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Ester Joosten

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Legal Advisor at VVOB - Education for Development

  • Education

    • Vrije universiteit brussel

      2009 - 2014
      Master's degree in international and european law

      Subjects in International law, Specialised Subjects of International Law, Human rights, European integration

    • University of cape town

      2015 - 2016
      Master of laws (llm) in international trade law and commercial law

      Masters in Commercial Law and Trade LawSubjects: Advanced Company Law, Company Law, Labour Law and Corporate Governance, Competition Law, Corporate Financial Structuring

    • Fiscale hogeschool brussel

      2021 - 2021
      Postgraduate degree corporate law

      Subjects in corporate law, shareholders agreements, the regulations under the new Belgian Company Code.

    • Vrije universiteit brussel

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor in de rechten

    • Universitetet i bergen (uib)

      2013 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree (erasmus) international law and legal studies

  • Experience

    • Ovam

      Jul 2009 - Aug 2013
      Legal assistant

    • Jobpunt vlaanderen

      Jul 2010 - Aug 2010
      Administrative assistant and assistant recruiter

      Summer intern

    • Departement leefmilieu, natuur en energie

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
      Legal assistant

      summer internships over different years

    • Brussels airport company

      Sept 2014 - Sept 2017
      Coordinator corporate events and worldwide conferences

    • Embassy of belgium in the united states of america

      Sept 2017 - Mar 2018
      Internship in development cooperation, trade and human rights

    • Sq-watt legal

      Jul 2018 - Jan 2020
      Attorney-at-law

      SQ Law is a Brussels based Law firm specializing in financial law, corporate law, and insurance law.

    • Verhaegen walravens

      Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
      Associate corporate & commercial law

      Areas of specialization: - Corporate and M&A- Real estate- Commercial contracts- Intellectual Property

    • Justia law

      Jan 2021 - Apr 2022
      Attorney-at-law

      Areas of specialization: - business and company law- insurance law- contract law

    • Fiabel

      Apr 2022 - now
      Legal advisor

      Fiabel is the Federation of Belgian Institutional Actors. These actors consist of 9 major players working towards a just and sustainable world. Fiabel supports its members and represents their interests in relation to the Belgian government.My current role entails: - advice on various topics in public law & support and reviewing suggestions for evolving legislation in development cooperation;- legal support for partnering organizations in a vast variety of areas; - support in communication with governmental actors; Show less

    • Vvob

      Apr 2022 - now
      Legal advisor

      VVOB - education for development is an institutional actor that provides technical assistance to official actors in the education sector. VVOB supports local capacity development as a means to stimulate sustainable development in countries in Africa, South America and Asia.My current role entails: - Determining and implementing the objectives of VVOB's legal department; - Drafting, reviewing, amending and negotiating commercial contracts ( service agreements, partnership agreements, procurement and supplier contracts, ...) as well as grant and subgrant agreements. - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating country agreements and MoU's with Ministries' and other governmental actors of partnering countries; - Updating & preparing all corporate documentation and formalities; - Providing legal support to various departments; - Keeping up-to-date with new legislations in development cooperation, public procurement, intellectual property and employment legislations and guidelines; - Create & promote an effective and sustainable companywide data protection program; - Monitor GDPR compliance, review data processing agreements and advise all departments on data protection measures; - Collaboration with partnering lawyer offices & support in litigations/mediations Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Getuigschrift bijzondere opleiding cassatie in strafzaken

      Orde van vlaamse balies
      Oct 2021

    • Certification of data protection auditor

      Data protection institute
      Dec 2023

    • Toefl - english c1 assessment

      Ets
      Jun 2018

    • Certification of data protection officer

      Data protection institute
      Oct 2022

    • Spanish assessment - b2

      Siele
      Mar 2015

    • Bekwaamheidsattest voor de uitoefening van het beroep van advocaat

      Orde van vlaamse balies
      Sept 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • International Volunteer

      Issued by The Cambodjan Children's House of Peace
      The Cambodjan Children's House of PeaceAssociated with Ester Joosten

    • International Volunteer

      Issued by Bouworde on Jul 2012
      BouwordeAssociated with Ester Joosten

    • Taal Monitor

      Issued by CLIP Taalvakanties vzw on Jun 2013
      CLIP Taalvakanties vzwAssociated with Ester Joosten

    • Volunteer

      Issued by SURF CLUB - University of Cape Town on Feb 2015
      SURF CLUB - University of Cape TownAssociated with Ester Joosten