Marta Pires Pinheiro
Bonn,Germany
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Legal Counsel
International Paralympic Committee
Bonn, Germany
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Advised on governance and regulatory compliance, leading policy reviews that enhanced risk management across 6 international sports federations (World Para Sports).
- Executed high-value deals negotiating favourable terms successfully; streamlined contract processes, ensuring efficiency across departments.
- Led safeguarding and disciplinary investigations, influencing policy reforms that bolstered athlete protection and accessibility compliance at major sporting events.
- Handled data protection matters reinforcing trust from stakeholders regarding their personal information.
- Reported on casework to enable progress and performance monitoring.
Legal Consultant
Sports Embassy CRL
Remote
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Facilitated the implementation of the YouFirst24 programme in partnership with the Cape Verdean Olympic Committee, supporting the participation of 10 athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local and industry-related legislation and regulations to bring informed expertise to projects.
- Negotiated contract terms and legal arrangements to support client needs, including partnership protocols, data protection, licensing agreements, and terms and conditions.
- Provided legal guidance on corporate governance and regulatory compliance for international sports projects.
Legal Advisor
European Handball Federation
Vienna, Austria
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted thorough regulatory assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks, resulting in a market reduction in data protection vulnerabilities and GDPR compliance.
- Coordinated with external counsel on brand protection and trademarks, facilitated seamless sharing of key information.
- Drafted and edited contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
- Organised files and maintained a comprehensive database of all ongoing cases for easy retrieval.
- Provided legal support in high-stakes disputes before international (sport-specific) arbitration bodies.
Legal Consultant
Cape Verdean Olympic Committee
Praia, Cape Verde
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked with key stakeholder to design and implement a comprehensive Code of Conduct and Ethics, strengthening governance frameworks.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts to secure agreements for sponsorship, media rights, and Olympic partnerships, facilitating Cape Verde's participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- Provided legal advice on internal affairs, implemented risk management strategies, and mitigated risks for business protection, leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Completed IOS 9001:2015 (Quality Management) training and certification, demonstrating on-going commitment to professional development.
Trainee Lawyer
FCA Advogados, S.P., R.L.
Lisbon, Portugal
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted legal research and drafted case reports, contracts, and memoranda on regulations.
- Presented strategic arguments based on key findings for successful client pleas and used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.
- Assisted senior lawyers in preparing case briefs, gaining valuable drafting and advocacy skills.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through excellent communication skills for improved client relations.
- Kept up-to-date with changing laws and regulations to provide accurate advice to clients.
Education
Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 -
BARBRI
08/2024 - 01/2025
Postgraduate Diploma - Criminal and Medical Law
University of Lisbon School of Law
Lisbon 02/2021 - 03/2022
LL.B. (Hons) - Law
University of Lisbon School of Law
Lisbon 09/2016 - 07/2021
Skills
- Commercially minded
- High level of individual responsibility
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Drafting legal documents
- Legal research
- Cross cultural communication
- Contract lifecycle management
Certification
- Safeguarding Essentials, Humanitarian Leadership Academy, August 2024
- ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management, eiC Formacao, September 2022
- Native or Bilingual Proficiency in English (C2/CPE), Grade A, University of Cambridge Language Assessment, November 2020
Languages
Portuguese
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced
German
Elementary
Volunteer Work
- Cape Verdean Paralympic Committee (June 2022 - June 2023)
- Association of Portuguese Speaking Olympic Committees (ACOLOP) (June 2022 - June 2023)
- Portuguese Food Bank (2014 - 2016)
- Pro Bono Portugal (February 2020 - January 2021)
Memberships
- Women in Sports Law
- 2024 Cohort, Female Leadership in Sport Mentorship Programme, Sports Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA)
- Portugal AVC (Portuguese Stroke Survivors Association)
- Legal Commission, Cape Verdean Olympic Committee
- Regulatory Commission, Cape Verdean Olympic Committee
Affiliations
- Reading novels and scripts
- History museums
- Podcast "Diary of a CEO" on daily walks
Timeline
Legal Counsel
International Paralympic Committee
06.2023 - 09.2024
Legal Advisor
European Handball Federation
09.2022 - 05.2023
Legal Consultant
Cape Verdean Olympic Committee
03.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Consultant
Sports Embassy CRL
01.2022 - 12.2023
Trainee Lawyer
FCA Advogados, S.P., R.L.
08.2021 - 01.2022
Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 -
BARBRI
08/2024 - 01/2025
Postgraduate Diploma - Criminal and Medical Law
University of Lisbon School of Law
02/2021 - 03/2022
LL.B. (Hons) - Law
University of Lisbon School of Law
09/2016 - 07/2021
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