ANGEL DE LOS SANTOS R.
Santo Domingo
Summary
Experienced lawyer with over 20 years of expertise representing top national and international clients throughout the business development cycle. Results-oriented professional with strategic organization and meticulous attention to detail, consistently achieving optimal outcomes through cooperative negotiation techniques. Proficient in client acquisition, negotiation, legal contracts/documents, and conflict resolution. Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks while enhancing efficiency and driving positive results for the entire team. Thrives on collaborating with individuals from diverse cultures in various environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Counsel
ARMENTEROS & ASOCIADOS
10.2011 - 06.2020
- Assist executives of several Fortune 500 businesses in comprehending how the law applies to the resolution of conflicts, with an emphasis on intellectual property rights, labor regulations, and the local jurisdictional structure
- Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Firestone, and Chanel spring to mind as well-known corporations
- Provide legal and business counsel to top executives of local startups and their market development teams regarding product launches, sales strategies, and economic cycles in the national markets, as well as successful navigation through the Dominican Republic's regulatory and intellectual property regimes
- This means giving advice about new product launches, sales strategies, and the way the economy works in national markets
- Provided guidance to multiple management teams on the implementation of appropriate compliance for the entire display advertising and sales business, high-level deal negotiation with local partners, and human resource management in accordance with DR legislation
- I was the main legal support for both local and international cross-functional teams at all stages of the sales process, development, and commercialization of real estate projects worth millions of dollars around the country
- Served as director and manager of plaintiff discovery for hundreds of individual lawsuits on a national scale, including taking plaintiff depositions and reviewing individual cases for the possibility of trial or the negotiation of attractive settlement agreements
- LATAM
- USA
- EU
Corporate Counsel
READ VITTINI & ASOCIADOS
03.1999 - 02.2010
- I gave advice to our national and international clients on all legal issues related to local investment opportunities, business development strategies, increased sales, capital optimization, and efficient asset allocation
- I made it a point to frequently verify compliance with administrative and regulatory norms at the national level, reducing the likelihood of financial losses
- We looked at a wide range of business structures from several industries to figure out the possible risk/reward ratio of our customers' market strategies and allocations
- By directing and advising junior colleagues in the development and implementation of new organizational designs, we helped our customers improve their bottom-line revenue streams
- Advised HR head personnel on labor regulatory observance, workforce conflict resolution strategies, personnel claims management, legal dispute avoidance, and company legal protection procedures, resulting in a proactive, team-driven culture through budget allocations, bonus distributions, and segmented KPI reports
- LATAM
- USA
- CAN
- EU
Education
Pg. D - Administrative Management
The George Washington University
I. Crt - Global Crisis Management
Universidad de Colima
LL.B. - Graduate Law Degree
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
Skills
- Legal Counsel, Business Consulting, Business-to-Business Sales, Deal Closing, Appraisals, Competitive Analysis, Contract Management, Client Acquisition, Drafting, Mediation, Executive Negotiations, Senior Management, International Business, Compliance, Labor Regulations, Policies, Processes, Litigation, and Performance Management English as a native language, Spanish (advanced), French (beginner), and Microsoft Office
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I am the proud parent of two wonderful young men (twins). I have been an active member of the Diocese of Santo Domingo for the past fifteen years and have participated in a wide range of volunteer activities. In addition, I am the Vice President of my neighborhood association, and I volunteer for several other organizations. I enjoy being active and spending time outside. In my spare time, I enjoy time with my family and friends or reading a good book.
Timeline
Senior Corporate Counsel
ARMENTEROS & ASOCIADOS
10.2011 - 06.2020
Corporate Counsel
READ VITTINI & ASOCIADOS
03.1999 - 02.2010
I. Crt - Global Crisis Management
Universidad de Colima
LL.B. - Graduate Law Degree
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
Pg. D - Administrative Management
The George Washington University
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