Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Selected Achievements
Legal Expertise
Accomplishments
Interests
Key soft skills
Timeline
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Lucia Jendrolova

Senior Legal Counsel
Bratislava,Slovakia
Lucia Jendrolova

Summary

Results-driven legal professional with a decade of experience in commercial, labor, public procurement, and real estate law. Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts, ensuring GDPR and regulatory compliance, and supporting cross-functional teams in retail, research, and construction sectors. Strategic thinker skilled at risk management and collaborating with HR and executive leadership. Eager to leverage legal acumen as a strategic business partner in a dynamic international setting, balancing risk mitigation with growth and efficiency goals.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Biomedicínske centrum Slovenskej akadémie vied, v. v. i.
Bratislava, Slovakia

Legal Counsel
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: A leading research institution in the Slovak Republic.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements, including research collaboration agreements, purchase and work contracts, lease agreements, NDAs, and Material Transfer Agreements.
  • Supported the development of corporate governance policies and best practices, contributing to a strong culture of ethical conduct and accountability.
  • Active contractual negotiations with research institutions and commercial partners.
  • Serving as the institutional Data Protection Officer.
  • Preparing documentation and legal opinions for public procurement procedures.
  • Handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
  • Drafting internal policies and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements for public institutions.
  • Providing legal support in labor law, including collective bargaining, and employment documentation.
  • Advising on corporate governance and legislative implementation.

TESCO STORES SR, a.s.
Bratislava, Slovakia

Senior In-House Counsel
01.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Company Overview: A multinational retail chain.
  • Provided strategic legal support in areas of labor, commercial, property, and administrative law
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a wide range of contracts, including construction, lease, NDA, assignment, and sales agreements.
  • Successfully negotiated and streamlined contractual terms in multiple lease and sales agreements, contributing to cost savings and faster project execution.
  • Advised HR on employment law and GDPR matters.
  • Contributed to lease and real estate development projects through legal risk analysis and contract management.
  • Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas.
  • Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.

Elektrovod a.s.
Bratislava, Slovakia

Senior Legal Counsel & HR Manager
02.2019 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Company Overview: A newly established construction company by a reputable single stakeholder.
  • Established and managed legal and HR policies as part of the company's core leadership team.
  • Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts (construction, consortium, employment, NDAs).
  • Oversaw recruitment and internal HR processes, including motivation and training programs.
  • Supported company expansion to over 80 employees through strategic legal and HR planning.
  • Provided advice on public procurement procedures and legal compliance.
  • Assisted in structuring corporate governance policies that promoted transparency and accountability within the organization.

Medusa Restaurants
Bratislava, Slovakia

Legal Counsel
02.2018 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Reputable F&B company chain
  • Managed corporate legal matters and contract lifecycle in the F&B and hospitality sectors.
  • Acted as Data Protection and Compliance Officer.
  • Handled administrative law issues and communications with authorities.
  • Reported legal risk assessments and labor law guidance to the executive team.
  • Drafted clear and concise contracts that protected the company''s interests while facilitating successful business transactions.

SAG Elektrovod a.s.
Bratislava, Slovakia

Legal Counsel
02.2014 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Company Overview: A reputable construction company aimed at the assembly and design of high-voltage electric lines, operating both in SR and abroad, and part of a reputable international consortium.
  • Provided legal and compliance support for public procurement and employment relations.
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts, company policies, and internal regulations.
  • Acted as Compliance and Data Protection Officer.
  • Negotiated with trade unions, and participated in collective bargaining.
  • Provided legal and compliance support for public procurement and employment relations.

Education

Paneurópska Vysoká Škola
Bratislava

Master of Law (Mgr.) from Faculty of Law
01.2006 - 01.2011

Skills

Certification

  • GDPR Compliance Coordinator, T

Selected Achievements

  • Led legal support for internal audit of lease agreements across 30+ retail locations, identifying compliance gaps and reducing potential liabilities
  • Established comprehensive GDPR compliance system in a hospitality company, aligning processes with EU standards and applicable legislation
  • Provided legal leadership during setup of HR and legal infrastructure for newly founded construction firm, enabling smooth scaling to 80+ employees
  • Cooperated with international partners and legal teams on cross-border agreements and data protection compliance (GDPR)
  • Drafted bilingual contract templates and communicated legal positions to foreign stakeholders

Legal Expertise

  • Commercial & Contract Law
  • Employment & Labor Law
  • GDPR & Compliance
  • Public Procurement
  • Real Estate & Lease Law
  • Corporate Governance

Accomplishments

  • Led legal support for internal audit of lease agreements across 30+ retail locations, identifying compliance gaps and reducing potential liabilities.
  • Established comprehensive GDPR compliance system in a hospitality company, aligning processes with EU standards and applicable legislation.
  • Provided legal leadership during setup of HR and legal infrastructure for newly founded construction firm, enabling smooth scaling to 80+ employees
  • Cooperated with international partners and legal teams on cross-border agreements and data protection compliance (GDPR).
  • Drafted bilingual contract templates and communicated legal positions to foreign stakeholders.

Interests

Self improvement, history and philosophy literature

Sports: skiing, running, hiking

Key soft skills

  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork
  • High level of autonomy and decision-making
  • Strategic legal thinking and risk management
  • Fluent in English, experienced in international environment

Timeline

Legal Counsel

Biomedicínske centrum Slovenskej akadémie vied, v. v. i.
04.2024 - Current

Senior In-House Counsel

TESCO STORES SR, a.s.
01.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Legal Counsel & HR Manager

Elektrovod a.s.
02.2019 - 05.2022

Legal Counsel

Medusa Restaurants
02.2018 - 02.2019

Legal Counsel

SAG Elektrovod a.s.
02.2014 - 12.2017

Paneurópska Vysoká Škola

Master of Law (Mgr.) from Faculty of Law
01.2006 - 01.2011
Lucia JendrolovaSenior Legal Counsel