Gustavo Guevara
Weston
Summary
Dynamic legal expert with extensive experience, specializing in contract negotiation and legal compliance. Demonstrated success in dispute resolution and strengthening corporate governance. Strong leadership and analytical skills propel successful outcomes in intricate legal landscapes, ensuring adherence to regulations and alignment with strategic goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Real State Investments
Family Business 2375 LLC/ Valnathy 2023 LLC
Weston
10.2021 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Legal Advisor/ Director of the president's Office
Petroleos de Venezuela S.A (PDVSA)
Caracas
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared legal documents such as contracts and agreements for company.
- Kept track of state and federal regulations to ensure compliance with changing laws.
- Researched and interpreted laws relevant to company’s industry.
- Helped develop internal compliance practices and supported legal tasks like business registrations.
- Advised management by providing legal strategies and recommendations to stay aligned with current regulations.
- Successfully negotiated contracts that protected company interests and supported business objectives.
- Drafting and reviewing of property purchase and sale contracts.
- Supplier Contracting.
- Representation of the company with local and national authorities.
- Advised on compliance with national and international energy regulations.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents related to oil and gas contracts.
- Provided legal support for corporate governance and risk management initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on regulatory submissions and approvals.
- Conducted legal research to support organizational policies and procedures.
- Assisted in negotiations with stakeholders on legal agreements and terms.
- Monitored changes in legislation affecting the energy sector and advised accordingly.
- Trained staff on legal requirements in petroleum operations and practices.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies, and reports.
Legal Advisor
Grupo Espiova
Panama
12.2016 - 06.2020
- Provided legal advice on corporate governance and compliance issues.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts to ensure legal soundness.
- Advised on regulatory changes impacting business operations.
- Facilitated negotiations between parties to resolve disputes amicably.
- Reviewed internal policies for alignment with current laws and regulations.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
General Counsel
SENIAT: National Integrated Customs and Tax Administrative Service/ MOPVI: Ministry of Peoples’s Power for Public Works and Housing/ Legal Office Guevara Trias
Caracas
08.1997 - 12.2016
- Experienced in drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents to ensure met relevant regulations.
- Deciding on administrative appeals against government decisions, defending state rights, and filing legal claims.
- Conducted legal research and applied legal principles to support litigation strategies.
- Negotiated with opposing parties to resolve disputes and achieve client objectives.
- Advised clients on various legal matters and stayed up to date on laws and decisions impacting interests.
- Worked with general counsel on legal initiatives that supported business goals and strategic plans.
- Coordinated with Venezuelan state entities responsible for administering justice to ensure legal compliance and effective case management.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
University Santa María
Caracas, VenezuelaSkills
- Legal Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution
- Financial Structuring
- International Agreements
- Strong Leadership
- Property Management
- Contractor Management
- Problem solving
- Legal research
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Self-Directed
Languages
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- English, Limited Working Proficiency
Career Experience
- Proambiene S.A, Espiova Group, Caracas, Venezuela, Legal Advisor, 12/01/16, 07/01/25, Prepared legal documents such as contracts and agreements for company., Kept track of state and federal regulations to ensure compliance with changing laws., Researched and interpreted laws relevant to company’s industry., Helped develop internal compliance practices and supported legal tasks like business registrations., Advised management by providing legal strategies and recommendations to stay aligned with current regulations., Successfully negotiated contracts that protected company interests and supported business objectives., Drafting and reviewing of property purchase and sale contracts., Supplier Contracting., Representation of the company with local and national authorities.
- SENIAT: National Integrated Customs and Tax Administrative Service/ MOPVI: Ministry of Peoples’s Power for Public Works and Housing/ Legal Office Guevara Trias, Caracas, Venezuela, Corporate Lawyer, 08/01/97, 12/01/16, Experienced in drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents to ensure met relevant regulations., Deciding on administrative appeals against government decisions, defending state rights, and filing legal claims., Conducted legal research and applied legal principles to support litigation strategies., Negotiated with opposing parties to resolve disputes and achieve client objectives., Advised clients on various legal matters and stayed up to date on laws and decisions impacting interests., Worked with general counsel on legal initiatives that supported business goals and strategic plans., Coordinated with Venezuelan state entities responsible for administering justice to ensure legal compliance and effective case management.
Timeline
Real State Investments
Family Business 2375 LLC/ Valnathy 2023 LLC
10.2021 - Current
Legal Advisor/ Director of the president's Office
Petroleos de Venezuela S.A (PDVSA)
07.2020 - 07.2021
Legal Advisor
Grupo Espiova
12.2016 - 06.2020
General Counsel
SENIAT: National Integrated Customs and Tax Administrative Service/ MOPVI: Ministry of Peoples’s Power for Public Works and Housing/ Legal Office Guevara Trias
08.1997 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
University Santa María