CÉLIA MONTEIRO GOMES
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong background in teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. Demonstrates exceptional public speaking and conflict-handling abilities. Adept at mentoring and maintaining composure under pressure. Known for attention to detail and effective case management. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success and foster a collaborative work environment.
Offering strong foundation in legal principles, with keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills. Knowledgeable about contract law, compliance, and risk management, capable of adapting quickly to new challenges. Ready to use and develop negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LEGAL COUNSEL EUROPE & HR MANAGER
DASSAULT AVIATION BUSINESS SERVICES PORTUGAL
Cascais
06.2020 - Current
- Led and directed work of HR team members and handled hiring, training and termination
- Researched and analysed human resources trends and best practices and drove corporate policy changes to optimize business performance
- Built human resource organization and aligned people and culture with corporate strategic priorities and operations
- Spearheaded innovative recruitment practices and mobilized management in targeted hiring that matched company needs
- Implemented new performance review procedures that gained support and full compliance
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities
- Designed robust compensation and benefits packages to attract top employees
- Payroll Legal Counselling
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
- Built productive partnerships with legal aid firms to enable rapid progress of referral cases.
- Negotiated client settlements to limit costly court proceedings in legal disputes.
- Reviewed legal due diligence reports, recommending appropriate mitigation steps to avoid non compliance.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.
- Provided knowledgeable advice covering corporate and labour legal matters.
- Offered helpful, informative legal advice to clients, colleagues and external practitioners.
- Performed due diligence across preliminary legal research.
- Moderated legal negotiations between clients and third parties.
- Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
- Represented clients in pre-litigation cases according to current regulations.
- Devised individualised contracts and legal documentation to fulfil bespoke client requirements.
- Drafted legal agreements relating to services provisions, employment, aircrafts purchase.
- Ensured company activities were compliant with civil, corporate and labour legislation.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts to protect company interests and mitigate risks.
- Streamlined contract processes, enhancing efficiency across all departments.
- Participated in senior management meetings providing sound legal guidance on strategic decisions.
- Resolved employment law issues, creating a harmonious workplace environment.
- Mitigated potential litigation through proactive identification of legal risks in business transactions.
- Reviewed policy documents with precision to ensure alignment with current legislation.
- Facilitated mediation sessions between parties resulting in amicable dispute resolution.
- Provided legal training, fostering a more compliant organisational culture.
- Handled data protection matters reinforcing trust from clients regarding their personal information.
- Executed successful settlement agreements minimising costs whilst preserving business relationships.
- Offered advice for resolving contractual disputes, ensuring smoother business operations.
- Managed external counsel relationships for efficient handling of legal matters.
- Enhanced business strategies by providing legal counsel on complex corporate matters.
- Liaised with legal colleagues to identify required work, delegate tasks and speed up case progress.
- Trained stakeholders in legal developments to enable compliant working practices.
- Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.
SENIOR ATTORNEY
CMG ADVOGADOS
Almada
11.2009 - Current
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes
- Provided legal counsel on diverse business, financial and civil matters
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
- Assisted in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients
- Analysed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
- Counselled on potential outcomes of legal matters
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
EVENTS MANAGER
AL SHAWAF - ISHBILIA COMPOUND
Riyadh
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Organised complex logistics to ensure smooth running of events.
- Handled budgeting tasks, reducing unnecessary expenditure on events.
- Oversaw set-up and breakdown of events to maintain an organised workspace.
- Established relationships with suppliers for efficient event operations.
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Dealt effectively with last-minute changes to schedules or plans during events.
- Designed innovative themes and concepts for corporate functions and festivals.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favourable terms for the company.
- Facilitated effective team communication, resulting in better coordination during events.
- Liaised between clients, staff, and third-party vendors for harmonious event operations.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their specific requirements for the events.
- Selected venues, caterers, and other vendors for successful event planning.
- Delivered high-quality services by coordinating with various teams.
- Supervised event in person, greeting guests in front-of-house and troubleshooting issues through.
- Obtained client feedback to determine improvements for future events.
