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Diego Carranza

Richmond,TX

Summary

Corporate Lawyer, graduated from the San Ignacio de Loyola University, with completed studies of Specialization Program in Financial Law by the Pacifico Business School and Corporate Law by the ESAN University, candidate for a master's degree in Finance and Corporate Law at ESAN, with great analytical skills and teamwork aimed. Having as main values are veracity, honesty, fairness, and loyalty. Being used to working under pressure with results and proven effectiveness.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Coordinator

Promigas Perú
06.2021 - Current
  • Represent the company before government authorities, such as the Ministry of Energy and Mining, OSINERGMIN, OEFA, Regional and Local Governments, etcetera.
  • Be responsible for formalizing corporate agreements, contractual obligations, and granting of powers to the Company representatives among other similar activities.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Be responsible for the coordination to carry out the meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
  • Collaborated with legal team to conform to contract terms.
  • Assessed and mitigated legal, reputational and business risks.
  • Developed and delivered training to internal clients on various legal topics.
  • Negotiated contracts, proposed creative alternatives and protected company's position to mitigate risk.
  • Identified and reported potential risks with customer-facing contracts and products.

Senior Legal Counsel

Promigas Perú
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Be part of the team that carried out the acquisition of Compressed Gas of Peru in 2020, developing the corporate legal due diligence, SPA Agreement, and corporate adaptation of the company.
  • Implement in society the principles and guidelines of corporate governance, for compliance with the practices required by the parent company.
  • Be part of the Easements team for the land negotiation of the Gases del Norte del Peru project in Piura, Perú.

Legal Counsel

Contugas
07.2016 - 09.2019
  • Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
  • Managed corporate and LLC-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow, and logistical preparation for complex transactional closings.
  • Researched and evaluated risk factors affecting business decisions and operations, applied effective risk management techniques and offered proactive advice on possible legal issues.
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
  • Be responsible to carry out meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees in accordance with bylaws and regulations of the company, likewise, support in the drafting of minutes.
  • Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.

Legal Analyst for Commercial Projects

MiBanco, banco de la microempresa
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Provide advice to the Commercial area on legal matters regarding the credit disbursement process for the construction of Commercial Projects (Shopping Centers and Markets).
  • Give legal support in real estate formalization, constitution, and regularization of Civil Associations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Be responsible for the preparation of legal reports on the state in which guarantees were constituted. Review and evaluation of the documentation of the Association that requests the credit.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Paralegal

SURA
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Provide advice to internal and external clients; ensure that the files of approved mortgage loans contain all the documentation for the disbursement and post-disbursement process.
  • Be responsible for the preparation and review of deed studies and purchase and sale contracts with mortgage credit, related projects, surety contracts, trust contracts, movable/mortgage collateral contracts, controlling the formalization of the guarantees, as well as responsible for the processing of guarantees.
  • Give legal support in the formalization of real estate.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.

Mortgage Broker

SURA
07.2013 - 02.2014
  • Provide advice to internal and external clients; ensure that the files of approved mortgage loans contain the commercial and legal documentation for the disbursement and post-disbursement process.
  • Assessed clients' financial data to determine loan suitability.
  • Collaborated with and facilitated communications between borrowers and lenders to obtain ideal loans for home purchases.
  • Established strong relationships with borrowers, which helped to forge new business opportunities.
  • Collaborated with different lenders to find best possible deal for homebuyers.

Legal Intern

InCasa EAH
07.2010 - 12.2012
  • Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.

Education

Master - Finance And Corporate Law

ESAN Graduate School of Business
Lima, Perú.
01.2023

Certificate Program - Finance And European Law

University Carlos III of Madrid
Madrid, Spain.
10.2022

Certificate Program - International Diploma in Corporate Law

ESAN Graduate School of Business
Lima, Perú
12.2018

Certificate Program - Financial Law

Pacifico Business School
Lima, Perú.
12.2014

J.D. - Law And Political Science

Inca Garcilaso De La Vega University
Lima, Perú.
07.2014

Bachelor in Law - Law

San Ignacio De Loyola University
Lima, Perú.
11.2013

Certificate Program - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

EF Executive Language Institute
LA
03.2012

High School Diploma -

San Ignacio De Recalde
Lima, Perú.
12.2007

Skills

  • Company Risk Mitigation
  • Oil & Gas Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Regulatory Issues
  • Pipeline Construction
  • Law and Statute Compliance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate and Business Legal Issues
  • Legal Compliance
  • Oral Arguments
  • Corporate Law
  • Drafting of Opinions

Additional Information

Permanent Resident in the US.

Affiliations

  • Lima Bar Association.

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Legal Coordinator

Promigas Perú
06.2021 - Current

Senior Legal Counsel

Promigas Perú
01.2020 - 06.2021

Legal Counsel

Contugas
07.2016 - 09.2019

Legal Analyst for Commercial Projects

MiBanco, banco de la microempresa
06.2015 - 08.2015

Paralegal

SURA
05.2014 - 05.2015

Mortgage Broker

SURA
07.2013 - 02.2014

Legal Intern

InCasa EAH
07.2010 - 12.2012

Master - Finance And Corporate Law

ESAN Graduate School of Business

Certificate Program - Finance And European Law

University Carlos III of Madrid

Certificate Program - International Diploma in Corporate Law

ESAN Graduate School of Business

Certificate Program - Financial Law

Pacifico Business School

J.D. - Law And Political Science

Inca Garcilaso De La Vega University

Bachelor in Law - Law

San Ignacio De Loyola University

Certificate Program - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

EF Executive Language Institute

High School Diploma -

San Ignacio De Recalde
Diego Carranza