Roberta Maggio Email & Phone Number

Brussels Area, Belgium

I am working in the Legal Team for supporting the institution in the implementation of the specific programme under Horizon 2020.I am in charge of providing legal advice and support on the application and interpretation of the Model Grant Agreement, Annotated Grant Agreement and Vademecum.I am dealing also with procurement and HR related matters.I am also in charge of the verification of the procedures under the implementation of the Internal Control Standards system.

Tallinn

I had to ensure the proper interpretation and implementation of all primary and secondary legislation and internal rules applicable or pertaining to the eu-LISA activities.I was responsible to provide legal advice and support to the Administration and the Operations Departments, in the application and interpretation of the relevant legal provisions. In particular, I was working in close collaboration with the colleagues of the Operations and of the Budget and Finance Unit for the… Show more I had to ensure the proper interpretation and implementation of all primary and secondary legislation and internal rules applicable or pertaining to the eu-LISA activities.I was responsible to provide legal advice and support to the Administration and the Operations Departments, in the application and interpretation of the relevant legal provisions. In particular, I was working in close collaboration with the colleagues of the Operations and of the Budget and Finance Unit for the development, negotiation and implementation of the main contracts of the Agency related to the maintenance in working conditions of the large-scale IT systems. I also provided my assistance in the negotiations with the external contractors and in the development of the relevant terms and conditions for the contracts. I provided support to the Management Board and to the Advisory Groups in the implementation of the decision making processes and the application of the relevant Rules of Procedures. Furthermore, I contributed to the drafting of defences in legal proceedings involving or relating to the eu-LISA`s mission or activities and to the handling of court cases and I provided advice on appeals to the Executive Director and on complaints to the European Ombudsman.I was daily asked to use my communication skills by drafting and presenting legal opinions, briefs, reports and correspondence on any legal issue as well as presenting and explaining legal positions at internal and external meetings.I provided legal advice in security domain by working in close collaboration with the Security Sector.My position required a Security Clearance EU Confidential. Show less

Budapest

I was the focal point regarding the EIT's internal and external reports on legal aspects of institutional or strategic initiatives run by the EIT, including a pro-active and supporting role in the decision making processes of Governing Board and Director. I took part in the Management Team, extending support to the EIT-KIC Forum and acting as liaison with the relevant services of the Commission when required. Furthermore, I was responsible for oversight and leadership of all legal aspects, with… Show more I was the focal point regarding the EIT's internal and external reports on legal aspects of institutional or strategic initiatives run by the EIT, including a pro-active and supporting role in the decision making processes of Governing Board and Director. I took part in the Management Team, extending support to the EIT-KIC Forum and acting as liaison with the relevant services of the Commission when required. Furthermore, I was responsible for oversight and leadership of all legal aspects, with reference to corporate governance, management decisions, and for providing support on various legal matters affecting the EIT. In addition, I was acting as Data Protection Officer, and in this role I contribute to creating a culture of protection of personal data within the EIT. In particular, I was asked to implement EIT’s philosophy regarding all legal and compliance related matters and decisions to ensure that decisions, practices, policies, and activities, were consistent with legal requirements, as well as the EIT’s values. I also ensured the sound corporate governance by providing advice and assistance with regulatory compliance conducting legal risk assessment within areas of assigned responsibility. Furthermore, I acted as ICS Coordinator by contributing to the reporting on the prioritisation and implementation of Internal Control (including relevant parts of the Annual Activity Report) and by providing advice for mitigating the conflict of interest at the EIT, with reference to the members of the Governing Board, the EIT management team and the EIT Staff. Show less

