łukasz Schmidt
About łukasz Schmidt
Łukasz Schmidt is a Senior Legal Counsel at DXC Technology and Poland Legal Lead at UnitedLex Corporation, with extensive experience in legal and tax enforcement roles.
Work at UnitedLex
Currently, Łukasz Schmidt serves as Senior Legal Counsel at UnitedLex Corporation, specifically in the role of Poland Legal Lead for DXC Technology. He has held this position since 2017. In this capacity, he represents the company before administrative authorities and manages dispute resolution processes. His responsibilities also include providing comprehensive assistance in managing contracts during the presale phase for international deals, ensuring that all legal aspects are addressed effectively.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining UnitedLex, Łukasz Schmidt worked at Cisco as a Team Leader in Presales for the DACH and Central regions from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure, he facilitated knowledge transfer to colleagues as a member of the Solution Hub. His role involved overseeing presales activities and ensuring that the legal requirements were met in the sales process.
Legal Career Background
Łukasz Schmidt began his legal career at EY, where he worked as a Junior Legal Counsel from 2012 to 2015. This role provided him with foundational experience in legal matters, particularly in contract management and compliance. He also briefly worked in the Tax Enforcement Department at II Urząd Skarbowy in 2011, gaining insights into tax law and enforcement.
Education and Expertise
Łukasz Schmidt holds a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Wroclaw, which he completed from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in History of Art from the same university, studying from 2012 to 2017. His educational background equips him with a diverse perspective in legal matters, particularly in intellectual property issues within large IT contracts.
Contract Management and Deal Closure
In his professional roles, Łukasz Schmidt has specialized in resolving issues related to intellectual property within complex IT contracts. He has experience in closing deals with a total contract value of up to $50 million USD, demonstrating his capability in managing high-stakes legal negotiations and contract management.