Yafit Porat, Adv

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer @ Natural Intelligence

About

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer with extensive experience leading global legal strategy for multinational technology companies. I build legal departments from the ground up - and I build them to last. My teams have a high retention rate. AI-first mindsets, and the skills to leverage legal technology for real operational impact. I deliver: → minimal enforcement actions across highly contested regulatory environments (fintech, healthcare, ad-tech) spanning the US, EU, Australia, and Latin America. → 40%-60% reduction in outside counsel spend through automation → AI-powered legal operations: contract review, compliance workflows, and privacy audits- cutting review cycles by 60% → Responsible AI governance frameworks ensuring safe, ethical LLM deployment across the enterprise. I've led global implementation of GDPR, CCPA, financial services compliance, and the health industry regulatory frameworks, all while maintaining a flawless compliance record in sectors under intense regulatory scrutiny. My approach: combine deep legal expertise with business acumen and technological innovation. Legal is not a cost center—it's a strategic advantage when built right. I advise executive teams on M&A, regulatory risk, corporate governance, and AI policy.

Country

City

Israel

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Compliance Management, National Intelligence, Legal Technology, Regulatory Strategy, LinkedIn, Biblical Hebrew, Legal Operations, Strategic M&A, M&A Execution, Legal Analytics, Associate Development, Asset and Liability Management (ALM), Legal Contract Review, Strategy, Personal Data Protection, Legal Document Automation, FinTech, Digital Product Development, Responsible AI, IT Automation

Experience

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

Natural Intelligence

2015-2 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

Lead global legal, governance, and compliance for a high-growth digital comparison platform operating across US, EU, Australia, and Latin America. Built the legal and compliance function from the ground up: ▸ Recruited and developed a high-retention team with an AI-first methodology and legal tech proficiency ▸ Established governance frameworks, policies, and compliance infrastructure Delivered results: ▸ Zero enforcement actions across fintech, healthcare, and digital advertising, which are sectors under intense regulatory scrutiny. ▸ 550+ commercial agreements annually; reduced outside counsel spend 40% through automation ▸ Cut contract review cycles 60% via AI-powered legal automation Key initiatives: ▸ Architected AI legal ecosystem: contract review, compliance analysis, privacy gap-analysis tools ▸ Drove global GDPR, CCPA, financial services, and health industry compliance programs ▸ Established responsible AI governance: LLM usage policies, confidentiality protocols, hallucination mitigation Trusted advisor to the CEO, the executive team, and the Board on regulatory risks and corporate governance.

Alumni

SHESHE - Meta’s Women Mentorship Program in Israel

2018-8 - 2019-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Legal Counsel, San Francisco site

Conduit

2013-12 - 2015-1 · 1 yr 2 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Drafted and led negotiations of various commercial and license agreements with leading US companies. Provided ongoing legal input for the company’s products and platform pertaining to compliance with the law, regulations and industry practices including on software distribution, privacy, COPPA and intellectual property. Advised and supported the product, sales, account management and professional services teams with respect to new and existing engagements.

Legal Counsel

Conduit

2011 - 2013-11 · 2 yrs

Drafted and negotiated various agreements including licensing, distribution, cooperation and marketing contracts. Consulted various teams on all aspects of legal matters, including privacy and data protection laws, compliance and intellectual property rights issues. Led and implemented products’ compliance with applicable law, regulations, industry standards and company’s agreements with its strategic partners. Provided ongoing comprehensive legal consultation to the company and its subsidiaries with respect to new and existing products and initiatives.

Associate. Corporate Department

Herman Makov &Co

2008-10 - 2011-11 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Associate in the corporate department of Herman Makov &Co, representing companies in various corporate and commercial transactions, including licensing, IT projects, tender law, M&A, investment rounds, joint ventures, and capital raising.

Corporate Associate

Herman Makov & Co. (now Naschitz Brandes Amir)

2008 - 2011 · 3 yrs

▸ Executed M&A transactions, investment rounds, and corporate structuring for technology clients ▸ Managed licensing, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance for cross-border technology transactions