As the Legal and Procurement Advisor, my objective was to ensure that the Organisation’s procurement and legal activities were carried out in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations, and procedures, and other applicable legal provisions. In particular, my responsibilities included:Draft invitations for bids, request for proposal and requests for quotations, review tender documents and examine contract proposals to ensure accuracy, relevance and compliance with appropriate… Show more As the Legal and Procurement Advisor, my objective was to ensure that the Organisation’s procurement and legal activities were carried out in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations, and procedures, and other applicable legal provisions. In particular, my responsibilities included:Draft invitations for bids, request for proposal and requests for quotations, review tender documents and examine contract proposals to ensure accuracy, relevance and compliance with appropriate procedural and substantive requirements with the UN and UNSSC policy and needs;Review amendments to or extension of contracts with suppliers;Determine and implement the procedures for tax exemption;Provide procurement advice and support to UNSSC to ensure proper procurement procedures are followed and to obtain ‘ best value for money’ in procurement;As an active member, participate in the UNSSC Local Committee on Contracts and prepare submission to the appropriate authorities;Assist, maintain and revise standard procurement documentation and compile reports and statistical charts on contractual actions;Deal with third party claims against UNSSC arising out of contracts and accidents;Provide legal support and advice on contractual and institutional issues and formulate legal opinions;Manage the legal source documents, archives and reference materials;Carry out legal research, analyze, select and summarize legal texts.In November 2008, I was designated by UNSSC Director as the focal point for the UN Ethics Office within the framework of the Secretary-General’s Bulletin “United Nations system-wide application of ethics: separately administered organs and programmes”. Show less

I acted as legal practitioner within the Italian criminal justice system. Nevertheless, I also undertook cases that dealt with labour, administrative and civil law issues. The law firm was specialised in white collar crime and companies’ assistance, also related to the application of the good governance legal system, risk management and respect of the natural resource legislation.In particular, I was in charge of the follows:• provide legal assistance to corporations within the… Show more I acted as legal practitioner within the Italian criminal justice system. Nevertheless, I also undertook cases that dealt with labour, administrative and civil law issues. The law firm was specialised in white collar crime and companies’ assistance, also related to the application of the good governance legal system, risk management and respect of the natural resource legislation.In particular, I was in charge of the follows:• provide legal assistance to corporations within the framework of the goodgovernance legal system (D.Lgs 231/2001);• monitor the firm’s compliance of privacy regulations (L. 675/96);• carry out legal research;• draft of legal acts: pre-trial briefings and various kind of motions, pleas,counterclaims, etc. that were presented before the court, tribunal andjudges;• assist in trials and hearings;• maintain contacts with clients Show less

Within the framework of the Documentation Centre of the Observatory in Veneto Region, carried out by Transcrime, I participated in the start-up of the centre and I provided administrative and substantive support to the projects. My activities also included the organisation of the offices space and relocation, contract management, as well as identification of external contractors/participants, administrative and logistic support,preparation of background documents and presentations.I… Show more Within the framework of the Documentation Centre of the Observatory in Veneto Region, carried out by Transcrime, I participated in the start-up of the centre and I provided administrative and substantive support to the projects. My activities also included the organisation of the offices space and relocation, contract management, as well as identification of external contractors/participants, administrative and logistic support,preparation of background documents and presentations.I was also in charge of the public relations of the Documentation Centre. Show less

I mainly assisted the responsible officer in the carrying out of activities related to the UNICRI international projects, as well as other activities in the areas of crime prevention, safety and security of citizens, restorative justice and victim support.I assisted in the development of the project’s activities and monitored the related administrative paperwork. In particular, I assisted in the selection of the suppliers as well as the management of the contract with services providers and… Show more I mainly assisted the responsible officer in the carrying out of activities related to the UNICRI international projects, as well as other activities in the areas of crime prevention, safety and security of citizens, restorative justice and victim support.I assisted in the development of the project’s activities and monitored the related administrative paperwork. In particular, I assisted in the selection of the suppliers as well as the management of the contract with services providers and resource persons.As far as the IWAS project is concerned, I was responsible for the organization and logistics (contact lecturers, draft contracts, coordinate logistic, preparation of background materials) of the Second Meeting of the National Coordinators of the IVAWS, held in Turin, 3-5 October 2002.Furthermore, I assisted the project officer in the carrying out of the project Strategic Plan of the PRM providing background research and administrative and substantive support to the project, including the preparation of institutional agreements, organizing logistics for the field missions, maintaining contacts with the local experts and revising the final project reports. Show less

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Deuf, Law

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