Rodrigo Cano Morales
Legal Manager, Regulatory Department Central America & México
Guatemala City
Summary
Corporate and Business Lawyer. During the last 20+ years I have specialized my professional practice in the legal advice and counsel of companies and business groups both national and foreign of various industries. Diligent Regulatory Affairs Managers with 20+ years of supporting compliance management experience. Works well with consulting cross-functional teams on minimizing regulatory risk. Goes above and beyond to manage priorities and problem-solve with quick turn-around expectation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Legal Regulatory Manager Centroamerica & Mexico
TransUnion
Central America
09.2021 - Current
- Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives.
- Worked with governance committees to make and evaluate plans.
- Led product teams for regulatory product compliance on products.
- Prepared and maintained document inventory for core dossier preparation.
- Represented company in industry during communications with global regulatory agencies.
- Assisted with regulatory product compliance initiatives .Analyzed field studies and reports, compiled information and submitted concise and informative summaries.
- Provided responses to regulatory agencies regarding product information or issues.
- Worked with internal team members to accomplish regulatory goals and achieve full compliance with all products.
- Directed documentation efforts to comply with domestic and international regulations and standards.
- Consulted with regulatory representatives to manage filings, applications and reports.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing effective policies and procedures.
- Championed a culture of compliance by regularly communicating expectations and progress updates to internal stakeholders.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering talent development within the regulatory department.
- Coordinated responses to inquiries from regulators or other external parties, ensuring accurate information was provided in a timely manner.
- Implemented training programs to increase staff awareness of regulatory requirements and best practices.
Head of Legal
Legal Corporativo
06.2004 - Current
- Private Legal Practice focused on corporate and business law legal advice to clients of different industries in Guatemala and Central America
- Assessed claims filed against or on behalf of client’s company's and worked with outside counsel and management to define and implement strategy
- Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution
- Collaborated and led general counsel initiatives to support business issues and strategic objectives
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy
- Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients
- Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests
- Advised clients to settle cases in lieu of protracted litigation
- Demonstrated command of current and emerging legal developments and provided practical training, communication and advice to stakeholders
- Legal advice to facilitate hiring and staff employment to reach recruitment goals.
Country Legal Manager
Grupo Roble (Grupo Poma)
03.2007 - 12.2021
- Corporate Lawyer/Legal Manager/Legal Advisor of the company Grupo Roble (Grupo Roble is part of the Grupo Poma business conglomerate, which is one of the largest business and industrial groups in the region with operations in Central America, Panama, the Caribbean and South America) and its affiliates (Real Hotels and Resorts ' Intercontinental Hotel”) in Guatemala
- Responsible for supporting the Legal Director and Headquarters regional management team in all legal and legal business nature matters related to core business of the company (real estate transactions and real estate planning and development of shopping malls and mix use property developments.) Responsible for ensuring legal and business compliance with the provisions of the law applicable to the interests or needs of the company in Guatemala
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote and sustain legal compliance of the company
- Developed and delivered training to internal clients on various legal topics
- Collaborated with legal team to conform to contract terms
- Negotiated contracts, proposed creative alternatives and protected company's position to mitigate risk
- Assessed and mitigated legal, reputational and business risks
- Identified and reported potential risks with customer-facing contracts and products
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Addressed employee concerns regarding demotion and termination
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in company's best interest
- Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of company
- Represented interests of company in negotiations with external parties and stakeholders, including regulators, external counsel and public authorities
- Acted as Notary Public of the Company and its affiliates
- Negotiated and drafted NDA'S, corporate, commercial, real estate contracts, among others
- Completed projects with high level of accuracy by working independently and with diverse business partners
- Provided legal counseling to Company's office in Dominican Republic regarding leasing contracts, construction contracts of the new Hotel development, dispute settlements.
In-House Legal Counsel
El Crédito Hipotecario Nacional de Guatemala (Bank)
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Provided legal counsel to the bank's Legal Department in relation to the insurance division of the Bank
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms
- Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail
- Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals
- Assisted up to 10 lawyers team at time
- Conducted background investigations regarding insurance policy claims
- Checked documents and identifying credentials for all parties
- Supported timely and accurate administrative task completion
- Managed digital databases and physical file systems.
Education
J.D.: Law -
UNIVERSIDAD DE SAN CARLOS DE GUATEMALA - GUATEMALA CITY
01.1997 - 06.2004
M.D.: Commercial Law - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD DE SAN CARLOS DE GUATEMALA
01.2004 - 12.2007
Postgraduate Degree in Corporate And Tax Law: Corporate Law/Tax Law - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ISTMO GUATEMALA/NAVARRA ESPAÑA - GUATEMALA CITY
01.2012 - 12.2012
Specialization in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation - undefined
FACULTAD LATINOAMERICANA DE CIENCIAS SOCIALES (FLACSO)/UNIVESIDAD DE LEIDEN HOLANDA, SANTIAGO DE CHILE
12.1998 - 11.1998
Skills
Corporate and business law
Affiliations
- Member of the Guatemalan Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala)
- Member of the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)
Interests
Technology
Reading
Business and Entrepreneur
Sports
Languages
Spanish,English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Legal Regulatory Manager Centroamerica & Mexico
TransUnion
09.2021 - Current
Postgraduate Degree in Corporate And Tax Law: Corporate Law/Tax Law - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ISTMO GUATEMALA/NAVARRA ESPAÑA - GUATEMALA CITY
01.2012 - 12.2012
Country Legal Manager
Grupo Roble (Grupo Poma)
03.2007 - 12.2021
In-House Legal Counsel
El Crédito Hipotecario Nacional de Guatemala (Bank)
01.2005 - 12.2007
Head of Legal
Legal Corporativo
06.2004 - Current
M.D.: Commercial Law - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD DE SAN CARLOS DE GUATEMALA
01.2004 - 12.2007
Specialization in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation - undefined
FACULTAD LATINOAMERICANA DE CIENCIAS SOCIALES (FLACSO)/UNIVESIDAD DE LEIDEN HOLANDA, SANTIAGO DE CHILE
12.1998 - 11.1998
J.D.: Law -
UNIVERSIDAD DE SAN CARLOS DE GUATEMALA - GUATEMALA CITY
01.1997 - 06.2004
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