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ANDREEA VACARUS

Melbourne

Summary

Legally trained professional with an LLM from the University of Melbourne and hands-on experience in legal research, regulatory compliance, and cross-border advisory. Former PwC consultant advising financial institutions on EU and ESG-related regulations. Skilled in legal documentation review, stakeholder engagement, and multilingual communication (English, French, Romanian). Demonstrated leadership and operational management through supervisory and recruitment experience in dynamic environments. Now seeking a paralegal or legal consulting role in Melbourne to apply my research, advisory, and regulatory skills to deliver strategic legal support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Supervisor

San Telmo Group
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed a team and daily service operations, ensuring high-quality guest experiences and workflow efficiency.
  • Handled recruitment duties, including screening, phone interviews, and first-round interview management.
  • Conducted monthly performance appraisals and coached staff to support growth and accountability.
  • Managed payroll and rostering, consistently optimizing labor efficiency and maintaining wage costs below 17.5%.
  • Trained and onboarded new staff, and developed training programs to improve service standards and team performance.

Consultant – Global Fund Distribution

PwC
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Advised asset managers and financial institutions on cross-border fund distribution strategies in line with EU, EEA, and non-EU regulatory frameworks.
  • Conducted compliance reviews of marketing materials in English, French, and Italian.
  • Maintained and updated regulatory intelligence databases across EU/EEA countries.
  • Analyzed ESG-related disclosures to ensure compliance with country-specific sustainability regulations.
  • Identified regulatory gaps and provided strategic remediation guidance.
  • Acted as a key point of contact for clients, delivering tailored advice on evolving requirements.

Trainee – Global Fund Distribution

PwC
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducted legal research and drafted summaries on EU regulations, directives, and national laws.
  • Contributed to the development of a digital platform centralizing UCITS and AIF fund data for client and internal use.

Education

Master of Laws (LLM) -

University of Melbourne
01.2024

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours -

University of Abertay Dundee
01.2021

European Baccalaureate -

European School of Luxembourg
01.2017

Skills

  • Legal Research & Regulatory Analysis (EU, ESG, Australian law)
  • Cross-Border Fund Compliance & Advisory (UCITS, AIF)
  • Legal Document Review (Marketing Materials, Contracts)
  • Client Advisory & Stakeholder Communication
  • ESG Disclosure Review & Sustainability Compliance
  • Multilingual Legal Support (English, French, Italian)
  • Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
  • Recruitment & Performance Appraisals
  • Payroll & Rostering Optimization
  • Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
  • Interpersonal Communication & Adaptability

Certification

  • EVOLVE+ Leadership Training (How to Lead, Choose, Train)
  • Principal’s Award for Employability – Abertay University (2019)
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Languages And Technical Skills

English (Fluent), French (Fluent), Romanian (Proficient), Spanish (Beginner), Italian (Beginner), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Timeline

Restaurant Supervisor

San Telmo Group
02.2023 - Current

Consultant – Global Fund Distribution

PwC
06.2021 - 01.2023

Trainee – Global Fund Distribution

PwC
07.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Laws (LLM) -

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours -

University of Abertay Dundee

European Baccalaureate -

European School of Luxembourg

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