Yael Hollander De Groot

Experience

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  Gross Law Firm - GKH

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2014

  Member of the Corporate and Securities Group at Gross, Kleinhendler, Hodak, Halevy, Greenberg & Co., one of Israel's most prominent law firms. Has considerable experience and expertise in corporate finance transactions and the representation of public and private companies in a wide array of corporate and securities matters. Was involved in the representation of a broad range of clients, with a principal focus on representing companies in capital markets transactions involving the sale of securities and their issuance in mergers and acquisitions including IPOs, and public and private offerings of equity securities, high-yield, and convertible debt. Routinely advised public companies, directors, and officers on securities and corporate governance matters, including all matters relating to disclosure obligations. Show less

  • Associate Lawyer

    Sept 2010 - Jul 2014

  • Trainee solicitor

    Sept 2009 - Aug 2010
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  Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2018

  Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company listed on Nasdaq (GLMD)• Established and structured an in-house legal department from the ground up, serving as a strategic advisor to the business with expertise in fundraising, complex contractual negotiations, and regulatory matters.• Achieved a 40% reduction in external counsel costs by leveraging strategic negotiation and contracting skills and implementing efficient legal processes.• Successfully launched the company’s phase 2b clinical trial, leading and negotiating complex contracting operations involving 80 hospitals across the US, Europe, and LATAM.• Raised over $100M by overseeing and executing the legal aspects of several large financing rounds under tight timelines, coordinating multiple stakeholders and third parties.• Ensured compliance with multiple regulations by diligently submitting and communicating company filings, providing strategic guidance to senior executives, and facilitating board and shareholders’ meetings. Show less

  • VP Legal Affairs and Strategy

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  • General Counsel

    Jul 2014 - Feb 2017
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  ThoughtRiver

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  High growth industry-leading B2B SaaS company focused on automated contract acceleration using ML and NLP. • Spearheaded the development of self-serve products, delivering immediate value to clients and expanding market reach to new user segments.• Led a team of legal technologists, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture.• Utilised data-driven insights to prioritise feature development, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and achieving optimal business impact.• Collaborated closely with the sales team to provide demos and training sessions, enhancing user understanding of product value and benefits, and driving higher engagement and satisfaction. Show less

  • Senior Product Lead

    May 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Account Executive

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
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  Wolters Kluwer

  Sept 2021 - now

  Global information services B2B company, empowering professionals dealing with cross border issues• Drive the strategy and vision of the flagship product, Kluwer Arbitration, maintaining its market-leading position and evolving it to meet user and market needs.• Employ a user-centric approach by conducting routine user interviews to ensure new developments and product enhancements address real pain points and deliver impactful solutions.• Apply Agile methodologies, including prototyping, testing, pivoting, launching MVPs, and iterating based on feedback.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on objectives and make informed decisions leveraging the expertise of all members.• Hold user forums to inform users about recent developments and upcoming features, boosting product engagement.• Serve as a product ambassador by speaking at conferences and webinars, increasing product visibility.• Play a crucial role in transforming the product into an expert solution, including introducing of data-driven tools.• Leading Kluwer Arbitration strategy, recognised as the winning legal innovation solution across various awards. Show less

  • Lead Product Manager

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Senior Product Manager

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2024