PATRICIA DE OLIVEIRA LEON

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LEGAL CONSULTING CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DUE DILIGENCE

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Legal Advisor in the Oil & Gas industry that coordinates with cross-functional teams to review legal, insurance, compliance, operational and commercial implications for up/mid/downstream, service/infrastructure, transportation, and transactional activities. Contracts Specialist leveraging commercial/business counseling experience to draft and review commercial, vendor, masters and subcontract agreements that align with international standards and identify key risks and liabilities to operational teams and leadership. Compliance Expert adept at developing internal policies and procedures that mitigate risk in global and domestic market sectors.

Contract Negotiations

Global Contracts

International Regulations

Supply Chain

Merges & Acquisitions

GDPR - Schrems II

Stakeholder Engagement

Due Diligence/Compliance

Commercial Law

Risk Management

FCPA UKBA

Intercompany Structures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TechnipFMC Houston, TX Dec. 2022 – present

SUPPLIER CONTRACTING GLOBAL MANAGER - AMERICAS

Provide leadership, expertise, and direction to the Supplier Contracting Team for the successful contracting strategy, design, and administration of all contracts, subcontracting agreements within the Region (AMERICAS). Act as an advocate on TFMC compliance initiatives; and projects.

Business partner to assigned VP/Directors of Sourcing and Procurement (Global and Regional) on commercial and contractual issues, ensuring compliance and contract strategy/global guidelines is maintained in the project. Support complex and strategic negotiations.

Cooperate with sourcing/procurement and act as contractual expert in relation to all contract, legal, commercial and insurance issues related to subcontractors and suppliers for the project. Assist in legal variations, claims and final accounts related to subcontractors and suppliers.

Participate in development of global guidelines and ensure implementation in area(s) of responsibility

EXXONMOBIL Houston, TX Nov. 2021 – Dec. 2022

CONTRACTS LEAD II

Contract expert part of the Procurement Global Contracting Team.

Compositing contract templates, training on internal processes, negotiating contract terms, preparing contracts, managing compliance terms, working within Contract Management System, and solving other corporate contracting issues. Proficient at drafting and editing contracts, demonstrating excellent attention to detail.

An excellent communicator possesses in-depth knowledge of procurement functions, contract agreements, and legal terminology. Performed preparation and edition of contracts with vendors and (internal) clients. Prepare training packages, supporting and use of CLM (SMART by GEP) by creating, editing, and managing templates and supporting the contracting process within the system.

Collaborating with acquisition and procurement professionals to establish contract terms and agreements with external parties.

Data Privacy: 543 agreements assessed, amended (completed) in 4 months. Payment Terms Specialist: 481 agreements reviewed/amended/completed in 4 months.

PDO GLOBAL ENERGY CONSULTANTS Houston, TX Mar. 2020 – Nov. 2021

OWNER AND DIRECTOR

Responsible for expanding business development efforts, in the Americas market

International development projects, including container liquid and dry bulk terminals, waterfront developments, cruise and ferry terminals, recreational marinas, and port installations.

Conduct due diligence processes before evaluation of potential new business opportunities in LATAM.

Led negotiations with surveyors and P&I clubs from casualty claims on behalf of O&G major clients (refineries, terminals), that arose from direct and indirect damages and profit loss.

Delivered due diligence (DD), anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, international trade regulations, adherence to corporate policies & procedures, compliance risk-based training for OFAC, UKBA, UNCAC, and GDPR.

PANTHERS ENERGY Houston, TX Sept. 2016 – Mar. 2020

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & ALLIES LEADER Sept. 2017 – Mar. 2020

Legal affairs expert for global projects and contracts relating to new international partners and strategic alliances with foreign ambassadors, suppliers, and other LATAM markets. Represented company in negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure business objectives were met. Leveraged supervisory experience to coordinate cross-functional teams and develop project delivery timelines, terms, and conditions.

Utilized prioritization, analytical, and risk management skills to provide legal and strategic support for financial transactions with foreign oil companies, contractors, financiers, and suppliers, while maintaining existing partnerships and converting prospects.

Led conversations with financial institutions to fund a $35M Colombian acquisition and startup of metal workshop operations.

Updated contract templates, workflow design, and internal policies to ensure compliance with OFAC, SEC, FCPA, and UKBA.

Managed international business initiatives, including business plan, project management, market research, international sales opportunities, targeted marketing, and outsourced manufacturing to diversify revenue streams and reduce expenses.

