Shinae (Kang) Bae
About Shinae (Kang) Bae
Shinae (Kang) Bae serves as the Head of Legal and Compliance at FutureLearn, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in law with experience in various roles, including legal counsel and pro bono foreign lawyer, and holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and the College of Law, London.
Current Role at FutureLearn
Shinae Bae serves as the Head of Legal and Compliance at FutureLearn, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads a growing legal team within a scaling start-up environment. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, she acts as the Data Protection Officer, focusing on data protection strategies and GDPR compliance.
Previous Experience at FutureLearn
Prior to her current role, Shinae Bae worked at FutureLearn as Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer from 2018 to 2019. During this time, she provided legal advice and support on various matters, contributing to the organization's compliance framework. Her experience at FutureLearn laid the foundation for her current leadership position.
Legal Career Background
Shinae Bae has a diverse legal career, beginning as a Trainee Solicitor at Allen & Overy from 2009 to 2011. She then continued her career at the same firm as an Associate from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Pro bono foreign lawyer at Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services in New Haven, CT, from 2012 to 2013. This varied experience has equipped her with a broad understanding of legal issues across different sectors.
Education and Expertise
Shinae Bae holds a Master of Arts in Modern and Medieval Languages from the University of Cambridge, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She also completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, London, from 2007 to 2008, and earned a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP Law School from 2006 to 2007. Her expertise includes advising on government contracts, E-commerce legal matters, and specialized knowledge in intellectual property and data protection.
Educational Background
Shinae Bae attended Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls from 1995 to 2002, where she completed her secondary education. She then pursued higher education at the University of Cambridge, followed by law studies at the College of Law, London, and BPP Law School. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both languages and law.