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Founded Paralex to provide accessible and reliable paralegal support for entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals. Combining experience in IP, licensing, and contract management with a practical and client-focused approach. Services include reviewing and drafting contracts, NDA’s, general terms and conditions, and other legal documents, always focusing on clarity and practicality. • Offer tailored legal and administrative support for SMEs, startups, and law firms. • Translate complex legal language into clear and practical documents. • Build on several years of experience at VUB TechTransfer, with in-depth knowledge of IP, licensing, and research valorisation. • Provide flexible, remote assistance in both Dutch and English. My client portfolio includes Resilionce and Taskfullyyours, Valence Technologies, AILOS(early-stage startups) Ace Law (Attorney office), as well as VUB TechTransfer, where I also gained several years of in-house experience.
As a Paralegal at Bumacogroup, I support the legal department in managing a wide range of legal and administrative tasks, with a strong focus on contract management, compliance and financial follow-up. This position enables me to further develop my legal skills within a dynamic corporate environment. • Draft, review and prepare commercial contracts and legal documents. • Follow up on invoicing and send formal notices of default (reminder and demand letters) when required. • Communicate with external legal partners and clients. • Track legal obligations and monitor relevant regulatory changes affecting the group.
During my studies in Legal Practice, I had the opportunity to combine my role as an IP & Licensing Administrator with providing support to our legal team, which greatly contributed to my development as a Paralegal. I successfully completed my internship with the VUB TechTransfer Legal Team and continue to assist them. • Successfully manage the legal inbox and facilitate legal team meetings. • Create and review legal templates and contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards. • Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing legal guidance and support. • Document key points and legal advice for internal records.
In May 2021, I advanced in my role as an IP & Licensing Administrator. Around the same time, I began studying Law Practice at UCLL, which reinforced my strong interest in legal matters. • Ensure compliance with IP regulations and oversee administrative processes. • Coordinate with the legal team to implement strategic improvements in IP management. • Manage the administrative aspects of the entire intellectual property portfolio linked to VUB, ensuring it remains up to date—from the initial filing under an IDF to the granting of patents. • Assist the legal team with reviewing legal documents and preparing documentation for licensing agreements.
• Manage contract processing and follow-up, ensuring timely completion. • Oversee project financing applications for the Brussels portfolio. • Ensure accurate data input and reporting for the financial department.
• Ensure the sterilization of surgical equipment for orthopedic procedures. • Coordinate with the medical team to maintain operational efficiency and safety.
• Provide customer service and problem-solving solutions. • Consistently meet and exceed customer satisfaction targets
Started out as a waiter but quickly worked my way up to floor manager. I therefore consider this my first real job experience. • Manage a team of 7 staff members and ensure smooth service operations. • Train staff in customer service and operational efficiency. • Handle administrative tasks related to staffing and scheduling.
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