Ana Mlinaric
@anamlinaric
Experienced legal counsel and HR consultant specializing in labour law, compliance, and governance.
What I'm looking for
I am a legally trained professional with over 15 years' experience across private and public sectors, holding a Master’s in Public International Law from the University of Amsterdam. I co-founded a consultancy supporting expats with Dutch labour law and have advised corporate headquarters on employment, dispute resolution, and HR processes.
I deliver pragmatic legal advice, strengthen governance frameworks, and manage complex stakeholder relationships in multicultural settings, with documented achievements including leading legal structuring for a national e-Auction platform and high stakeholder satisfaction ratings in global dispute resolution roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Consultant
Prime Consultancy
Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Co-founded and managed a consultancy providing legal and HR support to expats, improving client understanding of Dutch labour law and building trust with international professionals and small businesses.
HR Advisor
Ikea
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)
Advised management and employees on employment law, re-integration, and HR policies, and streamlined recruitment and documentation processes to improve HR efficiency.
Dispute Resolution Advisor
Booking.com
Mar 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Managed global dispute resolution and stakeholder communication, achieving 98% stakeholder satisfaction and a 95% advisory quality rating while strengthening compliance with policies and regulations.
Legal Counsel
Financial Agency
Oct 2013 - Feb 2018 (4 years 4 months)
Led legal structuring of Croatia's first national e-Auction platform and advised the executive board on regulatory, compliance, and governance issues for national financial and digital services projects.
Lawyer
Ćurković Ćurić, Janušić & Banić
Feb 2011 - Sep 2013 (2 years 7 months)
Provided legal services focused on employment and commercial law, represented clients in civil litigation, and drafted contracts and policies to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
Senior Associate
Andreis & Partners Ltd
May 2008 - Jan 2011 (2 years 8 months)
Conducted litigation, legal research, and advisory support for international clients, and drafted legal opinions and proposals aligned with client business strategies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Predictio
The Predictive Index Certificate, Talent Assessment
2022 - 2022
Completed The Predictive Index (Talent Optimizer) certification for HR and talent assessment.
HRM College B.V.
Certificate in Performance Management, Human Resources
2022 - 2022
Completed a Performance Management certificate focused on HR performance processes and best practices.
University of Amsterdam
Master of Laws, Public International Law
Completed a Master of Laws in Public International Law, focusing on international legal frameworks and governance.
University of Cambridge
Legal English Certificate, Legal English
2016 - 2016
Completed a Legal English certificate to enhance legal language skills for international practice.
Croatian Bar Association
Bar Examination Diploma, Bar Qualification
Completed the Bar Examination Diploma required for admission to the Croatian bar.
University of Zagreb
Master of Laws, Law
Graduated from the integrated undergraduate and graduate law program, covering civil, commercial, and public law subjects.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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