Simona Ovčarikė
About:
A trusted advisor and a business partner specialising in corporate governance, ethics, compliance, commercial, and technology laws with keen interest in digital product development and innovation in technology. Academia and philanthropy are two other topics and areas that I'm passionate about.
languages
English, Lithuanian
Expertise:
Experience:
Western Union
Lawyer at Western Union
November 2021 - Present • Vilnius, Lithuania
Ethics lawyer working as part of the wider Corporate Legal Affairs group. Visiting lawyer to the procurement and real estate team. As part of my role I: - lead and support internal Ethics Office investigations, internal policies, ESG initiatives, Conflict of Interest disclosures. - work on broader corporate affairs matters and ensure corporate compliance with the applicable laws and regulations.Alteryx
Lawyer at Alteryx
2 years 5 mth • May 2019 - October 2021 • London, United Kingdom
I served Alteryx's EMEA and APAC regions. I was a trusted advisor and business partner to every department, including sales. As part of my role I: - helped streamline the deal process and efficiently close deals on favourable terms whilst protecting company and its assets. - structured, reviewed, drafted and negotiated NDAs, EULAs/MLAs and other business to business agreements. - worked on Order Form preparations, GDPR and privacy matters in EMEA. - reviewed and ensured compliance with export control laws and regulations. - prepared and finalised novations and assignments, supporting procurement of marketing and advertising services, goods and professional services. - undertook corporate related activities for a broad array of business areas, such as corporate governance, corporate compliance and real estate.Education:
The University of Law
2020 - 2022
LL.M Legal Practice Course (Solicitors)
City, University of London
2018 - 2020
LL.M International Business Law
Birkbeck, University of London
2017 - 2018
PGCert, Corporate Governance and International Business Ethics
University of Westminster
2011 - 2014
LL.B Law (Honours)