Sarah Shears
About Sarah Shears
Sarah Shears serves as the Associate General Counsel at Capgemini, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in legal roles across various organizations, she has built a solid foundation in legal counsel and data protection.
Work at Capgemini
Sarah Shears has been serving as Associate General Counsel at Capgemini since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Her experience in various legal capacities contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Capgemini, Sarah Shears held several legal positions. She worked as Senior Legal Counsel at LOD for five months in 2020-2021. Prior to that, she was Senior Legal Counsel at Atos for one year in 2019-2020. Her experience also includes roles at Sodexo as Legal Counsel from 2015 to 2018, and Shawbrook Bank as Solicitor from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Shears has a diverse educational background in law and literature. She studied at Harvard Law School, where she focused on Intellectual Property Law and completed the CopyrightX program in 2016. She also earned a Practice Diploma in International Intellectual Property Law from The University of Law from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in English Studies from Queen Mary University of London.
Legal Career Overview
Sarah Shears has built a comprehensive legal career since 2007, with experience across various sectors. She began as an Intellectual Property/Information Technology Solicitor at Moore Barlow LLP and has held positions at notable organizations such as American Express and BNP Paribas. Her roles have included responsibilities in data protection, legal advisory, and foreign exchange services.