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SOFIA MARIA DIMOPOULOU

London,ENG

Summary

Highly motivated corporate legal counsel with consistent results in legal areas of commercial contracts,corporate governance, and risk management. Senior Counsel who excels at issue spotting, evaluating risks, policy drafting,understanding operations and legal requirements. Extensive experience managing acquisitions, drafting supplier and finance agreements, employee policies and handbooks, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, developing legal strategies, and conducting research. Proven leadership and management experience; works well under pressure in dynamic environments.

Skills

  • Excels at problem identification, providing expert legal advice on business law, risk management, and governance matters
  • Extensive experience in legal research, writing, analysis and implementation of policy changes
  • Strong interpersonal skills: Adept at creating meaningful connections with employees across departments, resulting in committed, dedicated team members, with increased productivity
  • Successful manager; solid operations knowledge enables skillful management of legal risks with the Company’s business plan and initiatives Business savvy
  • Recognized for strong written and verbal communication and creative problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational and prioritizing skills; Collaborative, proactive problem solving approach

Accomplishments

  • Drafted commercial agreements, collaborated with all departments on the implementation of compliance policy and training.
  • Had full inspection of commercial related matters in international organisations.
  • Authored new Company policy and procedures in light of new legislation.
  • Reviewed system and processes relative to consumer finance regulations, corrected problems, inefficiencies, and identified strategies to improve operations.


Work History

Senior Legal Counsel

British Medical Association
04.2024 - Current
  • Negotiates and drafts all transactional agreements, non-disclosure agreements and vendor agreements. Collaborate with Operations to draft agreements for new business markets (service agreements for software and licensing business). Address internal concerns and demands quickly to facilitate funding.
  • Advises regularly Human Resources on employment matters, drafting non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, security policies and hiring policies.
  • Advises Company on secured transactions, negotiable instruments, leased goods, creditors and assignee rights.
  • Manages team of two paralegals; addresses all personnel matters, tracks employee metrics to monitor efficiency; provides regular employee reviews.
  • Drafts all contracts and agreements for new industry business, company operations, while addressing internal concerns and demands. Manages risk accordingly, facilitates funding with quick decision making.
  • Negotiates terms and drafting necessary agreements.
  • Conducts research, identifies issues, and establishes policies to meet compliance and matters requiring immediate resolutions

Senior Legal Counsel

Monster Energy
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed 20 complex commercial transactions while providing practical recommendations tailored to stakeholders'' needs.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Analysed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Advised senior leadership on complex legal matters, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
  • Assisted in structuring corporate governance policies that promoted transparency and accountability within the organization.
  • Conducted due diligence investigations for potential investments, mitigating financial risks and liabilities.
  • Negotiated favourable contract terms by diligently reviewing and revising legal documents.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of relevant case law developments to inform strategic legal advice and decision-making processes.
  • Managed external counsel relationships for effective representation in high-stakes transactions.
  • Reduced company litigation risks through proactive compliance management and employee training.

Senior Legal Counsel

SITA
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Managed 30 complex commercial transactions while providing practical recommendations tailored to stakeholders'' needs.
  • Advised senior leadership on complex legal matters, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
  • Oversaw drafting of annual reports to ensure accurate disclosures under securities laws, promoting investor confidence in the company''s performance.
  • Assisted in structuring corporate governance policies that promoted transparency and accountability within the organization.
  • Conducted due diligence investigations for potential investments, mitigating financial risks and liabilities.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms by diligently reviewing and revising legal documents.
  • Managed external counsel relationships for effective representation in high-stakes litigations and transactions.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.

Associate Legal Counsel

Grant Thornton UK LLP
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Negotiated favorable terms in commercial contracts, protecting company interests and mitigating financial liabilities.
  • Drafted hundreds of confidentiality agreements that protected sensitive company information during strategic partnerships or collaborations.
  • Reviewed advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, safeguarding brand reputation from potential legal challenges.
  • Developed strong relationships with external partners through diligent communication regarding contractual obligations and expectations.
  • · Drafted, amended and negotiated more than 70 SaaS and commercial agreements in the Financial, Public and Technology sector; advised clients and company on liability, GDPR, IP, insurance and confidentiality legal issues; secured commercially acceptable positions for all the company's new clients and service providers; advised on compliance matters in E&W and EU; notified and managed contractual breaches.

Support Lawyer

Curtis Mallet
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Reviewed, drafted and negotiated commercial agreements for clients in the financial services industry; managed the signature and post-signature filing procedures; notified and managed contractual breaches.

Associate

Rokas Law Firm
11.2016 - 01.2021
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Worked on high profile non-contentious commercial issues, with teams of lawyers in London;
  • Represented Companies before local authorities.
  • Gained extensive experience in working towards tight deadlines, on tasks that required high attention to detail, fostering my resilience and confident to work under high pressure.

Education

Master of Arts - English Law

BPP University
City Of London, United Kingdom
09.2021

Master of Arts - FINANCE LAW

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
City Of London, United Kingdom
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Civil Laws

Athens Law School
Athens, Greece
10.2016

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

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