Carlos Lopez
Senior Corporate Counsel
carlos.lopez@example.com • (555) 123-4567 • New York, NY
Results-driven Senior Corporate Counsel with 10+ years of experience driving strategic growth through complex transactions, mitigating risk, and securing favorable verdicts. Proven expertise in mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, corporate law, and litigation. Collaborative leader with a passion for fostering business development and minimizing liability exposure, with a track record of achieving 25% reduction in liability exposure, driving $50M+ in revenue growth, and securing 95%+ closure rates in high-stakes contracts.
Senior Corporate Counsel
2020-07 - CurrentKirkland & Ellis
New York, NY
- Spearheaded complex mergers, achieving a 25% reduction in liability exposure and driving $50M+ in revenue growth.
- Drafted and negotiated high-stakes contracts, securing 95%+ closure rates and $100M+ in transactions.
- Developed and implemented compliance frameworks, reducing regulatory risk by 30% and ensuring 100% audit compliance.
- Managed high-profile litigation, securing favorable verdicts in 90%+ of cases and protecting client interests.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business development, achieving a 20% increase in revenue and 15% increase in market share.
Associate Senior Corporate Counsel
2016-05 - 2020-01Skadden
New York, NY
- Managed compliance frameworks, reducing regulatory risk by 20% and ensuring 95% audit compliance.
- Drafted and negotiated high-stakes contracts, securing 85%+ closure rates and $50M+ in transactions.
- Developed and implemented litigation strategies, securing favorable verdicts in 80%+ of cases and protecting client interests.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business development, achieving a 15% increase in revenue and 10% increase in market share.
- Researched and analyzed complex legal issues, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Associate Senior Corporate Counsel
2012-04 - 2016-08Cravath, Swaine & Moore
New York, NY
- Developed and implemented compliance frameworks, reducing regulatory risk by 15% and ensuring 90% audit compliance.
- Drafted and negotiated high-stakes contracts, securing 80%+ closure rates and $30M+ in transactions.
- Managed high-profile litigation, securing favorable verdicts in 75%+ of cases and protecting client interests.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business development, achieving a 10% increase in revenue and 5% increase in market share.
- Researched and analyzed complex legal issues, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Junior Associate
2010-09 - 2012-04Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
New York, NY
- Assisted in drafting and negotiating contracts, contributing to 70%+ closure rates and $20M+ in transactions.
- Conducted research and analysis on complex legal issues, providing recommendations to senior leadership.
- Supported cross-functional teams in business development, contributing to a 5% increase in revenue and 2% increase in market share.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
- Participated in training and professional development programs, enhancing skills and knowledge in corporate law and litigation.
Juris Doctor
2014Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
GPA: 3.7, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts
2010University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
GPA: 3.5, Dean's List
Technical Skills: Mergers & Acquisitions • Intellectual Property • Corporate Law • Litigation • Contract Negotiation
Soft Skills: Leadership • Team Management • Communication • Time Management