“Law is a means of pursuing justice. Upholding the legal framework on which it rests depends on the principles of transparency and mutual trust—values that define the lawyer–client relationship, and are essential to providing solutions that safeguard rights, freedoms, and interests.”
As a Senior Associate in Labour and Social Security Law, the lawyer brings over 19 years of experience gained in both law firms and corporate environments, particularly within the Human Resources and Banking sectors. Her career reflects a versatile background, supporting both management and staff in companies, as well as advising individual and corporate clients through her work in private practice.
In Portugal, the lawyer has been involved in significant transactions, including company acquisitions, sales, mergers, and restructurings. She has overseen legal proceedings and administrative offenses, conducted legal audits, and contributed to the design and implementation of internal procedures and compliance projects.
Her career also includes extensive training experience and leadership roles, notably as Legal and Compliance Director of a multinational company. In this capacity, she not only handled legal matters but also led the Legal Department of Adecco Portugal, managing and coordinating a professional team with a focus on excellence and results.
Legal advice in the labour area to national and international companies, with regard to both individual and collective labor relations.
Daily advice to national and multinational companies operating in Portugal.
Participation in legal audits.
Internal and external legal training to staff and clients through her participation as a speaker on Conferences and Workshops.
Labour and Social Security
Labour Litigation
Compliance
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Legal and Compliance Director at Adecco Portugal (june 2021 - august 2023).
Legal Counsel at Banco BPI, S.A. – Human Resources Department (march 2019 – june 2021).
Senior Associate at Espanha & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, RL - (june 2015 - february 2019).
Legal Counsel and In-House Lawyer at Lusotemp – Empresa de Trabalho Temporário, S.A. – “TALENTER” (october de 2011 – may 2015).
Associate at Almeida Ribeiro & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados, RL (january 2008 - september 2011) e Trainee Lawyer (march 2007 - december 2011).
Trainee Lawyer at Mota Soares, Oliveira & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados, RL (october 2004 - february 2007).
Law degree, University of Lisbon, Faculty of law – 1999 to 2004.
Post-graduation in Employment Law, University of Coimbra, Faculty of law – 2009
Fundacion Masfamilia – Madrid – "Curso en Gestion de la conciliacion – Modelo EFR - 2019".
Institute of Social and Political Science – University of Lisbon - "Professional inclusion of People with Disabilities".
Legal advice in the labour area to national and international companies, with regard to both individual and collective labor relations.
Daily advice to national and multinational companies operating in Portugal.
Participation in legal audits.
Internal and external legal training to staff and clients through her participation as a speaker on Conferences and Workshops.
Labour and Social Security
Labour Litigation
Compliance
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Legal and Compliance Director at Adecco Portugal (june 2021 - august 2023).
Legal Counsel at Banco BPI, S.A. – Human Resources Department (march 2019 – june 2021).
Senior Associate at Espanha & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, RL - (june 2015 - february 2019).
Legal Counsel and In-House Lawyer at Lusotemp – Empresa de Trabalho Temporário, S.A. – “TALENTER” (october de 2011 – may 2015).
Associate at Almeida Ribeiro & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados, RL (january 2008 - september 2011) e Trainee Lawyer (march 2007 - december 2011).
Trainee Lawyer at Mota Soares, Oliveira & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados, RL (october 2004 - february 2007).
Law degree, University of Lisbon, Faculty of law – 1999 to 2004.
Post-graduation in Employment Law, University of Coimbra, Faculty of law – 2009
Fundacion Masfamilia – Madrid – "Curso en Gestion de la conciliacion – Modelo EFR - 2019".
Institute of Social and Political Science – University of Lisbon - "Professional inclusion of People with Disabilities".