GSGlaydson Medeiros de Araújo Souza
@glaydsonmedeirosdear
Experienced contracts manager specializing in compliance, legal operations, and risk mitigation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Contracts Manager and Compliance Specialist with over 14 years managing contract negotiation, lifecycle management, legal operations, and regulatory compliance across domestic and international contexts. I support General Counsel functions, draft and review vendor agreements, NDAs, and procurement contracts, and provide practical risk mitigation strategies.
I have led CLM implementations, managed high-volume vendor agreements, and provided M&A due diligence support by identifying contractual red flags and minimizing post-acquisition liabilities. My work has driven cost savings, improved contract visibility and deadline tracking, and ensured alignment with HIPAA, GDPR, LGPD, and PIPEDA requirements.
I am committed to maintaining accurate legal records, supporting corporate governance, and providing first-line contract guidance to business stakeholders. I bring a solutions-oriented approach to compliance audits, remediation strategies, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and finance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Contracts Manager
Mederi Group
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Draft and revise vendor agreements, NDAs, and regulatory contracts while supporting General Counsel to identify contractual risks and recommend cross-jurisdictional mitigation strategies; manage contract lifecycle, milestone tracking, renewals, and corporate governance tasks.
Legal and Business Coordinator
Grupo Elfa
Aug 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Negotiated service and procurement contracts to drive cost savings and mitigate legal risk, led CLM implementation to improve contract visibility and deadline tracking, and provided M&A support identifying change-of-control and compliance issues.
Legal and Compliance Coordinator
Grupo Elfa
Apr 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Drafted anti-corruption and conflict-of-interest policies, conducted compliance audits for public-sector engagements, and coordinated with procurement and finance to align legal requirements with business objectives.
Senior Associate Lawyer
Tavares e Nunes Advogados Associados
Mar 2011 - Apr 2019 (8 years 1 month)
Represented clients in contract negotiations and procurement agreements, supported M&A due diligence to minimize post-acquisition liabilities, and managed employment law cases and contractual disputes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FUFlorida Atlantic University
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Administration
2024 -
Enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Public Administration, focusing on advanced research in public policy and administration.
FPFederal University of Paraíba
Master of Laws, Economic Law
2019 - 2019
Completed a Master's degree in Economic Law with coursework and research on economic regulatory frameworks.
CUCentro Universitário Unifacisa
Bachelor of Law, Law
Earned a Bachelor of Law (JD equivalent) with foundational training in civil, commercial, and contract law.
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