementsDrafting policies and letter template,Assisting clients in dealing with SAR and FOI,Assisting clients with data breach, Dealing with ICO,Providing GDPR training session.

London, United Kingdom

As Paralegal, I provided consultative services in electronic file management, correspondence, and office administration related to legal research, billing, and binding documentation. A noteworthy achievement, includes:• Composed and delivered various vendor contracts, NDA's, and service level agreements.Administrative - Legal - International ContractResponsible for Administrative and Legal duties for an UK CRO based in Canary Wharf, London with international relevance.

Caserta (Ita)

In this position, I honed my expertise in banking and finance, corporate, commercial, and EU law to facilitate a comprehensive caseload contrasting in scope and complexity for both individual clients and commercial companies. I also attended court hearings and prepared associated reports detailing argument and subsequent position. In addition, I supervised, trained, and evaluated legal assistants to optimise performance in support of organisational goals and objectives. An impactful contribution, includes:• Crafted mortgage, sale, and trust agreements in conformance to all applicable legislation.

Caserta (Ita)

In this role, I leveraged legal advice and case stewardship in the disciplines of family, civil, immigration, and international law. I also engaged with a diverse client base to maximise outcomes. Moreover, I negotiated settlements, arranged depositions, and collated formal statements from all parties and witnesses. To complement this, I authored, drafted, and disseminated corresponding legal documents. I also reviewed and revised memoranda to ensure the highest level of accuracy and integrity in composed literature.

Master Of Laws - Llm, Law

International Law, Corporate Law, Banking and Finance Law,

Bachelor'S Degree, Business And Law

Master, Business Legal English

Corso Di Specializzazione In Diritto E Commercio Internazionale, International Business

Libertades Y Politica De La Union Europea, Uca (Universidad De Cadiz)

Finance And Accounting Certification