Bernard Krzyzowski

Head of Office & Policy Advisor (APA) at the European Parliament || European Private Law (LL.M.) and PPLE (B.Sc. Hons.) Graduate || aka Beno Krzyzowski

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

LLM graduate with experience in both private and public sector. Interested in private law and particularly the role of private law in the transition into a more sustainable and just economy. Proven ability to work in an international and dynamic environment. Broadly interested in company law, consumer protection (including data protection), environmental law as well as European Union affairs in general. Experience in legal documentation drafting, legal and political negotiations, public affairs as well as in regulatory compliance and monitoring, business consulting and legal assistance. Very eager to further develop professional skills and face new challenges. Open minded, creative, diligent and passionate employee.

Experience

  • European Parliament (Bruksela)
    • Head of Office & Policy Advisor (APA)
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      Head of office & Policy Advisor to MEP Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus || S&D Group || CULT, FEMM, IMCO and PETI Committees || HOUS Special Committee || S&D Coordinator in the FEMM Committee

    • Policy Advisor (APA)
      Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 · 7 mos

      Policy Advisor (APA) to the Chair of the Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee (FEMM) in the European Parliament || FEMM, EMPL, BUDG, AFET committees || Head of delegation

    • Accredited Parliamentary Assistant (APA)
      Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 · 4 mos

      Accredited Parliamentary Assistant || IMCO, ENVI and LIBE committees Fixed term contract (maternity leave cover)

  • MEP Trainee at European Parliament
    Sep 2022 - Jun 2023 · 10 mos

    Legal trainee to an MEP (masters of law was a requirement for the position)

  • Schuman Trainee at European Parliament
    Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 · 5 mos

    Legislative Affairs Unit (LEGI) - a horizontal service working with committee secretariats in DG IPOL and DG EXPO

  • B8 International AG (5 mos)
    • Legal Consultant
      Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 · 2 mos

      Advising the firm on various legal issues, including compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual relations. Drafting and revising various legal documents including contracts (service agreements, MSA, NDA, copyright acquisition). Managing the firm's documentation in a VDR environment for a due diligence process. Supporting other departments, particularly in product development and investor relations (contributing to investors presentations, pitch deck and communication with potential investors).

    • Legal Researcher
      Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 · 3 mos

      Working in the Warsaw office of a Swiss company, B8 International AG. Conducting a comprehensive research of relevant regulations for the firm's compliance strategy. Focusing on EU legislation and the national acts implementing EU law into the respective legal frameworks. Additionally, analyzing international legal framework, and the laws of more than 70 global economies including the USA, Canada, Russia, Brazil, India and China. Supporting the company in adapting the business strategy in light of the findings of the research and other relevant factors, and managing the company's documentation, including documents for the National Court Registry (PL: KRS).

  • Legal Intern at IRIS Telecommunication Poland Sp. z o.o. (Nokia Group)
    May 2021 - May 2021 · 1 mo

    Supporting the company's legal department in a variety of tasks, including: legal research; revision of contractural documents; filling and revising documents for the National Court Registry (PL: KRS); communication with external parties including potential contractors as well as administrative bodies; developing the company's strategy in light of new regulations and functions, particularly in the field of obtaining and processing sensitive state data (PL: kancelaria tajna).