Alexandru Cristea
About Alexandru Cristea
Alexandru Cristea is a Regional Legal Counselor at Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H., where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in legal advisory roles across various organizations and provides legal support for international teams.
Work at Gebrüder Weiss
Alexandru Cristea has served as a Regional Legal Counselor at Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H. since 2016. He works remotely from Bucharest, Romania, while being based in Lauterach, Vorarlberg, Austria. In this role, he provides legal support for English-speaking teams operating in various countries, including the UK, Germany, and Austria. His responsibilities include advising on legal issues related to logistics and transportation across multiple regions, such as Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Republic of Serbia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. He also coordinates the work of outside legal advisers to ensure alignment with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience in Law
Before joining Gebrüder Weiss, Alexandru Cristea held several legal positions. He worked as an Associate Lawyer at CITR GROUP from 2011 to 2013 in Bucharest. Following this, he joined PETERKA & PARTNERS as an Associate Lawyer for one year in 2013. He also served as a Legal Advisor and Senior Contract Specialist at Accenture Industrial Software Solutions Romania from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he gained experience as an intern at PwC Romania in 2008, working with the correspondent law company David & Baias.
Education and Expertise
Alexandru Cristea earned his Bachelor's degree in Law from Universitatea din București, studying from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his legal education by completing the National Institute for Training of Lawyers (INPPA) program, achieving the status of Definitive Lawyer from 2011 to 2012. He also studied at the National Union of Insolvency Practitioners of Romania, where he obtained the title of Definitive Insolvency Practitioner from 2012 to 2013. In 2010, he participated in a program organized by the European Commission's Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) in Zwickau, Germany, earning a YouthPass for Youth Exchanges.
Legal Training and Coordination
In his current role, Alexandru Cristea is responsible for conducting in-house training on relevant legal topics for the organization. He ensures that the legal team is well-informed about current laws and regulations affecting their operations. His coordination of outside legal advisers is crucial for maintaining compliance and achieving organizational objectives. Cristea's involvement in transnational deals with major companies and law firms highlights his expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes.