Carolina Melean Rashidfarokhi

Legal Counsel - Internal- Reviewed due diligence and legal documentation to ensure contract meets negotiated terms and complies with specific jurisdiction requirements- Contract negotiation and formation- Entity formation and corporate governance - Drafted various legal documents as necessary depending on the transaction with attention to detail and deadlines- Advised senior management and senior counsel on contractual rights, obligations, compliance and potential risks and proposed solutions on how to minimize exposure- Issued legal opinions for commercial transactions- Managed and supervised a team of attorneys regarding contract management and compliance - Successfully had matters approved by outside companies and city governments Legal Counsel - External- Hired outside counsel and worked with them closely on various matters- Reviewed and managed legal invoices - Provided guidance and strategy to outside counsel - Reviewed documentation and legal opinions Legal Counsel - Leadership - Prioritized tasks, resources and deadlines to deliver timely projects and results - Strength of character and poise when pursuing the resolution or counseling on an issue - Self-starter taking ownership of projects and leading them to a successful closing - Adapt quickly to different situations and cultures, innovative thinker - Leading multiple matters at one time - Foresight on issues and implement appropriate measures to minimize risk and exposure - High integrity and confidentiality in handling company issues and projects