Highly accomplished legal leader with over 10 years of experience in government contracting, risk mitigation, and legal representation. Proven track record of successfully managing complex legal matters, leading high-performing teams, and providing strategic guidance to achieve organizational objectives. Recognized expertise in infrastructure development, contract negotiation, and administrative sanctions.
Led a team of 350+ legal and engineering professionals overseeing the legal framework for a large public entity. This involved:
Managing high-stakes projects: Ensured efficient and compliant execution of legal matters impacting the organization's interests.
Developing and implementing legal guidelines: Established clear and effective legal frameworks to govern the entire organization.
Risk mitigation and oversight: Led the legal monitoring of contracts and implemented contractual remedies to minimize risks.
Dispute resolution: Provided legal representation in judicial, administrative, and extrajudicial settings to defend the organization's interests.
Oversaw administrative processes related to contractual compliance. This involved:
Managing compliance enforcement: Led the initiation, processing, and finalization of administrative sanctions for contractual non-compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations and mitigating risks within the road sector.
Decision-making authority: Held the authority to sign final administrative sanctioning acts, demonstrating the ability to make sound judgments on compliance issues impacting road safety and performance.
Regulatory framework application: Ensured that administrative sanctions were imposed in accordance with relevant regulations, demonstrating a strong understanding of the importance of a robust regulatory framework for safety and performance in the road industry.
Led the enforcement of contractual compliance in the
Managing administrative sanctions for non-compliance: Oversaw the initiation, processing, and finalization of administrative sanctions for contractual breaches, ensuring adherence to regulations and mitigating risks within the sector.
Decision-making authority: Held the final authority on imposing sanctions through signing final administrative sanctioning acts. This demonstrates strong judgment regarding compliance issues impacting project safety and performance.
Regulatory framework application: Ensured that administrative sanctions were imposed in accordance with relevant regulations, demonstrating a solid understanding of the importance of a robust regulatory framework for safety and performance within the industry.
Led and managed the enforcement of contractual compliance processes as a project manager in the Infrastructure sector. This involved:
Project planning and execution: Oversaw the complete lifecycle of administrative sanctioning processes, from initiation to finalization, ensuring adherence to deadlines and objectives.
Stakeholder management: Coordinated effectively with various internal and external stakeholders, including legal teams, contracting parties, and regulatory bodies, to ensure smooth project execution.
Risk mitigation and decision-making: Identified and addressed potential risks throughout the process, making sound decisions based on regulations to enforce compliance and minimize risks within the sector.
Project documentation and reporting: Maintained comprehensive documentation of the sanctioning processes and delivered reports outlining findings and decisions to relevant parties.
Additionally, I led the Legal Vice-Presidency, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills.
Managed complex state contracting projects as a legal expert. This involved:
Contract lifecycle management: Oversaw all stages of state contracting processes, including concessions, from initiation (developing formats and procedures) to completion (contract liquidation or successful awarding).
Regulatory compliance: Ensured adherence to legal frameworks throughout the contracting process, mitigating risks and ensuring procedural fairness.
Stakeholder coordination: Effectively coordinated with technical, financial, and legal teams to streamline selection processes (e.g., 4G concessions) and manage interested parties.
Dispute resolution: Addressed breach of contract issues and responded to observations, ensuring smooth project execution and successful contract execution.
Claudia Juliana Ferro Rodriguez
Ottawa, Canadá
416-838-5376
julitaliano@hotmail.com
In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family and exploring different cultures. This fosters a love of learning and allows me to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. I also find that activities like swimming and walking help me manage stress and maintain focus, which is important in any demanding role.