Sara Tona - Resumen Abogado Internacional

Legal Advisor – Labor Department PKF Attest | Bilbao, Spain | Mar 2025 – Present Advised companies on employment law, including disciplinary actions, terminations, and drafting of internal communications. Represented clients in conciliation proceedings before the SMAC and supported court preparation. Reviewed due diligence and occupational risk prevention documentation. Legal Consultant – Market Expansion & Talent Management BIAAF | Bilbao, Spain | Sep 2024 – Present Provided legal advice on image rights and intellectual property for cultural and design initiatives. Supervised national and international collaboration contracts. Drafted and negotiated agreements to support strategic partnerships. Director – Retail & Visual Merchandising MDLO Studios | Paris, France | Sep 2023 – Jul 2024 Oversaw commercial expansion in Spain and France, including the launch of new retail locations. Managed team recruitment, training contracts, and compliance documentation. Negotiated supplier contracts and ensured legal follow-up of business agreements. Labor Law Jurist BLUEVOX Lawyers | Paris, France | Sep 2021 – Aug 2023 Represented clients before French labor courts and administrative tribunals. Advised on employment relations, dismissals, and the drafting of internal labor regulations. Developed compliance policies focused on health, safety, and HR governance. Legal Intern – Compliance & Commercial Law PKF Attest | Madrid, Spain | May 2021 – Aug 2021 Contributed to internal compliance policy development across HR, finance, and marketing functions. Conducted legal reviews of commercial operations and supported corporate legal audits. Legal Intern – Public & Commercial Law Martín Fernández Law Firm, Congress of Deputies, Court of Instruction No. 41 | Madrid, Spain | Mar 2019 – Jun 2019 Assisted in drafting legal documents and participating in legislative and commercial legal research. Observed court proceedings and gained exposure to high-profile cases in the criminal justice system. Supported legal procedures in the Spanish Parliament.

I hold a solid academic foundation in international and comparative law, supported by: Successful completion of the Spanish Bar Entrance Exam (Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía y Procura), enabling me to practice law in Spain. A Master’s in International Law from Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (2024), focusing on global legal systems and cross-border issues. A Double Degree in Spanish and French Law from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2022–2023), providing a comprehensive understanding of both legal systems. A French Baccalauréat in Economic and Social Sciences, specialized in Politics, from the Lycée Français de Bilbao (2017), complemented by earlier secondary education in Ireland.

Multilingual Communication: Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, allowing for efficient legal work across jurisdictions and effective client interaction in international contexts. Legal Drafting & Analysis: Strong ability to draft contracts, internal policies, legal opinions, and procedural documents in both civil and labor law frameworks. Regulatory Compliance: Experience developing and reviewing compliance policies related to HR, occupational safety, corporate governance, and commercial operations. Cross-border Legal Knowledge: Deep understanding of Spanish and French legal systems, with hands-on experience in international labor, commercial, and IP matters. Digital Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Adobe InDesign & Photoshop for document preparation, reporting, and communication. Organizational & Project Management: Coordinated recruitment, expansion strategies, and contract supervision across multiple markets and teams.

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Beyond my legal profession, I have a deep interest in both fashion and classical ballet, which have played an important role in shaping my character, discipline, and creativity: I worked as a freelance fashion stylist and editorial writer, engaging with creative industries and exploring the relationship between aesthetics, culture, and communication. This has given me valuable insight into the legal aspects of intellectual property and image rights. I completed a classical ballet program at the Royal Academy of London, which required years of dedication, precision, and perseverance. Ballet has strengthened my sense of discipline, focus, and performance under pressure, qualities I bring to my legal work.