Carolina Franklin Halembeck
São Paulo,Brazil
Summary
I am a certified Legal and Compliance professional with 15+ years of professional experience in supporting highly regulated industries to navigate complex legal and compliance environments. My core competencies include being a strong business partner, developing, implementing, restructuring and simplifying compliance programs and data privacy governance, providing general legal advice, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing strategic litigation and patent defense. I have contributed to global projects and initiatives, working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across different regions and cultures, ensuring legal and compliance solutions to support business needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal and Compliance Counsel
Halembeck Associados
São Paulo, Brazil
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Legal and Compliance consultant for the Life Science, Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry
- Navigated intricate laws and regulations, safeguarding client interests at all times.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through consistent communication and transparency.
- Contributed significantly to business development initiatives, attracting new clientele for the firm.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
- Stayed abreast of latest developments in law, ensuring accurate advice provision to clients.
- Advised corporate clients on a range of commercial issues to avoid potential legal pitfalls.
- Built productive partnerships with legal aid firms to enable rapid progress of referral cases.
- Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways.
- Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
- Offered helpful, informative legal advice to clients, colleagues and external practitioners.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.
Board Member, Legal Secretary, Head of Compliance Committee, Legal Advisor for Latam
Celgene
São Paulo, Brazil
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Responsible for providing support to the business in all legal and compliance related matters: policies and procedures, monitoring, trainings, risk assessment, risk management, compliance committee, due diligence of TPIs, investigations and consulting
- Support during corporate audit, implementation of CAPAS and data privacy governance
- Support to the business during transition period after acquisition by BMS
- Developed governance strategies to ensure company compliance and integrity.
- Chaired committee meetings for productive discussions and deliberations.
- Spearheaded the development of new policies, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Mitigated risk factors with diligent oversight and auditing procedures.
- Nurtured a culture of transparency to foster trust within the team.
- Collaborated on business plans, resulting in successful execution of projects.
- Influenced organisational direction through informed voting on key issues.
- Ensured statutory compliance, safeguarding company's reputation and operations.
- Fostered an environment conducive for innovation, stimulating company growth.
- Facilitated constructive discussions during board meetings, fostering collaboration and harmony among members.
- Offered long-standing professional expertise to devise strategic business plans and drive company growth.
- Monitored industry landscapes to make technical and operational recommendations.
- Delivered guidance and strategic support to executive team.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
Director of Compliance
Gilead Sciences
São Paulo, Brazil
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Board member, Head of the Compliance Committee
- Responsible for providing support to the business in all compliance related matters: policies and procedures, monitoring, trainings, risk assessment, risk management, compliance committee, due diligence of TPIs, investigations and consulting
- Implementation of data privacy governance
- Leader of a global project for the implementation of compliance monitoring and support to the business on strategic patent litigation
- Elevated compliance standards by implementing robust policies and procedures.
- Ensured legal adherence for smooth business operations.
- Fostered a culture of integrity with consistent training sessions.
- Conducted audits, ensured transparency in all processes.
- Streamlined communication channels for prompt issue resolution.
- Provided expert guidance to the board on regulatory matters.
- Coordinated investigations into alleged breaches of regulations or ethics.
- Managed a team of compliance officers to achieve organisational goals.
- Reviewed company practices and documents for legality assurance.
- Supervised operations, ensured adherence to laws and guidelines.
- Identified areas of non-compliance through regular monitoring activities.
- Developed risk management strategies, safeguarded against potential threats.
- Promoted ethical conduct with the establishment of appropriate controls.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining compliance protocols.
- Evolved training programmes, enhanced staff understanding of complex regulations.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
Latam Compliance Director
Biogen
São Paulo e Região
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible for restructuring the compliance program in Latin America (Brazil, Argentina and Mexico) and providing support to the business in all compliance related matters: policies and procedures, monitoring, trainings, risk assessment, risk management, compliance committee, due diligence of TPIs, investigations and consulting
- Responsible for implementing compliance monitoring
- Managed compliance risk by implementing effective regulatory strategies.
- Formulated policies for mitigating potential compliance issues.
- Achieved enhanced efficiency with thorough audits and reviews.
- Conducted training sessions to ensure understanding of compliance regulations.
- Designed systems, improved operational effectiveness.
- Streamlined processes to achieve optimum compliance standards.
- Reviewed company contracts, ensured legal adherence.
- Identified potential risks with appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Developed innovative solutions, resolved complex regulatory challenges effectively.
- Created robust internal controls to prevent non-compliance incidents.
- Supported design, development and implementation of different compliance processes.
