Carlos dos Reis Gomes
Mafra,Portugal
Summary
Lawyer with experience providing comprehensive legal support and strategic counsel. Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex agreements across various sectors, including technology, entertainment, and real estate. Expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating legal risks, with a focus on digital transformation and emerging technologies. Proven track record in intellectual property, consumer law, and commercial company law.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lawyer
Fidelidade - Companhia de Seguros, S.A.
Lisbon, Portugal
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Drafted and negotiated complex software agreements, including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud services, API integrations, AI solutions, and digital platform licensing;
- Negotiated complex service contracts with key service providers, liaising with multiple internal teams such as IT, procurement, and risk management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives;
- Provided comprehensive legal support throughout the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance with legal standards and organizational policies
- Provided legal support in the development and structuring of digital products and technology platforms, including metaverse projects and digital ecosystems
- Advised on regulatory compliance, particularly with the insurance regulator (ASF), regarding cloud computing regulations and reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices;
- Managed relationships with technology providers and partners, negotiating terms for software integrations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and digital services;
- Supported large-scale real estate projects, including the negotiation and drafting of complex construction contracts to ensure project viability and legal compliance;
- Handled complex disputes involving software licensing, intellectual property rights, and service delivery;
- Supported digital transformation initiatives, ensuring legal alignment with emerging technologies and best practices;
- Advised on consumer rights issues, ensuring alignment with legal obligations in digital contexts;
- Offered legal counsel across various jurisdictions, addressing cross-border challenges in technology deployment, compliance, and digital insurance solutions
Lawyer
NOS, SGPS, S.A.
Lisbon, Portugal
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Delivered legal guidance for audiovisual content acquisition across various distribution platforms
- Provided legal advice on the distribution of television program services and on-demand audiovisual services.
- Negotiated with key players in the national and international television, cinema, and entertainment markets, including providing negotiation and advisory services for contracting with major North American studios (Disney, Paramount, MGM, Sony, and Universal).
- Drafted and negotiated contracts related to the exploitation of multimedia sports rights.
- Drafted and analyzed contracts concerning the acquisition and licensing of Intellectual Property rights (Copyrights and Related Rights, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Patents, and Utility Models).
- Provided legal advice on advertising matters, particularly regarding compliance with advertising legislation, legal validation of advertising spots, and negotiation of advertising sales/exchange/distribution agreements.
- Provided legal advice on live event organization, including drafting and negotiating contracts related to infrastructures.
- Conducted training sessions for various regulatory and police entities on Intellectual Property matters.
- Provided legal support in regulatory matters related to TMT, media, competition law, and digital services.
- Provided legal advice on Consumer Law issues.
Lawyer
SPS Advogados
Lisbon, Portugal
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided legal counsel and direct support to a leading bank in the Luso-Iberian market.
- Managed high-stakes legal actions involving potential litigation against the client.
- Conducted comprehensive audits and due diligence for large corporations.
- Delivered legal advice and litigation support in real estate law.
- Provided specialized legal services in Intellectual Property, with a particular focus on trademarks, patents, and copyright.
- Advised private clients on a diverse range of legal matters.
- Seconded to a French company, a prominent leader in the automotive sector.
- Seconded to a German company, a distinguished leader in the automotive sector.
- Focused on Consumer Law and Commercial Company Law.
Trainee Lawyer
CPGL - Teixeira da Costa, Nuno Paixão, José Ribeiro, Paulo Brandão & Associados
Cascais, Portugal
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Engaged in a comprehensive internship across various areas of legal practice.
- Focused on Civil Law, gaining experience in a broad range of legal issues.
- Developed expertise in Commercial Law, handling key aspects of business transactions and disputes.
- Worked on Corporate Law matters, providing support in company formation, governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Acquired experience in Real Estate Law, assisting in property transactions and legal matters.
- Gained knowledge in Criminal and Administrative Offenses, supporting the legal team in related cases.
Intern
Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Lisbon, Portugal
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Internship in the Department of Foreign Policy, offering legal support on matters of Public International Law.
- Focused on collaboration with international organizations involved in multilateral politics.
- Provided legal assistance on issues related to Human Rights within the framework of international law.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Law
09.2012 - 09.2017
Postgraduate Degree - Economic Law and Social Investment
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
03.2017 - 06.2017
Master's Degree - Administrative Law and Public Administration
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
09.2017 - 08.2018
Postgraduate Degree - Data Protection Law
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
08.2019 - 09.2020
Postgraduate Degree - Intellectual Law
Portuguese Association of Intellectual Law (APDI)
01.2021 - 09.2021
Postgraduate Degree - XVIII Postgraduate Course in Competition and Regulation
IDEFF - Instituto de Direito Económico Financeiro
Lisbon /2025 -
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- I stay active through cycling, boxing, and jiu-jitsu. I have a strong interest in the intersection of technology, law, and financial markets, with a particular focus on intellectual property and digital transformation. I explore these areas through reading and ongoing professional development.
Certification
- Intensive Course in U.S. Legal Methods & Legal English, George Washington University - School of Law
August 2016 - Internship Course of the Portuguese Bar Association, Portuguese Bar Association
(Final Written Exam Grade: 18/20 | Oral Exam Grade: 14/20 | Final Grade 16/20)
September 2017 — August 2019 - 1st Course in Procedural and Process Law of Intellectual Property, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
January 2020 — September 2020 - 1st Course in Blockchain & Smart Contracts, Nova School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE)
September 2021 - FAAST Course - Forward the Advanced Analytics Smart Transformation, Nova School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE)
March 2022
Timeline
Lawyer
Fidelidade - Companhia de Seguros, S.A.
11.2023 - 02.2025
Lawyer
NOS, SGPS, S.A.
07.2021 - 11.2023
Postgraduate Degree - Intellectual Law
Portuguese Association of Intellectual Law (APDI)
01.2021 - 09.2021
Postgraduate Degree - Data Protection Law
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
08.2019 - 09.2020
Lawyer
SPS Advogados
06.2019 - 06.2021
Master's Degree - Administrative Law and Public Administration
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
09.2017 - 08.2018
Trainee Lawyer
CPGL - Teixeira da Costa, Nuno Paixão, José Ribeiro, Paulo Brandão & Associados
09.2017 - 06.2019
Postgraduate Degree - Economic Law and Social Investment
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
03.2017 - 06.2017
Intern
Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Law
09.2012 - 09.2017
Postgraduate Degree - XVIII Postgraduate Course in Competition and Regulation
IDEFF - Instituto de Direito Económico Financeiro
/2025 -
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