João Cabral

Senior Legal Counsel For The Employment Law & Compliance Department • Atlas at Atlas

João Cabral has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. João started their career as an Auditor at Colombogest - Gestão de Centros Comerciais S.A. in 2000. From there, they worked as a Lawyer at Bragança Bruno & Associados from 2004 to 2010. João then joined Portugal Telecom as an IT and Digital Legal Counsel, providing legal advice on various subjects and supporting strategic partnerships. In 2013, they transitioned to a role as a Legal Counsel at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, where they eventually became a Senior Legal Counsel at the Public Procurement Department and a Legal Counsel at the Department of Entrepreneurship and Social Economy. João also served as the Head of Human Resources at Centro de Medicina de Reabilitação de Alcoitão (Hospital), overseeing various HR responsibilities. João'smost recent role was as a Senior Legal Counsel for the Employment Law & Compliance Department at Atlas starting in 2023.

João Cabral's education history includes several academic and professional training experiences. In 1998, they began their studies at the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa, where they pursued a degree in Law until 2003. During their time at university, they also participated in a University Exchange Program at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2001.

After completing their degree, João Cabral enrolled in the Lawyer License Course at the Ordem dos Advogados Portuguesa from 2004 to 2006. This course provided him with the necessary qualifications to practice law.

In 2011, João Cabral attended the American School of Languages, where they achieved Proficiency in the English Language. This language proficiency may have contributed to their future international endeavors.

Continuing with their educational pursuits, João Cabral completed a Post-Graduate program in Commercial Law at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa from 2009 to 2010. This program likely enhanced their knowledge of corporate law.

In recent years, João Cabral has focused on expanding their expertise in specific areas. João underwent training in Public Procurement at PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda e Associados (Law Firm) in 2016. Additionally, in 2017, they attended the same institution for training on the changes to Portuguese procurement legislation in 2018.

Moving forward, João Cabral participated in a training program at B-Training Consulting in 2014, specifically obtaining the CCP Certificate in Pedagogical Competences (ex-CAP). This program likely equipped him with teaching skills.

In 2012, João Cabral engaged in training at the ISU - Instituto de Solidariedade e Cooperação Universitária on the subject of Volunteer Work. This experience suggests their interest in social and humanitarian endeavors.

Furthermore, João Cabral pursued distance learning in 2018 with DLC - Distance Learning Consulting, focusing on the General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD). This training indicates their commitment to staying updated on relevant legal frameworks.

Finally, in 2020, João Cabral returned to the Universidade Católica Portuguesa for post-graduate studies in Health Law.

Overall, João Cabral's education history demonstrates their continuous pursuit of knowledge and expertise in various legal and professional domains.

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