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Christine DA Halley

@christinedahalley

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Experienced international legal officer specializing in administrative, contractual, and compliance law.

Aruba

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What I'm looking for

As a dual-qualified Legal Officer (LL.M.) with 15+ years of experience in the UN and EU , I seek roles leveraging my expertise in International Law and Compliance. I offer C2 fluency in English and Dutch , C1 in Spanish , and proficiency in Westlaw and Power BI. I excel at high-stakes fact-checking and complex legal reasoning.

I am a highly experienced Legal Officer and dual-qualified professional (LL.M. and LL.B.) with over 15 years of experience in high-stakes international environments, government agencies, and the financial sector. My expertise focuses on Public International Law, EU Law, and International Trade and Investment Law.

Legal Analysis & Research: I possess advanced skills in drafting complex legal opinions , preparing submissions for the European Union Court of Justice , and conducting extensive research using professional tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, EUR-Lex, and Curia-lex.
Compliance & Risk Management: I served as a Risk Management and Compliance Officer , ensuring organizational adherence to international administrative law, ethical standards, and GDPR compliance.
Contract Negotiation & Supervision: My background includes supervising the review and drafting of complex contractual agreements and providing legal advice on procurement and financial regulations.
Taxation & Financial Oversight: I have significant experience in tax assessment compliance for the Dutch Tax Authority and interpreting financial legislation for the Centrale Bank van Aruba.

Multilingual Fluency

Native: English and Dutch.
Advanced/C1: Spanish.
Additional Languages: My native language is Papiamento, and I have basic knowledge (A2) in French, German, Serbian, and Albanian.

Analytical Writing & AI Quality Assurance

My professional history is rooted in high-precision writing and fact-checking.

Fact-Verification: My experience in legal investigations and tax auditing has trained me to identify subtle inaccuracies and "hallucinations" in technical documentation.
Logical Reasoning: I am adept at providing clear, evidence-based rationales for complex decisions, a skill honed through drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and legal memos for senior mission leadership at the UN and EU.
Adversarial Thinking: My training in Cyber Awareness and professional experience in compliance allows me to approach AI safety from a security-conscious perspective, identifying potential risks in model outputs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Legal Officer

European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo

Mar 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 9 months)

Provided legal advice and drafted opinions on administrative, contractual and disciplinary matters; acted as Officer-in-Charge and supervised 1–2 staff while supporting procurement, contract disputes and external counsel coordination across UN and EU forums.

Administrative Law Contract Review Legal Research Disciplinary Staff Supervision

Legal and Policy Officer

Centrale Bank van Aruba

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019 (5 months)

Advised on financial legislation and supervision, prepared complex legal assessments and litigation materials, and supported contracting and regulatory interpretation for central bank operations.

Legal Analysis Litigation Support Contract Law Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management and Compliance Officer

United Nations Mission in Liberia

Jul 2017 - May 2018 (10 months)

Delivered legal advice on administrative, contractual and disciplinary matters, conducted investigations, and supported grievance and compliance processes during the mission liquidation phase.

Investigation & Compliance Administrative Law Grievance Resolution Legal Drafting Policy Implementation

Tax Assessment Compliance Officer

Belastingdienst

Apr 2013 - Jul 2016 (3 years 3 months)

Examined financial accounts, conducted fraud investigations, prepared reports and settlements with taxpayers, and presented findings to senior management to support compliance enforcement.

Tax Law Financial Analysis Fraud Investigation Report Writing Negotiation Regulatory Compliance Case Management

Legal Advisor

VluchtelingenWerk Nederland

Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 (5 months)

Advised and represented asylum seekers in family reunification and other procedures, attended court hearings, and liaised with embassies and third parties to secure client rights and benefits.

Casework Client Advocacy Legal Research

Collection Officer

Van Arkel Gerechtsdeurwaarders & incasso

Jul 2012 - Jan 2013 (6 months)

Managed debt collection activities, built and maintained case files, conducted debtor contact and negotiated payment arrangements while performing administrative duties.

Debt Collection Case Management Negotiation Client Communication

Collection Officer

Intrum Nederland B.V.

Feb 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 5 months)

Executed collection operations, maintained automated and physical files, communicated with debtors and clients, and arranged payment plans to recover outstanding accounts.

Debt Collection Client Relations File Management Negotiation & Compliance

Policy Officer

Hague Institute for Innovation of Law

Feb 2009 - Jul 2009 (5 months)

Supported diplomatic conferences and expert groups by preparing background materials, legal research and meeting reports, and assisted in seminars and comparative studies on rule of law topics.

Legal Research Policy Analysis Report Writing event support International Law

Special Assets Officer

Aruba Bank N.V.

Jul 2007 - Jun 2008 (11 months)

Managed overdue loans through negotiation and repayment planning, ensured compliance with bank policies, and maintained documentation and account updates for asset recovery.

Negotiation Asset Management Documentation & Compliance Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Dutch Law

2010 - 2011

Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Dutch Law as a full-time undergraduate program covering civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.