ROBERTO BARCENAS
Mexico City,CMX
Summary
Results-driven legal professional with a strong specialization in contract negotiation and risk management within the energy sector across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Extensive experience structuring and negotiating high-value agreements, including EPC, O&M, ESCO, and Supply—ensuring financial viability and long-term sustainability for energy projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL COUNSEL
ACCIONA ENERGÍA MÉXICO
08.2023 - Current
- Led the negotiation and drafting of high-value contracts (O&M, EPC Onshore & Offshore, ESCO, Supply, Credit, Service, Lease Agreements), securing terms that improved projects profitability.
- Advised on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, avoiding potential fines or legal disputes.
- Conducted legal due diligence for new energy projects, identifying and mitigating risks that could impact operational feasibility and financing.
- Managed right-of-way legal processes, reducing project delays and ensuring compliance with land-use regulations.
- Negotiated complex contractual clauses, minimizing liability and fostering long-term strategic partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and government entities.
- Provided legal counsel on energy regulations in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
- Managed and mentored a legal team, overseeing contract execution and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, while fostering professional growth and efficiency.
JUNIOR LAWYER
GRUPO GDI
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Drafted, negotiated, and managed lease agreements for commercial properties across 6 shopping centers in Mexico City and the metropolitan area.
- Developed strategies for tenant dispute resolution, reducing overdue payments by 35% through tailored contract modifications and settlements.
- Handled litigation and regulatory compliance, responding to governmental and municipal authorities’ requirements for commercial spaces.
CORPORATE LAW INTERN
CENTRAL DE ARQUITECTURA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Reviewed and drafted contracts for sales, leasing, service provision, supply, and construction, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and mitigating legal risks.
- Supported corporate governance processes, reviewing shareholder agreements, corporate records, and power of attorney documentation.
- Coordinated legal procedures with notaries and commercial brokers, expediting documentation processes for business transactions.
Education
Diploma - ENERGY LAW
ESCUELA LIBRE DE DERECHO
Mexico City, Mexico04-2024
Bachelor of Laws - Administrative Law
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA METROPOLITANA
Mexico City, Mexico12-2020
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Commercial contracts
- Environmental law
- Construction law
- Legal analysis
- Energy regulation
- Renewable energy law
Timeline
LEGAL COUNSEL
ACCIONA ENERGÍA MÉXICO
08.2023 - Current
JUNIOR LAWYER
GRUPO GDI
02.2022 - 08.2023
CORPORATE LAW INTERN
CENTRAL DE ARQUITECTURA
09.2021 - 02.2022
Diploma - ENERGY LAW
ESCUELA LIBRE DE DERECHO
Bachelor of Laws - Administrative Law
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA METROPOLITANA
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