Piotr Kłosowski
Legal Counsel | Ethics & Compliance | Corporate Governance
Žatec, CZ.About
Highly accomplished Legal Counsel and Head of Legal Department with over 15 years of experience providing strategic corporate legal support within regulated industries, specializing in corporate governance, compliance, and risk mitigation. Expert in developing and implementing internal regulations, advising executive management on complex legal matters, and leading cross-border initiatives, underpinned by deep academic insights into corporate whistleblowing systems and EU law.
Work
ORLEN Service Česká republika s.r.o.
|Legal Counsel
Litvínov, Czechia
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Summary
Providing comprehensive corporate legal support and strategic advisory to business units within a regulated industry, focusing on compliance, contracting, and whistleblowing.
Highlights
Spearheaded comprehensive corporate legal support, offering commercial advisory and daily guidance to diverse business units, ensuring operational continuity and legal adherence across complex projects.
Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a high volume of commercial contracts, streamlining contract management practices and mitigating legal risks across various business functions.
Led the development and implementation of robust compliance frameworks, internal regulations, and governance documentation, significantly enhancing organizational adherence to industry standards and legal requirements.
Provided expert GDPR and data protection counsel, successfully guiding the organization through complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring full compliance with evolving data privacy laws.
Conducted in-depth legal research and provided critical support for the whistleblowing agenda, contributing to the development of transparent internal reporting systems and risk mitigation strategies.
SPOLANA s.r.o.
|Head of Legal Department
Žatec, Ústecký kraj, Czechia
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Summary
Directed all corporate legal support functions, overseeing corporate governance, compliance, contract management, and dispute resolution for a major industrial entity.
Highlights
Directed all corporate legal support functions, strategically enhancing the corporate governance and compliance frameworks for a major industrial entity over 5 years.
Successfully drafted and negotiated a portfolio of high-value commercial contracts, facilitating critical business operations and achieving favorable terms in complex negotiations with business counterparts.
Orchestrated comprehensive statutory audit support, meticulously preparing legal documentation that ensured 100% compliance and successful outcomes in all audit processes.
Proactively managed and resolved significant legal disputes, including complex regulatory and environmental matters, protecting company interests and minimizing potential liabilities.
Developed and implemented robust legal risk assessment methodologies, identifying key vulnerabilities and proposing effective mitigation measures that informed strategic decisions for management and operations.
Law Office JUDr. Ing. Pavel Novák
|Lawyer
Žatec, Ústecký kraj, Czechia
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Summary
Provided general legal practice services, including extensive legal research, documentation preparation, and support for litigation and arbitration.
Highlights
Conducted extensive legal research and analysis across diverse areas of law, contributing to the strategic development of legal arguments and client solutions.
Prepared comprehensive legal documentation, including briefs, motions, and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards for various cases.
Provided crucial support for litigation and arbitration proceedings, assisting senior counsel in case preparation and dispute resolution efforts.
AAA AUTO a.s.
|In-House Lawyer
Prague, Czechia
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Summary
Delivered specialized in-house legal services with a focus on labor and employment law, while supporting international project coordination.
Highlights
Delivered specialized in-house legal services, focusing on labor and employment law to ensure compliance and mitigate risks for a large automotive group.
Provided critical legal support for international projects across Russia and Poland, coordinating cross-border legal requirements and managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
Advised on complex employment agreements and HR policies, contributing to a compliant and efficient workforce management strategy.
Education
Jagiellonian University
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Ph.D.
Legal Science
Courses
Dissertation: whistleblowing in corporate governance of public companies; legal frameworks, internal reporting systems, compliance, and proposals de lege ferenda.
Pompeu Fabra University
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LL.M.
Comparative, International and European Law (CIEL)
Courses
Focus on EU law and cross-border legal issues.
Jagiellonian University
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M.A.
Legal Science
Languages
Russian
Proficient
Spanish
Fluent
Turkish
Conversational
Hebrew
Conversational
Arabic
Conversational
English
Fluent
Polish
Native
Czech
Native
Certificates
Sworn Translator (Polish/Czech)
Issued By
Official Authority (Poland/Czech Republic)
Skills
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
Legal Counsel, Commercial Advisory, Legal Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Legal Research, Management Advisory, Cross-border Legal Coordination, Legal Guidance.
Contract Management
Contract Drafting, Contract Review, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management.
Dispute Resolution & Audit
Litigation Support, Arbitration, Statutory Audit Support, Legal Documentation, Dispute Management.
Specialized Law
Labor Law, Employment Law, EU Law, International Law, Environmental Law.
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Support, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Compliance & Governance
Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Governance, Internal Policies, Code of Conduct, Regulatory Affairs, Whistleblowing Systems, Internal Reporting, GDPR, Data Protection Law.