Dimitris Vidakis
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented law graduate with a strong academic foundation and a genuine passion for the legal profession. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to complex legal issues. Proven track record of effectively conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing comprehensive support to legal teams. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and public speaking to effectively collaborate with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Committed to continuous professional growth and delivering exceptional legal services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contracts Officer
University of Dundee
Dundee, Scotland
10.2022 - Current
- Worked with various clients/stakeholders across the higher education sector, both nationally and internationally, building strong understanding of their businesses.
- Checked completed work against quality assurance criteria to guarantee standardization and conformity to specifications around the legal framework.
- Devised individualized contracts and legal documentation, including, non-disclosure agreements, licenses, commercialisation agreements, minutes of extension and funding agreements amongst others, to fulfill bespoke client requirements.
- Performed due diligence across preliminary legal research.
- Prioritized tasks, managed multiple contracts simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for the requirements of the team's work, with focus on the new legal framework introduced post Brexit and how it replaced the EU regulations.
- Maintained working understanding of current laws and legal processes, continuously striving to develop professional knowledge.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision after completing initial training.
President
Dundee University Student Association
Dundee, Scotland
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated both as a governor for the University and a Trustee for the Association in a period of strategic change. In both organisations I actively participated in the launch of the new strategic plans which outlined our ambitious visions for the post-COVID-19 era.
- Elected by a community of more than 20,000 students both in Dundee and Internationally to represent their interests at the highest levels of local, national and international policy making.
- Provided leadership and direction both to my immediate executive team and to the entire association of 250 staff by supervising activities in order to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Signed budgets, audits and supervised timelines and priorities, ensuring the manifesto which my and I team were elected on was achieved.
- Lobbied the University Executive Group, Local, Scottish and UK government in order to implement policy development and champion the interests of the student community on the impact of COVID-19, the financial impact of the war in Ukraine and the massive housing crisis that Scotland is experiencing. Engaged in debates, performed political negotiation and applied conflict management techniques.
- Secured financial aid packages amounting to £700,000 pounds from the University Executive Group to the Association in order to tackle the financial and commercial impact of COVID-19.
- Awarded the 7th best student Association out of 160 in the UK by the WhatUni National Awards.
Safety Steward
Security Scotland Ltd
Dundee, Glasgow, Scotland
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Assessed sites before events to identify potential risks or challenges.
- Interacted with guests and staff to build rapport and enhance their overall experience.
- De-escalated and resolved conflicts with firm and professional style.
- Handled difficult conversations with the police and other emergency services in instances where their intervention was necessary.
Law Intern
Despoinas Striligas LPC
Heraklion, Crete
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided administrative support involving file management, correspondence and reception duties.
- Built new relationships in criminal and civil law field by engaging in networking events with up to 100+ attendees.
- Handled individual case queries by assessing information from multiple sources and designing potential strategies for resolution.
- Compiled information, recorded key dates and completed legal applications.
- Managed client correspondence by producing emails, letters and handling internal and external calls.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Graduate Career and Professional Development and Practice
University of Dundee
Dundee, Scotland 06.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Laws - English Law LLB
University of Dundee
Dundee Scotland 09.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
- Thought leadership
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Persuasive writing & Legal research
- Client pitching
- Administrative legal support
- Advocacy & Public Speaking
- Exceptional negotiator
Languages
English
Fluent
Greek
Native
Hobbies
My hobbies including playing competitive basketball, free diving in the sea, watching history movies and reading philosophical and psychological books.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Quote
"Follow your heart, but take your brain with you".
Alfred Adler
Timeline
Contracts Officer
University of Dundee
10.2022 - Current
President
Dundee University Student Association
07.2021 - 07.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Graduate Career and Professional Development and Practice
University of Dundee
06.2021 - 09.2022
Safety Steward
Security Scotland Ltd
06.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Laws - English Law LLB
University of Dundee
09.2018 - 06.2021
Law Intern
Despoinas Striligas LPC
06.2017 - 08.2017
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