RODRIGO MELGAR
Corporate Attorney
CDMX
Summary
Results-driven and experienced CORPORATE ATTORNEY with 15+ years of experience in Contract, Employment and Labor, Civil, Commercial and Administrative Laws. Master of Business Administration, Spanish native and fluent in English and German.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Associate
Fayad & Garcia
Mexico City
01.2018 - Current
- Planning and Development of litigation and negotiation strategies with the final purpose of reducing our client's bills and increasing winning trials opportunities
- Leading a team of non-partner lawyers, associates, and interns.
Legal Manager
The Mendoza Law Firm
Mexico City and Cancun
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Lawyer responsible for providing legal representation, prevention, and regulatory compliance for the firm at the Mexico City and Cancun offices; as well as advising and representing Lawyer Maria Mendoza (Head of Legal) in disputes arising in national territory
- Responsible for implementing internal rules and monitoring their compliance
- Responsible for representing the Firm before the competent authorities/regulators
- Responsible for court representation for the Firm in diverse kinds of trials
- Responsible for reviewing and authorizing third-party contracts
- Responsible for implementing corporate and legal improvements
- Responsible for mitigating inherent risks of the Firm
- Responsible for contract negotiation to benefit the Firm
- Corporate Development of the Firm
- Legal Representation before civil, labor and criminal courts
- Trademark records
- Definition of risk mitigation strategies.
Junior Associate
Fayad & Garcia
Mexico City
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Contractual advisory
- Litigation, court representation, and client counseling
- Customer service
- Follow up of different trials
- Court hearings attendance.
Legal Manager
Grupo Mi8
Mexico City
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Independent project, associated with diverse professionals, related to the development of companies ("startups") to reduce bills related to labor, tax and social security handling.
General In-House Corporate Attorney
Publicidad Castro Rodriguez S.A.
Mexico City
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordination of all external lawyers
- Follow up of all trials related to Grupo PCR
- Support for every PCR legal issue.
Associate Lawyer
Blackbox Startup Law
Mexico City
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Planning of litigation strategies for several startups including Cabify, Hitsbook, and Uniko
- Providing preventive consulting for different startups
- Setting up legal precedents for Cabify legal establishment in Mexico.
Intern
Fifth Collegiate Court of the First Circuit
Mexico City
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Analysis and investigation of cases under the jurisdiction of the Court
- Drafting statements to be voted on the plenary session of the Court.
Intern
Chévez, Ruiz, Zamarripa & Cia.
Mexico City
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Management and follow up of assigned trials
- Drafting Tax & Legal reports aimed to customers.
Intern
MGGL
Mexico City
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Management and follow up of assigned labor trials
- Attendance and support of labor court hearings, representing clients such as Metlife Mexico, Avon, Banamex, GNP and Grupo Modelo.
Intern
Notaria 116
Mexico City
Education
High School - undefined
Colegio Aleman Alexander von Humboldt
08.1992 - 5 2007
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Escuela Libre de Derecho
09.2007 - 4 2012
MBA - undefined
European School of Business
02.2024 - 4 2015
Skills
Ability to Work Under PressureCustomer ServiceAdaptabilityLeadershipProblem Solving
Analytics
Analytics
Research
Report Writing
Team Collaboration
Complex Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Creativity and Innovation
Attention to Detail
Quick Learner
Client Relationships
Creative and Resourceful
Public Speaking
[Language] Fluency
Research and analysis
Outstanding communication skills
Problem-Solving
Goal-oriented mindset
Professionalism and Etiquette
Project Planning
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Team building
Timeline
MBA - undefined
European School of Business
02.2024 - 4 2015
Legal Manager
The Mendoza Law Firm
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Associate
Fayad & Garcia
01.2018 - Current
Junior Associate
Fayad & Garcia
01.2018 - 01.2020
General In-House Corporate Attorney
Publicidad Castro Rodriguez S.A.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate Lawyer
Blackbox Startup Law
01.2016 - 01.2017
Legal Manager
Grupo Mi8
01.2015 - 01.2019
Intern
Fifth Collegiate Court of the First Circuit
01.2015 - 01.2016
Intern
Chévez, Ruiz, Zamarripa & Cia.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Intern
MGGL
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Escuela Libre de Derecho
09.2007 - 4 2012
High School - undefined
Colegio Aleman Alexander von Humboldt
08.1992 - 5 2007
Intern
Notaria 116