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Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém - CIPP S/AHead of Governance
Jan. 2019 - Feb. 2023Pecem, Ceara, Brazil• Managed all aspects of corporate governance, encompassing the board of directors, the executive board, and the general assembly, ensuring compliance and the efficiency of the company’s decision-making processes and its subsidiary;
• Supervised matters related to the shareholders' agreement, ensuring that the interests of the parties involved were respected and aligned with the organization's strategic guidelines;
• Coordinated and supervised compliance with internal governance policies, aligning the company's practices with market best standards and regulatory requirements;
• Developed close relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective expectation management and fulfillment of all fiduciary duties;
• Facilitated effective communication between the board of directors and the executive board, coordinating the delivery of agendas, supporting documents, and translations into English, ensuring smooth and transparent interactions;
• Implemented corporate governance initiatives, from the "corporatization" of the company, promoting good governance practices in collaboration with compliance, risk management, and internal control areas;
• Established a robust governance structure alongside strategic planning, contributing to the integration between corporate goals and control and transparency policies;
• Managed corporate risks, integrating solid internal controls and promoting a culture of responsibility and accountability at all levels of the organization.
Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém - CIPP S/ALegal and Business Advisor
Mar. 2017Fortaleza e Região, Brasil• Management of high-value and strategically important investment projects at the Pecém industrial complex, covering sectors such as steelmaking, energy, oil/gas, and the development of a green hydrogen hub;
• Development of legal strategies for risk mitigation in large-scale projects, ensuring legal security and business continuity at the Pecém complex;
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating memorandums of understanding, pre-contracts, and definitive agreements, ensuring legal protection and the viability of investment projects;
• Legal structuring and negotiation of strategic projects and investment attraction at the Pecém industrial and port complex;
• Leadership in corporate transformation projects, including the restructuring of Cearáportos, with a focus on the efficient management of the port terminal and the Export Processing Zone;
• Negotiation and formalization of strategic partnerships, such as the joint venture between the State of Ceará and the Port of Rotterdam, aimed at leveraging investments and international expertise;
• Providing legal advisory for foreign and national investment attraction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations in the sector;
• Direct interaction with investors and stakeholders, representing the Pecém complex in high-level negotiations, ensuring advantageous agreements for all parties involved. Key achievements:
• Contributed to a substantial increase in the company's Net Revenue, with a growth of nearly 80% between 2018 and 2023, reflecting the success of the implemented strategies;
• Implemented strategic actions that led to a significant increase in Return on Equity (ROE), from 4.1% to 6.3% over the same period, demonstrating greater efficiency in the use of shareholders' resources.
Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém - CIPP S/ALegal Manager
Oct. 2016 - Mar. 2017Pecém, Ceará• Coordinated the restructuring of processes and procedures within the legal department, eliminating bureaucracy and promoting greater autonomy for the company from the linked state department;
• Implemented strategies to streamline the monitoring of legal proceedings, improving efficiency and control over deadlines and legal actions;
• Facilitated the collection of relevant data and information from various company departments, with the aim of strengthening administrative and judicial defenses;
• Developed and optimized communication channels between the legal department and other company areas, ensuring more efficient and collaborative integration;
• Ensured legal compliance of business operations by providing proactive and effective legal guidance;
• Led the legal team, promoting continuous development and training of staff, with a focus on operational excellence and the reduction of legal risks;
• Supervised the drafting and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents, ensuring all negotiations were conducted within legal and strategic parameters;
• Acted directly in negotiating complex legal issues, representing the company's interests in judicial and extrajudicial instances.
