Highly organized and detail-oriented legal professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at drafting a wide array of legal documents, developing and maintaining documentation systems and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and client support best practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Legal and Business Negotiation Coordinator
Teikoku Oil & Gas Venezuela, C.A.
03.2015 - 06.2021
Company Overview: wholly owned subsidiary of INPEX Corporation, a Japanese energy company.
Responsible for general legal matters of the Company, as well as for all of INPEX's former projects in Venezuela. This includes drafting of contracts, legal representation for all its companies, preparation of legal opinions on the subjects of hydrocarbons, administrative, tax, corporate, labor, or any other relevant to its activities.
Worked alongside INPEX expat personnel and other members of its management team in Venezuela for negotiation processes with the Oil Ministry and state-owned oil and gas companies regarding upstream projects.
Managed institutional relations for represented companies towards industry regulators, as well as the state-owned oil and gas companies: PDVSA, PDVSA Gas and the Venezuelan Oil Corporation.
Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
Created and maintained a comprehensive database for all legal documents generated by the company's operations, as well as those of its affiliates in Venezuela.
Legal Intern
Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz Law Firm
07.2014 - 03.2015
Provided general support to junior attorneys, as well as limited assistance to associates and partners of the firm's Corporate Law Department.
Drafted shareholder and board of directors meetings minutes, worked on the preparation of legal opinions, contract models, among others.
Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
Selected from a group of 15 interns for a secondment opportunity at Teikoku Oil & Gas Venezuela, C.A., a client of the firm.
Education
LL.M. MBL. - European and International Business, Competition and Regulatory Law
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
05.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Law - Law
Universidad Metropolitana
Caracas, Venezuela
01.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
Universidad Metropolitana
Caracas, Venezuela
01.2011 - 01.2018
Allgemeine Integrationskurse - German Language Course
Sprachenzentrum Berlinek Dr. Anna Weise E.K
Berlin, Germany
02.2016 - 05.2016
Berufsprachkurs mit Zielsprachniveau B2 - German Language Course
Seconos Qualifications & Services GmbH
Berlin, Germany
05.2022 - 12.2022
Berufsprachkurs Mit Zielsprachniveau C1 - German Language Course
Hartnackschule
Berlin, Germany
05.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
Problem-solving
MS office
Data entry
Adaptability and flexibility
Project management
Database management
Contract management
Report writing
Locations
Caracas, Venezuela
Berlin, Germany
Timeline
Berufsprachkurs mit Zielsprachniveau B2 - German Language Course
Seconos Qualifications & Services GmbH
05.2022 - 12.2022
Berufsprachkurs Mit Zielsprachniveau C1 - German Language Course
Hartnackschule
05.2022 - 12.2022
LL.M. MBL. - European and International Business, Competition and Regulatory Law
Freie Universität Berlin
05.2020 - 01.2021
Allgemeine Integrationskurse - German Language Course
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