About Miguel
Legal Manager | Specialized in Privacy, AI Regulation, Startup Law & Legal Operations
As Legal Manager at Emma, I specialize in navigating complex legal landscapes and supporting the company's rapid growth in global markets. With extensive experience in GDPR compliance, AI regulation, and startup law, I help digital-first businesses reduce legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and scale confidently.
In addition to my role at Emma, I continue to offer independent legal consultancy via VMorais Consulting, bridging legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. I have supported international operations across 20+ jurisdictions at Indie Campers, and have successfully drafted, reviewed, and optimized over 150 contracts (NDAs, SaaS agreements, supplier contracts, influencer partnerships, employment contracts). I’ve also led GDPR implementation plans and created comprehensive legal documentation suites (terms of service, privacy policies, cookie notices) for startups.
My core focus remains on simplifying complex legal challenges and delivering fast, scalable, and remote-ready solutions, always aligned with your business objectives.
Services I Offer:
-GDPR Audits & Compliance: Data mapping, privacy policies, and comprehensive GDPR assessments.
-Platform, Marketplace & SaaS Terms: Drafting and optimizing terms and conditions for digital businesses.
-AI Act Readiness: Ensuring businesses comply with emerging AI regulations.
-Remote Work Compliance: Employment documentation and legal support for distributed teams.
-Startup Legal Packs: Offering templates, checklists, and strategic support to help startups scale.
-On-Demand Legal Advisory: Fractional, in-house legal support tailored to your business needs.
Let’s strengthen your legal foundation to help you scale faster and achieve your business goals with confidence.
📩 Reach out to discuss how I can support your project:
English
Native or bilingual
Portuguese
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
Can work on-site
Lisbon (up to 50km)
Experience
- EmmaLegal ManagerLEGALJune 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)Lisbon, PortugalLegal Manager (Advertising Law, Legal Operations, Corporate & Commercial Law)(EMMA, Oceania, EU, North America)As Legal Manager at Emma, responsible for overseeing the company's legal operations across multiple regions, with a particular emphasis on Advertising Law, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Legal Operations. Key areas of expertise include:Advertising Law: Leading the legal strategy and compliance for all marketing and advertising initiatives across various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations, including consumer protection laws, data privacy, and intellectual property rights. Advising on advertising campaigns, digital media, and social media marketing.Legal Operations: Driving legal department efficiency through the implementation of streamlined processes, contract lifecycle management, legal technology, and cost management initiatives. Collaborating with internal teams to establish best practices for legal workflows and ensuring the legal department's alignment with broader business objectives.Corporate & Commercial Law: Providing strategic legal counsel on corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and general commercial agreements, including contracts with suppliers, partners, and customers.Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, managing legal risk, and overseeing the implementation of corporate policies and procedures to mitigate risks in advertising, procurement, and corporate operations.Cross-Regional Legal Support: Coordinating and advising on legal matters across Oceania, the EU, and North America, tailoring legal strategies to meet the diverse regulatory and market requirements of each region.
- Indie CampersLegal AssociateLEGALDecember 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)Lisbon, PortugalProviding legal support across 20+ countries (EU, US, Oceania)Drafted and reviewed 100+ commercial contracts (SaaS, employment, suppliers)Led GDPR and consumer law compliance projectsCreated contract templates and legal policy frameworks for digital platformsAdvised C-level execs on regulatory risks and international expansionDesigned legal database for HR & Ops, reducing dependency on legal team
- Indie CampersSenior Legal AnalystLEGALAugust 2022 - December 2023 (1 year and 4 months)Lisbon, PortugalProvided full legal support across 20+ countries in the EU, US, and OceaniaHandled contract management, labour law, and consumer protection mattersDeveloped general terms & conditions and internal policy frameworksSolely managed legal operations for over a year — awarded Indie of the Year 2023Delivered fast, business-focused legal advice for daily operations and global expansion
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Education
- Post-Graduation, Digital ServicesFaculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa2023Post-Graduation, Digital Services
- Master of ManagementUniversidade Católica Portuguesa2020Master's degree, Law and Management