Heleen Oosthuizen
Director of Legal & Compliance | Legal Operations, Process Improvement & Technology-Driven Solutions
- Role
- Director, Legal & Compliance at Everise
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heleen Oosthuizen
I’m a legal and compliance leader with 10+ years of international experience driving efficiency, risk management, and scalable legal operations for high-growth companies — from startup through IPO.I specialize in legal operations, corporate governance, compliance, M&A, and contract lifecycle management. I build and optimize legal infrastructure by designing scalable processes, implementing policies and compliance programs, and leading cross-functional initiatives that align legal strategy with business goals.Whether leading M&A workstreams, preparing for IPOs, supporting international operations, or rolling out legal technology solutions, I bring a business-focused, operational mindset to deliver measurable impact.
Experience
Director, Legal & Compliance
Jan 2023 — Present
Everise is a global leader in customer experience, serving healthcare, logistics, insurance, financial services, technology, and more.Within Everise’s Legal Department — supporting professionals across six countries — I drive legal strategy and operational excellence through:* Compliance: Ensuring adherence to complex regulatory frameworks, enforcing policies, and implementing new programs to mitigate risk.* M&A Diligence & Implementation: Leading legal due diligence and managing high-value transactions, including a ~$1B private equity investment.* Legal Operations: Designing and optimizing legal processes, programs, and workflows, including evaluating and implementing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, to drive efficiency, support scalable growth, and enable business objectives.
Education
University of Pretoria
Certificate in Advance Trust Law
2007 — 2007
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Compares to JD degree), Law
2003 — 2007
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Advance Short Course, Business Rescue Practise
2015 — 2015
University of Johannesburg
Post Graduate Diploma, Corporate Law
2014 — 2014
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Law, Accounting and Financial Management
2003 — 2005
Norwich University
Certificate in Project Management
2020
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