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Agnes Anne Garrido

@agnesannegarrido

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Senior legal counsel specializing in technology, commercial and AI governance.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior in-house legal roles advising on technology contracts, AI/data governance and compliance within regulated, high-stakes environments, with opportunities to lead teams and streamline contract operations.

I am a Senior Legal Counsel with over 10 years' experience across commercial management, technology contracts, regulatory compliance, AI governance, data privacy and cybersecurity in the MENA region and beyond.

I have led high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional negotiations and concluded agreements valued up to $500 million, supporting governments and large enterprises across MENAT, GCC, APAC, North Africa and Eastern Europe.

I manage high-volume legal operations — handling approximately 150 matters per month — and oversee the full contract lifecycle, vendor due diligence, export-control compliance and risk registers while mentoring junior lawyers and delivering cross-functional legal support.

I am proficient with legal and AI tools (HighQ, Co-counsel, Robin AI, Coheso, LexisNexis, I-manage) and seek roles where I can drive secure technology project delivery, strengthen governance frameworks and scale legal operations in complex, regulated environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Legal Counsel

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CPX Holding

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Managed legal operations for a cybersecurity subsidiary, handling ~150 matters monthly and negotiating technology and services agreements up to $500M while ensuring regulatory, data privacy and export-control compliance across MENAT and GCC regions.

Cybersecurity Law Data Privacy AI Governance Cross Border Negotiations Contract Drafting Regulatory Compliance

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Contracts Manager

Current

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism and Development Authority

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Drafted and negotiated RFPs, RFQs and commercial contracts for hospitality, events and construction; reviewed bids and supported tender committee decisions while developing compliance and audit policies for HSE and revenue management.

Contract Negotiation Compliance Policies Procurement Commercial Law Stakeholder Management

Senior Executive, Legal Affairs

Lals Group of Companies

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Led a legal team of five covering 72 subsidiaries across the GCC, managing external counsel, IP and contract negotiations, and delivering compliance and risk guidance for franchise, lease, e-commerce and employment matters.

Corporate Governance Franchise Agreements IP Management Employment Law & Compliance Risk Management

Claims and Recovery Lawyer

Recover Advisers BV

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Handled 226 credit insurance and recovery cases across MENAT and APAC with claim values of $7K–$120M, conducting due diligence, arbitration/litigation support and cross-border investigations for insurers.

Claims Management Litigation Support Due Diligence Cross Border Investigations Commercial Negotiation Insurance Law Case Analysis

Commercial and Leasing Manager

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Managed commercial centers and mixed-community projects, drafting NDAs, lease and labor camp agreements and overseeing commercial operations for property and accommodation portfolios.

NDA Contract Management Vendor Management Commercial Strategy