Javier Aguilera

Legal Consultant at McDonald's

Venezuela

Current
Past
  • Partner - Consultant at Aguilera Pino & Asociados
  • Associate – Lawyer at Escritorio Beltrán Haddad y Asociados
  • Strategic Planning and Legal Officer at MontVlad
  • International Legal Advisor at Corporación Grupo Financa, SA
  • Business and Legal Advisor at Engage Productions
  • Corporate Lawyer at PDVSA
Education
  • Georgetown University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • ESEUNE
  • Universidad Metropolitana
  • Universidad 'Santa María'
  • Institutos Educacionales Asociados
Connections
133 connections
Industry
Retail
Websites

Javier Aguilera’s Summary

*Corporate lawyer with proficient in-house legal experience, developing business and projects management activities, international business, creation of commercial alliances and overseeing the development, maintenance, and implementation of compliance processes and policies.

* Business Interests: Banking, Investments, Trusts, International Business, International Project Financing, Retail, Telecom, Food & Legal industry in Venezuela / LatAm region and USA.

*Personal Interests: internet and new technologies, digital media, travel, music, my dogs, social networking, beaches, surfing, snorkeling, sail & power boats and extreme sports.

Javier Aguilera’s Specialties:

International Business, Legal Affairs & Business Consulting; Astute researcher; analytical and intuitive problem – solver; creative, diplomatic and effective negotiator; systemic thinker and highly adaptable to new ideas and business environments; Strong people skills and ability to negotiate cultural elements.


Javier Aguilera’s Experience

  • Legal Consultant

    McDonald's

    (Public Company; MCD; Restaurants industry)

    August 2009Present (4 months)

    Providing legal advice to McDonald´s staff and management, to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations as may apply; contract preparation and review for a variety of commercial business agreements and related transactions of the Corporation.

    Assist the Legal Manager / General Counsel to draft, negotiate and review contracts to support day to day operations and complex transactions related to the corporation, providing direction to management in the design, development and implementation of policies and procedures to respond to the business environment & government initiatives for the purpose of proactively managing day to day operations.

  • Partner - Consultant

    Aguilera Pino & Asociados

    (Legal Services industry)

    October 2007July 2009 (1 year 10 months)

    At our firm, we have the clear mission to assists our clients to interconnect their ideas into business, reaching the happiness of the owner and stakeholders under strong ethical values and principles of systemic thinking.

    Partner of the Firm, I am in charge of the Legal Services and Strategic Consulting to different clients in the following domains: Business Internationalization, Strategic Planning, Project and Contract Management, Internet and e-Business, Legal Representation, Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Tax Planning & Fiscal Advisory, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Import / Export operations advisor and Offshore Company Incorporation Services.

    Check more at http://sitekreator.com/ap.asociados/

  • Associate – Lawyer

    Escritorio Beltrán Haddad y Asociados

    (Law Practice industry)

    October 2007July 2009 (1 year 10 months)

    Highlights – Associate of the firm delivering legal advisory to client´s needs in the area of International Business and Operations. In charge of Legal Representation, Contract Drafting & Negotiation and other legal tasks. Also achieving consulting activities regarding Venezuelan Import / Export operations.

    Profile of the firm: With decades of experience, broad judicial expertise, and a reputation for toughness and integrity, our activities are strongly positioned to guide clients through today’s challenging criminal, civil, labour law and regulatory enforcement practices. Clients becomes from Venezuela and Europe countries (Public and Private Companies).

  • Strategic Planning and Legal Officer

    MontVlad

    (Design industry)

    March 2008March 2009 (1 year 1 month)

    We are an Illustration & Graphic Design Studio + Multimedia Agency focused in deliver creativity into your business concepts.

    Holding a position inside the company, I were part of a powerful creative team bringing the suitable legal vehicles to support the operations of a boutique design multimedia studio, helping to leverage the company business decisions and market branding.

    Check more at www.montvlad.com

  • International Legal Advisor

    Corporación Grupo Financa, SA

    (Investment Management industry)

    March 2007December 2008 (1 year 10 months)

    Highlights:

    * In charge of advising legal issues in the investment management practice & new business development and structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions for clients around the world; In charge of the Contract Management Office since June 2007.

    * Managed client´s investment accounts / Successfully supported funding and finance operations in large scale projects / Negotiated contracts that ensured quality over bargaining process to sell – buy commodities products.

    * Actually I am leading the International Business Operations Office since February 2008.

    Key words: Banking - Investment - Portfolio Management - Project Financing - Energy - Crude Oil & Products - Bunkering

    Clients of the firm located in Latin America, Europe, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, China and Korea.

    Check more at www.financabi.com

  • Business and Legal Advisor

    Engage Productions

    (Motion Pictures and Film industry)

    October 2007July 2008 (10 months)

    Engage Productions is a full-service, broadcast production company.

    We bring life to all your A/V cravings, with best in class animation and design resources.

    We have international experience developing multimedia platforms thanks to our talent network based in New York and Caracas.

    Acting in my role inside the team, involve activities such reviewing the corporate structure, economic and financing model, drafting legal documents, securing intellectual property protection, fostering business alliances, etc.

    Check out the new stuff at www.engageprod.com

  • Corporate Lawyer

    PDVSA

    (Oil & Energy industry)

    October 2003March 2007 (3 years 6 months)

    Information Technology Lawyer, covering a broad domains in different aspects of the civil and criminal law related to computer software, protection of computer software, access and control of digital information, privacy, security, Internet access, e-evidence chain of custody and electronic commerce.

    Other important activities were the support to my in - house legal department regarding the legal practice of the energy (crude oil and products) industry in Venezuela.

    Check more at www.pdvsa.com


Javier Aguilera’s Education

  • Georgetown University

    Executive Program in International Business , Management & International Business , 20062006

    Activities and Societies:
    Member of the Innovation & Marketing Debate Team
  • University of California, Berkeley

    Certificate , Project Management , 20062006

    Awarded with Distinctions

  • ESEUNE

    MBA , Global MBA , 20052006

  • Universidad Metropolitana

    Specialization , International Business , 20042005

    Caracas, Venezuela

  • Universidad 'Santa María'

    B.A. , Law , 19982003

    Caracas, Venezuela

  • Institutos Educacionales Asociados

    Bachelor , Humanities , 19911998


Additional Information

Javier Aguilera’s Websites:

Javier Aguilera’s Interests:

Business internationalization, Management, Law, Technology, Digital media, Internet, Networking, International business ventures, Retail, Food & Restaurants

Javier Aguilera’s Groups:

Caracas Bar Association (Capital District, Venezuela)

  •    eOffice
  •    Consultants Network
  •    UNIMET Alumni
  •    Georgetown University Alumni Group
  •    International Business
  •    PPP/PF/PFI, Infrastructure Financing, Project Finance, (more than 2k members!)
  •    Certified Project, Program & Portfolio Managers
  •    Buscar y Ofrecer Trabajo en España
  •    Venezuela
  •    Mergers & Acquisitions Network
  •    McDonald´s Worldwide = Golden Arches Pride
  •    Catenon Worldwide Executive Search

Javier Aguilera’s Honors:

University of California, Berkeley (USA)
Project Management Certificate awarded with Distinction

Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas (Venezuela)
Master thesis approved with Honours


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