Rafael Bosi Ribeiro
São Paulo
Summary
Skilled Business Lawyer with significant experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, and risk management. Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex business issues have led to successful legal strategies for diverse clientele. Demonstrated leadership in team settings and adept at managing multiple priorities to deliver results within tight deadlines. Previous work has significantly improved client satisfaction and reduced potential legal risks.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Manager / Lead Counsel (Mercosur)
General Motors South America
São Caetano Do Sul
03.2016 - Current
- Engaged in risk management by reviewing proposed actions and assessing for potential liability in initiatives from Sales, Marketing, Aftersales, Customer Care and Digital Services.
- Supported Business in complex negotiations.
- Advised senior executives on regulatory requirements related to new products or services.
Legal Manager
SulAmerica Seguros
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed judicial and regulatory contingencies (ANS and SUSEP) in an amount over BRL5billion;
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project status updates, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
- Reviewed project proposals, new products, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
- Reviewed and drafted a variety of legal documents such as contracts and opinions on several insurance fields such as Health, Auto, Dental, Big Risks, Life & Pension, Investments, etc;
- Collaborated with outside attorneys to manage strategic litigation;
- Analyzed risk factors associated with new business products or investments (M&A).
Regional Counsel - Americas
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (BAT) - AMERICAS
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Direct report to the Regional General Counsel for Americas
- Responsible for Governance, Strategic Planning, Security, Tax, Competition, Regulatory and Legal counselling for IT and Operations
- Responsible for driving Global and Regional initiatives across Americas Region
- Management of tax contingencies and proactive risk management to avoid future tax implications
Legal Manager
SOUZA CRUZ S.A. (a BAT company)
09.2006 - 08.2013
- Member of the company’s senior legal staff
- Report to the General Legal Counsel
- Responsible for the Intellectual Property area
- Responsible for driving legal actions aiming at market equalization, mainly fighting the illegal market with the use of tax and criminal tools
- Responsible for the Competition cases before CADE and Competition Law counselling (i.e
- Conduct cases such as 'Merchandising Exclusivity' at the points of sales, negotiation of tobacco prices and Tax system applicable to Tobacco Industry)
- Interaction with the Brazilian authorities in general
- Company’s legal representative in the Brazilian Institute for Ethics in Competition (ETCO)
Senior Associate
XAVIER, BERNARDES, BRAGANÇA
12.2005 - 09.2006
- Legal counselling for Brazilian and foreign clients including work in due diligence and M&A processes
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, minutes of meeting and legal opinions
- Management of cases before the Brazilian Securities Exchange Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários – CVM)
Senior Associate
VIEIRA, REZENDE, BARBOSA E GUERREIRO
07.2000 - 12.2005
- Legal counselling for Brazilian and foreign clients including work in due diligence and M&A processes
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, minutes of meeting and legal opinions
- Legal advice in structuring and placing products, financial operations, project finance, procurement, investment funds, joint ventures, corporate governance
Counsel
BANCO BOZANO SIMONSEN S.A.
03.1999 - 06.2000
- Legal counselling banking operations and drafting contracts, corporate acts and legal opinions, including support to the sale of the bank to Santander Bank
- Management of administrative cases before Central Bank of Brazil (BACEN) and Brazilian Securities Exchange Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários – CVM)
Education
Sustainable Capitalism & ESG -
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
01.2023
Digital Law and Data Protection -
PUC-SP
01.2022
Compliance -
Insper
01.2019
International Private Law -
The Hague Academy of International Law
01.2017
Post-Graduation - Business Law & Economics
Centro de Estudos em Direito Econômico e Social, CEDES
01.2015
Post-Graduation - Civil Procedural Law
Fluminense Federal University, UFF
01.2014
MBA - Business
Getúlio Vargas Foundation, FGV
01.2008
Master of Laws - Corporate Law and Taxation
Candido Mendes University
01.2005
Bachelor of Laws -
University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UERJ
01.1998
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Litigation management
- Stakeholder communication
- Client relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
Timeline
Senior Legal Manager / Lead Counsel (Mercosur)
General Motors South America
03.2016 - Current
Legal Manager
SulAmerica Seguros
05.2014 - 01.2016
Regional Counsel - Americas
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (BAT) - AMERICAS
09.2013 - 05.2014
Legal Manager
SOUZA CRUZ S.A. (a BAT company)
09.2006 - 08.2013
Senior Associate
XAVIER, BERNARDES, BRAGANÇA
12.2005 - 09.2006
Senior Associate
VIEIRA, REZENDE, BARBOSA E GUERREIRO
07.2000 - 12.2005
Counsel
BANCO BOZANO SIMONSEN S.A.
03.1999 - 06.2000
Sustainable Capitalism & ESG -
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Digital Law and Data Protection -
PUC-SP
Compliance -
Insper
International Private Law -
The Hague Academy of International Law
Post-Graduation - Business Law & Economics
Centro de Estudos em Direito Econômico e Social, CEDES
Post-Graduation - Civil Procedural Law
Fluminense Federal University, UFF
MBA - Business
Getúlio Vargas Foundation, FGV
Master of Laws - Corporate Law and Taxation
Candido Mendes University
Bachelor of Laws -
University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UERJ
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