Eulália Cruz
Associate Lawyer
Professional Career and Experience
Eulalia da Cruz is an Associate Lawyer, since March 2026 after completing her professional training course. She previously worked as a Trainee at JLA, having previously worked at the firm as a Legal Assistant (2022–2024). In these roles, she has contributed to a range of legal matters, with a particular focus on Public Law, including Administrative Law, Public Procurement, and Tax Law.
Prior to joining the firm, Eulalia was a member of the Legal Team of the Office of the President of the Republic (2018–2022), where she supported high-level legal and institutional matters. She also served as a member of the Legal Team at the Ministry of Finance of Timor-Leste (2014–2018), gaining extensive experience in public sector legal work, particularly in areas related to governance and financial administration.
Eulalia holds a Law degree from the National University of Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL), Timor-Leste (2013). She is also a member of the Nucleus of the Brazilian Institute of Family Law (IBDFAM) in Timor-Leste.
Eulalia is fluent in Tetum, Portuguese and English.
Prior to joining the firm, Eulalia was a member of the Legal Team of the Office of the President of the Republic (2018–2022), where she supported high-level legal and institutional matters. She also served as a member of the Legal Team at the Ministry of Finance of Timor-Leste (2014–2018), gaining extensive experience in public sector legal work, particularly in areas related to governance and financial administration.
Eulalia holds a Law degree from the National University of Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL), Timor-Leste (2013). She is also a member of the Nucleus of the Brazilian Institute of Family Law (IBDFAM) in Timor-Leste.
Eulalia is fluent in Tetum, Portuguese and English.
Professional Career and Experience
Eulalia da Cruz is an Associate Lawyer, since March 2026 after completing her professional training course. She previously worked as a Trainee at JLA, having previously worked at the firm as a Legal Assistant (2022–2024). In these roles, she has contributed to a range of legal matters, with a particular focus on Public Law, including Administrative Law, Public Procurement, and Tax Law.
Prior to joining the firm, Eulalia was a member of the Legal Team of the Office of the President of the Republic (2018–2022), where she supported high-level legal and institutional matters. She also served as a member of the Legal Team at the Ministry of Finance of Timor-Leste (2014–2018), gaining extensive experience in public sector legal work, particularly in areas related to governance and financial administration.
Eulalia holds a Law degree from the National University of Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL), Timor-Leste (2013). She is also a member of the Nucleus of the Brazilian Institute of Family Law (IBDFAM) in Timor-Leste.
Eulalia is fluent in Tetum, Portuguese and English.
Prior to joining the firm, Eulalia was a member of the Legal Team of the Office of the President of the Republic (2018–2022), where she supported high-level legal and institutional matters. She also served as a member of the Legal Team at the Ministry of Finance of Timor-Leste (2014–2018), gaining extensive experience in public sector legal work, particularly in areas related to governance and financial administration.
Eulalia holds a Law degree from the National University of Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL), Timor-Leste (2013). She is also a member of the Nucleus of the Brazilian Institute of Family Law (IBDFAM) in Timor-Leste.
Eulalia is fluent in Tetum, Portuguese and English.
Professional CV
Associate lawyer at JLA, Advogados e Consultores, Lda. (since 2024);
Legal Assistant at JLA, Advogados e Consultores, Lda. (2022–2024);
Main Areas of Practice: Public Law (Administrative Law, Public Procurement, Tax Law, Legislative Affairs and Supply);
Member of the Legal Team at the Office of the President of the Republic (2018–2022);
Member of the Legal Team at the Ministry of Finance of Timor-Leste (2014–2018)
Member of the Timor-Leste Chapter of the Brazilian Institute of Family Law (IBDFAM).
Legal Assistant at JLA, Advogados e Consultores, Lda. (2022–2024);
Main Areas of Practice: Public Law (Administrative Law, Public Procurement, Tax Law, Legislative Affairs and Supply);
Member of the Legal Team at the Office of the President of the Republic (2018–2022);
Member of the Legal Team at the Ministry of Finance of Timor-Leste (2014–2018)
Member of the Timor-Leste Chapter of the Brazilian Institute of Family Law (IBDFAM).
Academic qualifications
Law degree from the National University of Timor Lorosa'e - UNTL, Timor-Leste (2013);
Language: Tetum, Portuguese and English.