Recommended use of diplomatic bodies, as business entity, to grow and enhance Panthers’ corporate relationships.

Informed corporate leaders of payment arrangements to recommend new opportunities and channel partners, to increase sales volume for products and services in untapped markets.

LEAD CORPORATE LEGAL CONSULTANT Sep. 2016 – Aug. 2017

Directed corporate legal functions of newly merged holding based in Spain (SPC). Lead EPC and communicate new business regulations in the USA, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Mexico. Advised chairpersons, shareholders, president’s counsel, and corporate boards to influence C-level decisions and expand operations in countries, including Peru, Kuwait, Suriname, Guyana, and Bahrein.

Negotiated well-services contracts, Joint Operational Agreements (JOA), Joint Venture Agreements (JVA), Joint Venture Companies (JVC), and financing agreements such as LOAs, and intercompany structures to increase revenue and growth.

Instituted legal guidelines, regulations, and general policies/guidelines to maintain corporate and government compliance, such as business principles and code of conduct of the HoldCo.

Performed registry and use of license for holding's trademark, under Panther’s branding.

Led corporate migration that created separate entities, with shared operations ownership, to take advantage of double tax treaties and optimize financial transactions.

Designed workflows for new businesses to increase efficiency of financial and legal transactions.

GB ENERGY, A GB GROUP COMPANY Miami, FL Jan. 2015 – Mar. 2016

CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Counseled CEO on legal strategy for downstream (retail) business accounts within the Dominican Republic, Haiti, St Marteen and Jamaica. Directly supervised local legal counsels for client accounts. Managed multi-functional teams to evaluate risks and opportunities in compliance with internal processes.

Issued code of conduct to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation, in accordance with the FCPA.

Drafted master agreements for sales and leasebacks to support franchise negotiations with new partners of gas stations and convenience stores.

Implement Texaco’s guidelines and best practices for branding royalty.

Authorized JOA for supply of jet fuel in airports in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

Managed supply and throughput agreement for usage of tank farm facilities to maximize risk mitigation.

PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA Caracas, VZ Mar. 2009 – Jan. 2015

LEGAL AFFAIRS MANAGER (SUBSIDIARIES)

Provided legal counsel supporting exploration, production, refining, and exporting activities. Engineered procurement initiatives to enable construction of offshore gas facilities near Venezuela. Corporate Secretary in ExComs, BOD, and quarterly meetings to update current contracts and negotiations.

Negotiated financial transactions of new businesses, joint ventures, and subsidiaries within the Americas and Asia, resulting in acquisition of new fleet of $300M Aframaxes and $4B enhancements to El Palito refinery.

Provided corporate guidelines for 11 associated joint venture companies to increase consistency and accountability.

Conducted due diligence and compliance process to acquire the Dominican Refinery of Petroleum (REFIDOMSA) from Shell and acquire assets in the West Caribbean (Jamaica, St Marteen, Haiti, Dominican Republic) of Chevron Texaco.

Coordinated meetings with national, state, and foreign government entities to ensure company compliance with rules and regulations.

Monitored and negotiated lawsuits, arbitration procedures, and negotiations to identify trends and reduce legal liabilities.

GLOBAL MARINE SERVICES Madrid, Spain Mar. 2006 – Mar. 2009

MARINE DIVISION, DIRECT BROKER OF MARITIME/AVIATION RISKS

Led coordination with surveyors, customers, and insurance companies in the EU, UK, and African markets.

Managed work in the insurance marketplace, by issuing binder policies on behalf of Lloyd’s.

Developed group policies for pilots and stewards with Lloyd's coverage.

Insured bulk carriers for dry cargo and issued frozen fish transportation policies from ports in Morocco and Western Africa.

Drafted sports and merchant vessel fleet policies, as well as P&I and H&M, to minimize operational risks.

Negotiated with liability clubs for P&I’s and H&M insurance subscriptions and claims.

EDUCATION

MASTER’S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & FOREIGN TRADE Colegio de Sociologos y Politologos de Madrid

Madrid, Spain

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LEGAL STUDIES Universidad Santa Maria

Anzoategui, Venezuela

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Executive Management Certificate (PAG) IESA Business School

Caracas, Venezuala

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mediation Arbitration Specialization Program Universidad de Salamanca

Salamanca, Spain

Maritime Law, Specialization Program Instituto Maritimo Español

Madrid, Spain

International Oil & Gas Law, Contracts and Negotiation Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation

Houston, TX

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