Gelise Costa

Head of Legal, LATAM
General Counsel EMEA, South Europe

Bio

15+ years-experience Lawyer in corporate, international and employment law across EMEA and LATAM holding an Executive MBA and bars in both. Fluent in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, with a career built at the intersection of law, business strategy and global workforce management, in multi-jurisdictional comparative work, provides pragmatic, risk-aware solutions that enable sustainable international expansion and operational efficiency, ensuring that clients can scale their operations while maintaining full legal integrity. Has the ability to translate intricate complex legal requirements into strategic insights and clear, actionable guidance that accelerates confident decision-making to support business growth.

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Personal Interests

Three Fun Facts About Me

I grew up in a military household, which trained me early in planning, strategy, precision, and the art of staying exceptionally calm under pressure.
As a child, I was prepared for two radically different futures: becoming a ballerina or becoming a diplomat.

What's a hobby or interest you've always wanted to pursue but haven't had the chance to yet?

Investment and capital markets, especially IPO’s.

If you could eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Mediterranean cuisine.

If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?

Anything related to technology.

Content That Keeps Me Informed

International journals, official governments channels, law firm’s channels, employment and corporate associations channels, subscriptions on HR and staffing across EMEA and LATAM.

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