Christos Vrangalas
Athens
Summary
Commercial and privacy lawyer with over 7 years of in-house experience specializing in privacy, data protection, and commercial law. Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy-by-design principles and translating complex regulations, such as GDPR and the EU AI Act, into actionable strategies while proactively managing associated risks. Proficient in drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), privacy policies, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and a diverse range of commercial contracts. Recognized for delivering clear, business-oriented legal advice that drives compliance and fosters collaboration across organizations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Counsel
Workable Software
09.2019 - 08.2025
- Managed the Legal Department across the company's operations in Greece, UK and the US, delivering strategic and operational legal support.
- Negotiated and drafted a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, lease agreements and vendor agreements, achieving terms that align with company goals.
- Managed contract templates and update contract playbook.
- Drove privacy compliance across all products and services by developing privacy notices, managing complex DSARs, and partnering with InfoSec to support ISO27001 and SOC2 audits, strengthening the company's data protection framework.
- Served as the primary point of contact for data protection authorities and other relevant regulatory bodies in Greece, the UK and the US (Massachusetts).
- Supported HR with legal advice on employment contracts and internal policies aligned with Greek and UK labor law.
- Collaborated with sales teams to provide strategic guidance on deal structuring, client negotiations, and risk mitigation, facilitating faster contract closures.
- Collaborated with product and engineering teams to align new technology offerings with legal requirements, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Designed and delivered legal training programs for employees on privacy, contract management, and regulatory developments.
- Advised on corporate governance matters, including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and cross-border compliance for UK, US and Greek operations.
- Provided strategic advice on equity distribution and ESOP schemes.
- Collaborated with external counsels(US, UK, Greece) on cross-border corporate, commercial, and compliance matters.
Contracts Specialist
United BioSource LLC
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Finalized Clinical Trial Agreements and Budgets for Clinical Trials-Observational Studies across Europe and USA.
- Managed the contract negotiation process for international projects, including template development, making amendments to contractual documents (CTAs, NDAs, MSAs).
- Supported the Senior Contracts Manager and Legal Counsel in the development of risk and policy documentation and updating contract playbooks.
- Assisted in ensuring department's adherence to company's policies (SOPs), procedures and contracting standards as well guarding company against legal risks.
- Reported and escalated legal language issues to Legal Counsel or external counsels, as required.
- Maintained database/spreadsheets as necessary to facilitate tracking/documentation of departmental activities.
Property and Renewals Manager
Orchards of London
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed approximately 60 residential properties and tenancies.
- Drafted renewal contracts and new tenancy agreements by negotiating the terms and conditions between the two parties.
- Provided advice to tenants and landlords on their contractual obligations, when required.
- Dealt with deposits release and deposit disputes, checking inventories and check out reports.
- Performed office administration and accounting functions, including balancing accounts, recording rental payments and data management, by presenting monthly to the office Manager accurate expenditure spreadsheets.
Trainee Lawyer
Stergiopoulos Law
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Drafted legal documents and contracts.
- Supported senior lawyers in client meetings, case preparation and court appearances.
- Research and investigation work in legal cases, specializing in civil and criminal law.
Legal administrative assistant
Public prosecutor's office, Thessaloniki's Court of Justice
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Drafted legal documents.
- Maintained paper and electronic filing systems.
- Managed the secure sending and receiving of important documentation between the court and public service.
Education
Master - International Business Law (LLM)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
01-2015
Bachelor - Law (LLB)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
01-2012
European Law
Vrije Universiteit
01-2011
Skills
- Technology, Cloud & IT Law
- Privacy & Data Protection (GDPR, CCPA, DSA)
- AI Governance & Compliance (EU AI Act)
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation (SaaS, DPAs, NDAs, Reseller Agreements)
- Corporate Governance & Board Support
- Regulatory Engagement & Compliance Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Employee Training
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Employee Training
Certification
- Greek Qualified Lawyer
- CIPP/E Certification
- CIPP/US Candidate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Greek
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
IT SKILLS
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)
Teams / Slack / Jira / Confluence
Familiar with cloud services (AWS,GCP) and cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2)
One-trust(privacy management, DPIAs)
DocuSign/Dropbox sign(e-signature workflows)
Timeline
Legal Counsel
Workable Software
09.2019 - 08.2025
Property and Renewals Manager
Orchards of London
09.2018 - 06.2019
Contracts Specialist
United BioSource LLC
06.2018 - 09.2019
Trainee Lawyer
Stergiopoulos Law
07.2013 - 10.2014
Legal administrative assistant
Public prosecutor's office, Thessaloniki's Court of Justice
01.2013 - 07.2013
Master - International Business Law (LLM)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor - Law (LLB)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
European Law
Vrije Universiteit
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