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- Provide legal consulting services to multiple high profile clients, specializing in corporate law, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, data privacy and security, risk management, and legal operations.- Negotiate and draft contracts for clients, resulting in significant cost savings and risk mitigation.- Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.- Develop and deliver training programs on legal and compliance best practices for client organizations.- Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, contract review, and regulatory compliance.- Assist clients in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal laws.- Represent clients in negotiations and dispute resolutions, achieving favorable outcomes in various legal matters.- Draft and review corporate policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.- Provide ongoing legal support and counsel to executive teams, helping them make informed business decisions.- Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews to identify and address potential legal risks.- Develop and implement compliance programs tailored to the specific needs of client organizations.

-Management of diverse legal matters while serving as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership, overseeing all legal and compliance affairs across various PlanSource entities- Enhancement and supervision of legal processes, selecting external legal counsel, as well as fostering company growth through partnership with different departments- Execution of diverse tasks, such as serving as corporate secretary, ensuring regulatory compliance, representing the company at legal events, as well as delivering speeches at various engagements- Recognition for professional excellence with features in Hispanic Executive Magazine and honored as the Bronze winner for Female Executive of the Year in the 20th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business- Guidance to the Contracts Team in closing over 180 sales opportunities, resulting in more than $37M in sales bookings for 2023- Spearheading strategic legal initiatives leading to a $5.2M revenue growth in 2023- Devising and executing a comprehensive collections strategy, yielding significant reductions in bad debt write-offs and achieving a 90% success rate in resolving disputes and collecting payments in 2023- Major contribution to the successful acquisition of the organization by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC in 2019- Efficiency improvement of the department by using data to streamline processes and boost productivity- Implementation of optimized contract lifecycle management processes and specialized legal operations software that save costs and drove environmental sustainability- Advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity in the organization by serving as the executive sponsor for the Pride ERG and mentorship to women throughout the organization