Transformation of the legal function: interview with Laetitia Pereira, Legal Manager and DPO, Divalto
Digital tools are changing the way we do business […] and they’re also helping operational staff to become more autonomous […]. Nowadays, there’s a real legal culture in the company.
Laetitia Pereira’s experience as legal manager and DPO at Divalto links legal operations to data protection. Digital companies rely on legal teams to turn regulatory requirements into workable advice for product, sales and management.
A professional interview provides a perspective anchored in its publication date. Corporate roles and market circumstances may change, while questions about customers, organisation and innovation remain relevant. The personal views of an interviewee must be distinguished from the general context of the industry.
Contract negotiation, privacy compliance and risk assessment intersect in the daily work of a legal manager and DPO. Early involvement in projects enables a legal team to help design workable solutions rather than intervene only when problems arise. These responsibilities connect legal expertise with operational decision-making.
Digital companies combine innovation with everyday operational constraints. Building an offer, working with partners and supporting clients require coordination across commercial, technical and management teams. What works for one company may not automatically translate to another sector or stage of growth.
Business-leader interviews illuminate challenges that rarely fit into product announcements: understanding customers, retaining skills and making strategic trade-offs. The perspective of a particular leader is valuable when placed beside broader questions about organisational priorities and the market, without assuming that one person’s approach applies universally.