Legal & Compliance Senior Manager Latam
Mundipharma
Sao Paulo
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for implementing a Legal & Compliance program in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina, where Mundipharma started direct operations
- Responsible for drafting and negotiating all pharma related contracts such as HCP service agreements, distribution agreements, supply agreements, NDA and purchase agreements
- Responsible for conducting compliance internal investigations
- Negotiated major contracts, achieving favourable terms for the company.
- Successfully managed risk assessment procedures by adopting industry best practices.
- Built strong partnerships with stakeholders for mutual benefit.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through meticulous auditing procedures.
Legal & Compliance Manager Brazil
Carestream
São Paulo e Região
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Compliance, Contracts, Corporate Law, Labor, Tax, Litigation
- Responsible for managing the two major litigation cases of the Company in the world with a positive outcome
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by implementing sound compliance programmes.
- Collaborated with senior management to establish effective compliance policies and procedures.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure consistency with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Provided expert guidance on regulatory matters during the decision-making process at board meetings.
- Monitored changes in relevant legislation, ensuring timely updates to company policies as needed.
- Played a vital role in fostering an environment that promotes ethical conduct and commitment to compliance obligations.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to instill culture-wide culture of accountability and compliance.
- Supported creation of training materials to educate employees on regulations and impact of non-compliance.
Sênior Legal Counsel
Votorantim S.A.
São Paulo Area
12.2009 - 02.2012
- Contracts, Corporate Law, M&A, Labor, Tax and strategic negotiations, as well as managing external councils in Brazil, Europe, USA, South Africa, LAR
- Responsible for opening a branch office and mining operations in South Africa
- Negotiated critical contracts for improved business partnerships.
- Provided comprehensive legal advice, mitigating potential risks.
- Handled high-profile mergers and acquisitions, facilitating seamless transitions.
- Reviewed commercial agreements to prevent potential legal disputes.
- Streamlined contract review process for improved efficiency and consistency.
- Drafted and reviewed complex legal agreements and contracts.
- Collaborated with external law firms on legal matters requiring specialised expertise.
- Advised on compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws and regulations.
- Provided strategic legal advice on commercial transactions and regulatory compliance.
Associate Attorney
Linklaters
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Corporate Law, Contracts, M&A, Labor, having advised clients such as J&J, GM, Varig/Gol, Syngenta, Odebrecht, Al Khaleej, Senna, Ingenico and JCDecaux
- Drafted and reviewed contracts for improved legal protection.
- Advised clients on diverse legal matters to inform decision-making process.
- Coordinated meetings with clients for case updates and consultations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of recent legislations, ensuring accurate advice provision.
- Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways.
- Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.
Attorney
PwC
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Contracts, Corporate, M&A, Due Diligence, having advised clients such as Cargill, Bodycote, Maeda e PwC
- Navigated intricate laws and regulations, safeguarding client interests at all times.
- Prepared detailed reports on case progress to keep clients informed and reassured.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through consistent communication and transparency.
- Stayed abreast of latest developments in law, ensuring accurate advice provision to clients.
- Advised corporate clients on a range of commercial issues to avoid potential legal pitfalls.
- Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways.
Education
SCCE - CCEP-I - Compliance
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
United States 06.2014 - 07.2014
LLm - Corporate Law
Insper
São Paulo, Sao Paulo 01.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Corporate Law
USP - Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo, Sao Paulo 01.2000 - 12.2004
Skills
- Solid Legal Advice
- Strategic Negotiations
- Health Care Compliance
- Strategic Litigation
- Data Privacy
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Certification
SCCE
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
Portuguese (Native or Bilingual)
Native
Timeline
Legal and Compliance Counsel
Halembeck Associados
09.2020 - 12.2024
Board Member, Legal Secretary, Head of Compliance Committee, Legal Advisor for Latam
Celgene
06.2019 - 06.2020
Director of Compliance
Gilead Sciences
01.2018 - 06.2019
Latam Compliance Director
Biogen
01.2016 - 08.2017
SCCE - CCEP-I - Compliance
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
06.2014 - 07.2014
Legal & Compliance Senior Manager Latam
Mundipharma
02.2014 - 01.2016
Legal & Compliance Manager Brazil
Carestream
03.2012 - 02.2014
LLm - Corporate Law
Insper
01.2012 - 06.2013
Sênior Legal Counsel
Votorantim S.A.
12.2009 - 02.2012
Associate Attorney
Linklaters
06.2007 - 05.2008
Attorney
PwC
03.2005 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Corporate Law
USP - Universidade de São Paulo
01.2000 - 12.2004
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