Sarah S.
About Sarah S.
Sarah S. is a Senior Legal Counsel at Thought Machine, where she advises on intellectual property issues. She has extensive experience in legal roles, including positions at Visa Europe and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, and holds a BA in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Sarah S. serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Thought Machine, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she advises on intellectual property legal issues and supports innovation and strategic partnerships within the organization. Her expertise in technology licensing and legal matters contributes to the company's objectives and compliance.
Previous Experience at Visa Europe
Sarah S. has extensive experience at Visa Europe, where she held multiple legal roles. She worked as Senior Legal Counsel from 2019 to 2022, focusing on various legal matters. Prior to that, she served as Legal Counsel from 2018 to 2019 and as a Secondee - legal counsel for four months in 2017. Her work involved advising clients on M&A related intellectual property and commercial issues.
Legal Career at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Sarah S. began her legal career at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where she worked as a Trainee Solicitor from 2012 to 2014 and later as an Associate from 2014 to 2018. During her time there, she gained valuable experience in various legal practices, including advising clients on M&A related intellectual property matters.
Education and Qualifications
Sarah S. studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Jurisprudence from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her legal education at BPP Law School, completing the Legal Practice Course in 2012. These qualifications laid the foundation for her successful career in law.
Background in Technology Licensing
Sarah S. has a background in technology licensing, which she developed during her tenure at Visa Europe. This experience complements her current role at Thought Machine, where she applies her knowledge of intellectual property and strategic partnerships to support the company's legal framework.