Sofia Quintana- Stanley

Experience

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  Instituto de Estudios por la Infancia y la Familia- IDEIF NGO

  Nov 2000 - Mar 2001

  Researcher

  * To design and manage the use of quantitative and qualitative methods in order to gather information about child abduction in Peru.* To design, manage and apply a variety of research techniques to gather relevant information regarding child abduction in Peru.* Document analysis, surveys, case studies and interviews (face-to-face, telephone and online) developing and testing theories with other team workers.* Carrying out fieldwork* Performance of data retrieval searches using electronic databases;* Analysis, evaluation and interpretation of data, identifying key issues* To present and disseminate results, both orally and in writing to team leader and Director of the NGO. Show less

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  Ricardo Jose Barba Castro Notary

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2002

  Legal Assistant

  • Meeting and interviewing clients• Files analysis, contract drafting, document legalisation; and preparation of wills.• Administrative duties

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  Ministry of Work and Employment

  Apr 2002 - Dec 2002

  Intern

  • Undertaking legal research• Filing documents and other administrative duties.• Contract drafting

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  Propoli NGO

  Nov 2004 - Feb 2005

  Consultant

  PROPOLI is one of the most important projects implemented in Peru within the framework of the international cooperation related to the poverty reduction in the country. Tasks:* To contribute to the social and economic integration of lower-income families by incorporating them into development processes, following the evaluation that was carried out by an European TL, expert in social and economic development and a local expert in decentralization and local governance.* To participate in the contractual process in order to reach the overall objective of the project: to contribute to the reduction of poverty in 10 districts of Lima, capital of Peru, decreasing the structural inequalities that contribute to political and socio-economic marginalization. Show less

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  Ministry of Justice- Human Rights National Commission

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2007

  Junior Council

  • File analysis and case summary to display at the National Commission of Commutation of Sentences for review.• Performing, summarizing committee hearings, research and preparing case materials• Minute production and database management.• Training and supervision of legal assistants.• Undertaking administrative tasks, verifying information and responding to queries.• Diffusion of prisoner’s rights in penitenciaries.

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  Sole Trader

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2010

  Solicitor

  • Responsible for handling personal caseload and assisting other solicitors in complex cases: Civil, Family, Employment and Criminal Law.• Drafting & negotiation of all legal documents for a range of clients.• Advising clients on commercial contracts and agreements.• Attending and representing clients at Magistrates and County Courts• Settling disputes and supervising agreements.• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with third party suppliers.• Advising on labour law in relation to contracts and liaising with government departments to resolve issues.• Providing legal advice regarding family law cases; negotiating the terms of Separation Agreements and Consent Orders.• Handling individual cases, advising clients, writing pleadings.• Experienced in Circuit Court Family law, obtaining decrees of Judicial Separation and Divorce and attending to all matters following the orders• Advising individuals on alternative methods of dispute resolution• Attending to Court or Tribunal appointments with clients. Show less

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  CloudPay

  May 2014 - Jun 2017

  Legal & Procurement - Global

  Tasks:•Strategic Partnership development and management: Initial engagement, due diligence and network maintenance with key external partners, following the firm's Global Partner & Alliances Strategy and geographical requirements. •Regular communication with senior country stakeholders in order to feedback on performance and drive growth in line with business needs.•Ensure services were provided according to contractual commitment and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)•Identification and realization of cost saving opportunities. Gathering, maintenance and negotiation of pricing with strategic partners; and, co-ordination of commercial arrangements with CloudPay's customer team.•Support company's Sales team with sourcing requirements and competitive pricing (RFP) for new business opportunities; with respect to all services provided by payroll, filing and treasury partners.•Monitor and manage the partner relationship in order to ensure client satisfaction at headquarter level. Post contract management of the partner network with operations: escalations, resolving issues, Partners’ /Suppliers’ feedback, evaluation, variations etc.•Coordination client project start dates with providers, initiating engagement between providers and project teamsLegal Commercial:• Setting and overseeing Partner’s / Supplier’s contractual process, B2B. Assess legal exposure for contracts with partners/suppliers. Contract negotiation, ensuring all agreements are developed on time and with full compliance on all terms (Confidentiality Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Letters of Engagement, etc.)• Overseeing the setup and registration process of legal entities in LATAM and EMEA, with overall management of projects focussed on Legal Entities (Ad hoc)• Research on legislation and regulatory updates that affect the partners’/suppliers’ agreements; making suggestions for changes and improvements.• Familiarized with ISO and SSAE standard reports. Show less

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  LPA Coastal Properties

  Aug 2017 - now

  Property Investor and Developer