Itzania I Hurtado S.
Lawyer
Panama City
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Advisor with more than 15 years of experience, in supporting company with compliance and paperwork related to Corporate, Commercial, Telecommunications, Insurance, Litigation and Real Estate activities.
Skilled in regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and delivering tangible results in dynamic environments. Known for reliability and adaptability, with keen ability to navigate evolving legal landscapes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Legal Advisor (Senior)
NORITEX, S.A.
Panama City
10.2012 - Current
- Provide legal advice to the Management team of the company about the current legislation in matters of Corporate Law, especially about companies incorporated in Panama and offshore (BVI, Belize and Bahamas mainly), and Panamanian Private Interest Foundations as part of a holding corporation
- Advice and made recommendations about taxes in Panama and foreign investments
- Interpretation, negotiation and drafting of commercial and civil contracts of various types such as real estate agreements, joint ventures, purchase agreements, lease agreements, vendors agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, non-liability agreements, confidentiality agreements and others requested by the Management Team, applicable to the main business of each business unit and looking to minimize risk for the company and its related companies, executives and employees.
- After executed contracts, responsible of the storage and follow up the execution of the agreement with the parties involved (sales, marketing, logistics, accounting, finance, audit and others) to guarantee the fulfillment of the contracts as per the terms and conditions agreed, in order to avoid penalties or breach of contracts
- Research of applicable law for in process or/and new projects of the companies and subsidiaries, in support with legal opinion from third parties (external lawyers), in order to make legal recommendations, consider as an important and influential element for corporate and management decision
- Be active part into the merger and acquisition transactions, including the negotiation and drafting of contracts, transfer of assets, operations, shareholders agreements and the duly registration of applicable documents
- Support the Human Resources Department, about the Panamanian labor law
- E-commerce operations, retail companies and operations by drafting terms and conditions and privacy policy for the web page and social medias, taking into consideration the law applicable
- Manage litigation matters and be part of the strategy meeting, with litigation specialists
- Protected company intellectual property rights through patent applications, trademark registrations, and enforcement actions against infringes.
- Advised senior management on employment law matters to reduce the potential for disputes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provided expert legal advice on complex matters for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
- Assisted in M&A activities by conducting due diligence investigations, identifying potential liabilities, and aiding in deal negotiations.
- Managed corporate and LLC-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow, and logistical preparation for complex transactional closings.
- Reduced potential litigation risks by conducting thorough research and providing preemptive solutions to clients.
- Streamlined contract negotiation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Legal Specialist
SBA COMMUNICATIONS Corp.
Panama, Provincia De Panama
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Administration of properties and telecommunications sites
- Provide legal advice in Real Estate, Civil and Commercial Law, regarding to lease and purchase contracts, including the relationship with the landowners in order to fulfill the process of due diligence in each case
- Maintained strong relationships with external counsel resources to facilitate seamless collaboration on joint projects.
- Negotiated favorable settlements for clients through effective communication and persuasive argumentation skills.
- Procedures before Panamanian Institutions, such as Public Registry of Panama, National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) and Public Notary
- Represent the company in commercial meetings, regarding to the negotiation and closing process of telecommunications sites purchase
- Performed examination and processing of assorted legal documents.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Education
Bachelor - Law and Political Science
Universidad Latinoamericana De Ciencia Y Tecnología
Panama 01.2003 - 11.2007
Master - Business Law
Universidad Interamericana De Panama
Panama 01.2009 - 01.2010
Master - Procedural Law
Universidad Interamericana De Panama
Panama 01.2011 - 01.2012
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Universidad Interamericana De Panama
Panama 09.2016 - 10.2017
Skills
Real estate law
Contract drafting
Contract review
Legal research
Intellectual property law
Corporate governance
Corporate transactions
Legal advisory
Corporate and business legal issues
Legal compliance
Corporate law
Office Equipment
Windows
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Universidad Interamericana De Panama
09.2016 - 10.2017
Legal Advisor (Senior)
NORITEX, S.A.
10.2012 - Current
Legal Specialist
SBA COMMUNICATIONS Corp.
02.2011 - 10.2012
Master - Procedural Law
Universidad Interamericana De Panama
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master - Business Law
Universidad Interamericana De Panama
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor - Law and Political Science
Universidad Latinoamericana De Ciencia Y Tecnología
01.2003 - 11.2007