HR & LEGAL MANAGER
CRM DIGITAL
Sintra
01.2003 - 12.2009
- Led and directed HR team members and handled hiring, training and termination
- Stimulated employee engagement, loyalty and commitment to values and culture of company
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws
- Advised company on achieving statutory compliance by interpreting regulations, suggesting company policies and distributing literature on compliant work practices
- Drafted and negotiate agreements and transactions on behalf of company
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
LEGAL COUNSEL
LISBON CITY HALL
Lisbon
07.2002 - 10.2002
- Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts and other legal documents
- Provided legal counsel on diverse civil matters
- Analysed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
LEGAL COUNSEL
COMPANHIA DE SEGUROS TRANQUILIDADE
Lisbon
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law
- Developed compliance best practices for company
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims
- Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and probation officers while serving multi-cultural community
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents
- Researched and interpreted labour laws
- Negotiated settlements
Education
TRAINING LABOR CODE AMENDMENTS -
Portuguese Bar Association
10.2019 - 10.2019
POST GRADUATION LABOR LAW - undefined
Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
06.2001 - 06.2002
POST GRADUATION CRIMINAL LAW - undefined
Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
06.2002 - 12.2002
MASTER IN LAW - undefined
Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
09.1995 - 06.2000
TRAINING ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR DEFENDANTS - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
04.2002 - 04.2002
TRAINING DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
05.2002 - 06.2002
TRAINING DIGITAL SIGNATURE - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
10.2002 - 10.2002
TRAINING LABOR CODE - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
02.2004 - 03.2004
INTERSHIP - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
06.2001 - 11.2002
TRAINING LABOR RIGHTS, SALARY AND VACATIONS - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
05.2005 - 05.2005
TRAINING LABOR LAW AND HUMAN RESOURCES - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
12.2004 - 12.2004
TRAINING DATA PROTECTION - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
10.2004 - 10.2004
TRAINING CONFLICT MANAGEMENT - Human Resources
Skills and Lead
Portugal 08.2023 - 08.2023
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Public speaking
- Handling conflict
- Calm under pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Legal analytical thinking
- Ethics and professional standards
- Contractual interpretation
- Drafting legal documents
- Highly organised
- Oral and written communication
Languages
French
Intermediate (B1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 10/15/76
- Nationality: Portuguese
Affiliations
- Sports: spinning & crossfit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TRAINING CONFLICT MANAGEMENT - Human Resources
Skills and Lead
08.2023 - 08.2023
LEGAL COUNSEL EUROPE & HR MANAGER
DASSAULT AVIATION BUSINESS SERVICES PORTUGAL
06.2020 - Current
TRAINING LABOR CODE AMENDMENTS -
Portuguese Bar Association
10.2019 - 10.2019
EVENTS MANAGER
AL SHAWAF - ISHBILIA COMPOUND
03.2015 - 01.2017
SENIOR ATTORNEY
CMG ADVOGADOS
11.2009 - Current
TRAINING LABOR RIGHTS, SALARY AND VACATIONS - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
05.2005 - 05.2005
TRAINING LABOR LAW AND HUMAN RESOURCES - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
12.2004 - 12.2004
TRAINING DATA PROTECTION - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
10.2004 - 10.2004
TRAINING LABOR CODE - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
02.2004 - 03.2004
HR & LEGAL MANAGER
CRM DIGITAL
01.2003 - 12.2009
TRAINING DIGITAL SIGNATURE - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
10.2002 - 10.2002
LEGAL COUNSEL
LISBON CITY HALL
07.2002 - 10.2002
POST GRADUATION CRIMINAL LAW - undefined
Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
06.2002 - 12.2002
TRAINING DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
05.2002 - 06.2002
TRAINING ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR DEFENDANTS - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
04.2002 - 04.2002
POST GRADUATION LABOR LAW - undefined
Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
06.2001 - 06.2002
INTERSHIP - undefined
Portuguese Bar Association
06.2001 - 11.2002
LEGAL COUNSEL
COMPANHIA DE SEGUROS TRANQUILIDADE
09.2000 - 06.2002
MASTER IN LAW - undefined
Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
09.1995 - 06.2000
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