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Angelica Ruiz Torres

Nagoya,Aichi

Summary

Lawyer with a global outlook. Specialized in Private International Law. Adept in legal research and the production of legal documents, particularly contracts. Detail-oriented team player who works well independently and collaboratively as part of team. Proficient at analyzing complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems.

Dependable and strive to maintain professional standards and ethical work habits to produce the high-quality documents.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawyer

QBCO S.A.S.
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Supported negotiations for the closing of an agreement with the company's biggest international client.
  • Provided advice on variety of legal matters, including commercial, corporate, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
  • Oversaw the excecution of the agreements and supported the negotiations when issues arose.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations and the guidelines established by the company.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for the company, particularly food safety regulations.
  • Created the English contact formats for clients and providers.
  • Supported the negotiation of contracts with national and foreign clients and providers.

Research Lawyer

Colombian Society of Anesthesiology
04.2015 - 12.2016
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for the company and the company's clients.
  • Reviewed and analyzed hundreds of legal precedents from cases handled by the company against the clients. As a result, created an archive of abstracts, with a summary of the case, arguments used, and the legal reasoning of the decision.
  • Worked as part of a team with attorneys and legal assistants.

Junior Lawyer

Vision Software S.A.S.
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Advised the company on variety of legal matters, including commerce, corporate, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
  • Interpreted national and foreign laws, rulings and regulations relevant for the company.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations and the guidelines established by the company.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for the company.

Ad Honorem Lawyer

Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations as needed by the Director of the International Legal Affairs Office, Treaty Section, and drafted legal documents to be used by the area lawyers.
  • Reviewed and analyzed pertinent local and national regulations and legal precedents.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support treaty negotiations.
  • Provided support to the International Legal Affairs Office, Treaty Section with their depositary duties.
  • Contributed with the digitalization and the creation of the online archive of treaties Colombia is a part to.

Education

Master of Laws - Comparative Law And Political Sciences

Nagoya University
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
03.2021

Specialization On International Contracts - Law

Universidad Externado De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
05.2017

Bachelor of Law - Law

Universidad Externado De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
11.2014

Skills

  • Corporate Law
  • International Law
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Analysis of Legal Precedents
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Commerce Law
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Negotiation
  • Legal Document Reviewing

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Japanese
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Lawyer

QBCO S.A.S.
03.2017 - 09.2018

Research Lawyer

Colombian Society of Anesthesiology
04.2015 - 12.2016

Junior Lawyer

Vision Software S.A.S.
12.2014 - 03.2015

Ad Honorem Lawyer

Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10.2013 - 06.2014

Master of Laws - Comparative Law And Political Sciences

Nagoya University

Specialization On International Contracts - Law

Universidad Externado De Colombia

Bachelor of Law - Law

Universidad Externado De Colombia
Angelica Ruiz Torres