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Strategic global corporate counsel with expertise in SaaS and compliance.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values strategic legal guidance and fosters compliance innovation.

I am a strategic and business-minded global corporate counsel with over 20 years of experience driving legal excellence for multinational companies across more than 30 countries. As an Italian qualified attorney, I have a proven track record of advising CEOs and boards, building and scaling in-house legal functions, and negotiating high-value SaaS, licensing, and IP agreements that accelerate business growth while minimizing risk.

My career began in the manufacturing sector, where I led legal support for complex cross-border technology transfer projects in regions including China, the USA, the Middle East, and North Africa. I transitioned into the tech industry, leveraging my deep expertise in international commercial contracts, B2B SaaS, and global privacy regulations such as GDPR. Recently, I have expanded my focus to iGaming law, advising global organizations on licensing, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies.

With a unique combination of business acumen, legal expertise, and a global perspective, I act as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, helping companies scale while staying ahead of evolving regulations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Principal Legal Advisor

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START LEGAL

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Founded a legal advisory firm providing legal department setup for tech startups. Advised C-suite executives on governance, risk mitigation, and corporate strategy, ensuring compliance across 30+ global markets.

Advisory Corporate Governance Risk Management Regulatory Compliance

Current

Corporate Counsel

Current

SKETCH B.V.

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Established the global in-house legal department and negotiated over 200 high-value SaaS and IP licensing agreements. Led GDPR and compliance strategies across multiple regions.

Licensing GDPR Compliance Contract Negotiation

Current

Head of Legal (Part-Time)

Current

CONFIRMO S.R.L.

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Sole in-house legal counsel managing all legal matters including corporate, commercial, compliance, and regulatory domains. Established and structured the in-house legal department.

In House Counsel Compliance Management Corporate Law Corporate Structuring Regulatory Affairs

Head of Legal

SOUNDREEF

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Established and led the in-house legal department, overseeing counsels in the UK, Greece, and Cyprus. Managed complex litigation and conducted legal feasibility studies for market expansion.

feasibility studies Litigation Management Market Analysis Legal Management

Senior Counsel Operations

LYONDELLBASELL

Jan 2011 - Jan 2018 (7 years)

Established and led in-house legal departments in Italy and Spain, advising the Board of Directors and key departments on regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.

Regulatory Compliance Corporate Law

IP Agreements Counsel

LYONDELLBASELL

Apr 2006 - Jan 2011 (4 years 9 months)

Negotiated multi-million-dollar international contracts and implemented strategic contract management practices, significantly reducing legal costs and recovering litigation settlements.

Contract Negotiation

Defense Lawyer

Self-Employed

Jan 2001 - Apr 2006 (5 years 3 months)

Represented clients in litigation and arbitration, advising on international corporate and IP law. Developed a strong foundation in various legal practices.

Litigation Corporate Law