Gabriela Mendes B. Motta
Legal Operations
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
#OpenToWork
About
Experienced Legal Tech Specialist with 2.5+ years managing regulatory compliance and contracts across California, Texas, and New York.
Specialized in CCPA/GDPR compliance for 30+ marketplace platforms, optimizing legal processes and ensuring multi-jurisdictional regulatory accuracy.
What I'm looking for
Looking for a remote opportunity in Legal Operations, Contract or Compliance. Fully remote, full-time or part-time. I can communicate in fluent English and Spanish, advanced French as well.
Experience
Accounting Specialist
Vista Wine and Spirits
Mar 2024 – Present
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial, technology, and service contracts across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, reducing legal turnaround time for the compliance team.
• Advised on e-commerce, marketing, and consumer protection regulations, keeping company operations aligned with state-specific alcohol retail laws.
• Coordinated with external counsel on litigation and licensing matters, supporting resolution of regulatory disputes.
• Developed internal policies and corporate governance frameworks to standardize legal procedures across departments.
Tax ComplianceFinancial ReportingAudit ReadinessContract LawRegulatory ComplianceCorporate Governance
Tax Consultant
Ernst & Young
Jan 2022 – Mar 2024
• Supported VAT compliance across multiple international jurisdictions, preparing and filing VAT returns with consistent accuracy and within regulatory deadlines.
• Assisted in tax authority audits, gathering and reviewing financial data to ensure full documentation compliance.
VAT ComplianceTax AuditsFinancial Documentation
Legal Intern
Salamacha, Batista, Abbage & Calixto Advogados
Jan 2021 – Dec 2022
• Managed consumer law portfolio for a nationally prominent client, handling document translation and client-facing meetings across Portuguese and English.
Consumer LawDocument TranslationClient Communication
Education
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
Law Degree
2019 – 2023
Certifications
DELF B2 – French Language Certification
Alliance Française
2025 – No expiry
Skills
Risk MitigationCorporate GovernanceConsumer Protection LawLegal OperationsRegulatory ComplianceCross-border ComplianceTechnology LawData PrivacyContract Law
Languages
Portuguese (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Full professional proficiency)French (Full professional proficiency)Spanish (Full professional proficiency)Italian (Limited working proficiency)Arabic (Elementary proficiency)