Carolina Sussulini Martins
Salvador,Horto Florestal
Summary
Offering strong candidate with background in legal advisory and corporate compliance. Knowledgeable about contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory frameworks. Ready to use and develop analytical thinking, communication and negotiation skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Lawyer
Cielo S.A
São Paulo, Sao Paulo
11.2021 - Current
- Contracts and Data Protection
- Activities: responsible for analyzing, drafting and reviewing contracts of the most different types and complexities, aligning concepts with Regulatory and business areas; drafting and reviewing internal company rules; issuing legal opinions pointing out risks regarding new products to be offered by the Company in the market; discussion and participation in M&A projects, providing the necessary legal support at all stages of the process, from drafting the initial documents to closing; analyzing, drafting and reviewing documents that support the campaigns and products launched by the company, managed high-risk projects, ensuring safety compliance at all times, facilitated productive team meetings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Head of Data Privacy and Data Protection
Lins Rocha, Britto | De Vuono Advogados
Salvador, Bahia
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Of Data Privacy and Data Protection
- Activities: responsible at the firm for projects to implement the General Personal Data Protection Law in client companies, from its inception with the mapping of personal data, to the end, with the preparation of the respective impact report, privacy and data protection consultant; drafting and analyzing privacy policies, as well as other internal policies, drafting and analyzing contracts; and conducting training in client companies
- In addition to the privacy and data protection area, coordinate due diligence for M&A and legal advice on contracts and other general aspects of law.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Senior legal counsel
Bayer S.A
São Paulo, Sao Paulo
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Activities: Responsible in the Legal Department for providing legal advice to Bayer's division that produces technological materials; drafting, analyzing, negotiating and reviewing national and international corporate contracts; supporting the implementation of strategic projects for the company, drafting all the documents necessary for their development, as well as providing legal advice during negotiations; adapting international projects and contracts to Brazilian legislation; advising all areas of the company on issues pertaining to contracts; coordinating the due diligence required for the acquisition of land to develop the company's business, as well as advising the global team (in English) on the matter; managing external offices; participating in the legal working groups of the Brazilian Association of Chemical Industries - ABIQUIM and the Brazilian Association of Large Electricity Consumers - ABRACE; analyzing situations to improve and optimize processes in the area, such as drafting and reviewing standard minutes; training and managing people; reporting directly to the Legal Director
- Nominated by the Legal Director and other company executives as “high potential” for participation in the Bayer Leaders Academy.
- Legal Department representative on Bayer's global work group on Contracts.Contracts - Global Work Group.
Senior legal counsel
CPFL, Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz
Campinas, Sao Paulo
02.2011 - 05.2011
- Law
- Activities: drafting, analyzing and reviewing contracts of major importance to the company, coordinating board meetings, analyzing corporate issues, implementing a system for organizing the company's corporate documents.
Senior legal counsel
Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletricidade de São Paulo S.A
São Paulo, Sao Paulo
11.2007 - 02.2011
- Regulatory and Contractual Law
- Activities: Analysis and drafting of contracts (regulated and non-regulated); advising other areas of the company on questions relating to contracts; standardization of draft contracts and draft replies to clients based on sector legislation; analysis of new products devised by the Commercial area; relations with the Public Authorities; analysis and drafting of opinions; regulatory legal support for the drafting and review of commercial procedures adopted by the company; assessment of impacts resulting from new regulations; resolving doubts from the Contact Center and Ombudsman; analysis of auction notices and the legal instruments resulting from them; assistance in drafting manifestations for administrative processes conducted with ARSESP and ANEEL; support in relations with the Electricity Trading Chamber - CCEE; contribution to Public Hearings; monitoring and participation in discussions within the Brazilian Association of Electricity Distributors - ABRADEE; regulatory analyses for the group's companies; monitoring and coordination of arbitrations; participation in bidding procedures and preparation of reports.
Intern
Elektro Eletricidade e Serviços S.A
Campinas, Sao Paulo
03.2005 - 12.2006
- Regulatory and Corporate Legal
- Activities (Regulatory and Contractual Legal): drafting, analyzing and reviewing contracts pertaining to the electricity sector and related matters, drafting opinions pertaining to electricity sector legislation; drafting, analyzing and reviewing different types of contracts required by the electricity sector; drafting response letters to clients; advising other company departments on legislation applicable to the electricity sector
- Activities (Corporate Legal): analysis and drafting of contracts pertaining to the real estate, financial and commercial areas; doctrinal and jurisprudential research; preparation of seminars; responsible for restructuring the management of the company's corporate documents; assistance in drafting corporate minutes and formulating documents necessary for the defense of trademarks and patents before other companies.
Intern
Nossa Caixa S.A
Campinas, Sao Paulo
01.2005 - 03.2005
- Activities: drafting petitions, administrative activities, making agreements, organizing documents and folders and assisting lawyers in the area's activities.
Intern
Emerenciano, Baggio e Associados - Lawyers
Campinas, Sao Paulo
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Activities: analysis of cases; carrying out due diligence at the Labour Court and the Regional Labour Court; monitoring proceedings; drafting various petitions; organizing cases; drafting reports; responsible for the entire process of carrying out expert opinions.
Intern
Quest International do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda
Campinas, Sao Paulo
09.2002 - 10.2003
- Activities: analysis and revision of contracts; preparation of powers of attorney and applications, participation in the coordination of processes to obtain licenses issued by public bodies; support for the lawyer in the area to advise the company's departments on legal matters; organization of documents and preparation of control spreadsheets.
Intern
Civil Court of the District of Campinas
Campinas, Sao Paulo
07.2002 - 09.2002
- Activities: responsible for recording the progress of cases and judgments; making copies of cases; organizing documents (filing, archiving and unfiling); certifying and sending out documents relating to internal procedures or legal need.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Arbitration - Getúlio
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
São Paulo, Sao PauloInstituto Brasileiro de Direito de Energia
São Paulo, Sao PauloFrom Trust to Promise to Contract -
Harvard University
Online CoursePrivacy and Data Protection
DTIII
LL.M Business - Law
Faculdade Baiana de Direito
Salvador, BahiaSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Drafting legal documents
- Advanced negotiation
- Legal advising
- Contract interpretation
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist Lawyer
Cielo S.A
11.2021 - Current
Head of Data Privacy and Data Protection
Lins Rocha, Britto | De Vuono Advogados
08.2019 - 09.2020
Senior legal counsel
Bayer S.A
06.2011 - 06.2015
Senior legal counsel
CPFL, Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz
02.2011 - 05.2011
Senior legal counsel
Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletricidade de São Paulo S.A
11.2007 - 02.2011
Intern
Elektro Eletricidade e Serviços S.A
03.2005 - 12.2006
Intern
Nossa Caixa S.A
01.2005 - 03.2005
Intern
Emerenciano, Baggio e Associados - Lawyers
01.2004 - 12.2004
Intern
Quest International do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda
09.2002 - 10.2003
Intern
Civil Court of the District of Campinas
07.2002 - 09.2002
Privacy and Data Protection
DTIII
Bachelor of Laws - Arbitration - Getúlio
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
Instituto Brasileiro de Direito de Energia
From Trust to Promise to Contract -
Harvard University
LL.M Business - Law
Faculdade Baiana de Direito
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