Albino Advogados AssociadosLocal Manager
Jan. 2015 - Oct. 2016Fortaleza Area, Brazil• Managed the team of lawyers and other staff at the local office in Fortaleza, ensuring the efficient execution of legal and administrative activities;
• Oversaw the technical and administrative operations of the office, with support from other units, ensuring goals were met and the quality of services provided;
• Coordinated interactions between the local office and other company branches, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and the exchange of technical knowledge;
• Developed and implemented growth strategies and process optimizations for the office, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
• Served as part of the national administrative law team, focusing on public tenders, administrative contracts, and public-private partnerships (PPPs). Key achievements:
• Successfully led and completed the development of the administrative concession project for PPP-Concessions in transshipment, treatment, and final disposal of solid waste for the Southern Alagoas Municipalities Consortium (CONISUL) in Brazil’s Northeast region for the client Grupo Marquise, consolidating a sustainable solution for waste management across a wide regional area;
• Led the development of a public-private partnership (PPP) for an administrative concession aimed at implementing an integrated network system, including a fiber optic network, in the State of Piauí, also in Brazil’s Northeast region, in a strategic project for the client Globaltask, which expanded the region’s connectivity infrastructure.
GRUPO MARQUISESenior Legal Manager
Mar. 2007 - Nov. 2014Fortaleza Area, Brazil• Managed and supervised a team of legal advisors in civil, administrative, and labor law, ensuring efficient operations aligned with the company's strategic objectives;
• Developed and implemented legal processes and procedures in collaboration with the team, resulting in performance improvements and enhanced departmental outcomes;
• Led the implementation of computerized systems in the legal department, optimizing processes, SLA management, and risk assessment, promoting greater operational efficiency;
• Streamlined the hiring and management of outsourced law firms, generating significant operational and financial gains for the company;
• Provided strategic legal consultancy and focused on legal risk prevention, particularly in the operational sector, with an emphasis on risk mitigation and improvements in litigation and credit recovery processes;
• Managed the institutional and commercial relations of the Group, playing a strategic role in negotiations and interactions with stakeholders. Key achievements:
• Contributed to the creation of a Shared Services Center with a structured legal department, including defined services and Service Level Agreements (SLA);
• Optimized the management of liabilities and financial estimates, achieving positive economic results;
• Achieved over 90% satisfaction in legal services, ensuring excellence in department performance;
• Supervised concession projects including Ecofor Ambiental S/A, Ecoosasco Ambiental S/A, and Ecoporto;
• Participated in the oversight of administrative concessions, such as the Metropolitan Hospital of Ceará and Vapt Vupt services, under the leadership of Construtora Marquise S/A.
GRUPO MARQUISESenior Lawyer
Oct. 2003 - Feb. 2007Fortaleza Area, Brazil• Managed advisory, litigation, contractual, and public bidding activities in various legal areas, including civil, commercial, environmental, real estate, and administrative law, working directly within the economic group;
• Prospected, negotiated, and analyzed new business opportunities and bids, resulting in the successful and strategic formalization of contracts for the company;
• Developed complex contracts and provided specialized legal guidance in contract management and execution across different sectors;
• Advised on the management of sales services, after-sales, client negotiations, credit recovery, and record-keeping in the real estate division, ensuring legal compliance and process efficiency.
Siqueira Castro AdvogadosLawyer (intermediate level)
Feb. 2002 - Sep. 2003Fortaleza Area, Brazil• Handled civil and commercial litigation, focusing on cases involving material and moral damages, medical law, and bankruptcy proceedings, representing clients' interests in courts and administrative instances;
• Provided strategic legal consultancy for companies, focusing on analyzing and resolving complex legal issues;
• Drafted and reviewed civil and business contracts, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with clients' commercial interests;
• Offered specialized guidance to mitigate legal risks in contractual and litigation matters;
• Supported the development of effective legal strategies for dispute resolution, ensuring the best legal defense and positioning for clients.
Valmir Pontes Filho Advocacia e ConsultoriaJunior Lawyer
Aug. 2001 - Jan. 2002Fortaleza Area, Brazil• Comprehensive advocacy in civil and administrative litigation: material and moral damages, bankruptcies, writs of mandamus, etc .;
• Procedural follow-up of civil lawsuits: bank clients and Souza Cruz S / A.
Pontes, Martins Rodrigues, Moura & Saker Advocacia e ConsultoriaLaw Student Intern
Jan. 1998 - Jul. 2001Fortaleza Area, Brazil• Procedural follow-up of civil proceedings: material and moral damages, bankruptcies and concordats, writs of mandamus, bank clients and Souza Cruz S / A.
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