Ángela Clemente Carrasco
Madrid
Summary
Legal professional, multilingual in Spanish, French and English, highly efficient and motivated. With experience in Compliance, Corporate Law, as well as Intellectual Property and Data Privacy, amongst others. In addition to my solid knowledge of the law, I have exceptional negotiation, leadership and teamwork skills, and I am methodical in management, documentation and monitoring of procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Counsel
InstaVolt S.L.
11.2023 - Current
- As the first Legal Counsel for InstaVolt, an EV charging station company expanding throughout Europe, including Madrid, Portugal, Ireland, and Iceland, I have faced a unique set of challenges and responsibilities
- Starting as the first employee in the Madrid office, my role extended far beyond traditional legal duties
- I have ensured compliance with local and EU regulations
- My expertise in environmental, consumer protection, and energy laws has been crucial in navigating the complexities of the EV charging sector
- With a strong background in real estate law, I've successfully secured strategic locations for our charging stations through skilled negotiations and meticulous due diligence
- In the early stages, I was tasked with building the company's legal and operational frameworks from the ground up
- This included creating standardized contracts, risk management procedures, and data privacy, and compliance checklists
- I helped draft and implement internal controls and corporate policies
- Each country we expand into has its unique challenges, from legal frameworks to cultural nuances in business practices
- Developing flexible strategies that adhere to local laws while supporting the company's growth objectives has been a key part of my job
- I've collaborated closely with teams across different countries to align our business strategies with legal and regulatory requirements.
Legal Counsel
InstaVolt S.L.
07.2020 - 11.2023
- During my time as a legal counsel for the law firm Habana Legal I advised clients on IP protection strategies and skillfully negotiated licensing agreements
- I have assisted various M&A deals, leading a thorough IP due diligence process, identifying and mitigating potential risks while maximizing the value of the IP assets involved, resulting in successful acquisition with minimized legal challenges
- I have led a team responsible for ensuring client's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Assisted in high-value mergers and acquisitions within the energy industry, resulting in a strengthened market presence and substantial revenue growth
- Advised clients on identifying and mitigating contractual risks
- Developed contract templates and best practices to minimize legal exposure and protect clients' interests.
Education
J.D. - Law Enforcement
University of Rioja (UNIR)
La Rioja01.2023
Judiciary and Prosecutor Exam -
ICADE
Madrid01.2020
Law Degree - Law (Pre-Law)
Autonomous University of Madrid
Madrid01.2017
Law Degree -
University of Sheffield
01.2016
Skills
- Complete knowledge of Spanish law
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Commercial law and intellectual and industrial property
- Contracts
- Compliance
- Consumer law
- Data Privacy
- Real Estate Law
- Administrative Law
- Public Policies
Certification
- Proficiency Cambridge Certificate B2
- French Certificate B2 Langue Française
Accomplishments
- 2009 - Member of the NGO BIOOR.
- 2009 - Camino de Santiago.
- 2011 - Volunteer building schools in the Himalayas.
- 2019 - Volunteering for an NGO that took in abandoned animals, sadly, it has had to close.
- 2023 - Speaker at the UNIR (Universidad de la Rioja) solidarity campus, giving online talks for girls in situations of exclusion in India.
Languages
Spanish - Native language
English - Proficiency (C2)
French - Advanced (B2)
Timeline
Legal Counsel
InstaVolt S.L.
11.2023 - Current
Legal Counsel
InstaVolt S.L.
07.2020 - 11.2023
J.D. - Law Enforcement
University of Rioja (UNIR)
Judiciary and Prosecutor Exam -
ICADE
Law Degree - Law (Pre-Law)
Autonomous University of Madrid
Law Degree -
University of Sheffield
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