Experienced business-oriented Lawyer/Legal Executive | Driving Business Results through Strategic Legal Counseling.With over 20 years of legal practice in multinational companies and law firms across Latin America, USA, and Canada, I have honed my skills as a Business-oriented Lawyer/Legal Executive. My expertise lies in leading roles as Legal Counsel in global, regional, and local strategic projects, with a strong focus on driving business results.I have successfully implemented and coordinated legal operations and projects in diverse areas such as contracts negotiation and management, civil and labor consulting and litigation, Ethics and Legal Compliance, investigations, M&A, competition law, data privacy and protection, and external law firm management. As the Managing Director of the Corporate Office for the South America Region, I played a key role in the start-up of the Legal Department, and have been instrumental in various acquisitions, restructurings, and divestures.My vast exposure to a broad range of challenging situations has honed my ability to make fast decisions towards legal solutions with a business focus. I have worked closely with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain, Internal Audit, HR, and Finance, to manage contingencies and reduce risks.Recent achievements includes the implementation of the Ethics and Compliance Program on a regional basis, including conducting investigations. Additionally, I spearheaded the implementation of the Data Privacy and Protection Program in Brazil, which has been recognized as the standard for similar projects to be implemented in China and Thailand in 2022/2023.Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, I possess strong communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly across diverse cultures and geographies. As a Business-oriented Lawyer/Legal Executive, I am committed to driving business success through strategic legal counsel and delivering exceptional results.