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Candace Coombs

@candacecoombsramlochan

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Enthusiastic corporate counsel with 12 years of experience.

Trinidad and Tobago

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values compliance and offers growth opportunities.

I am an enthusiastic corporate counsel with over 12 years of experience working with both public and private corporations. My expertise lies in commercial and regulatory matters, including corporate governance, compliance, and contract negotiation and drafting. In my recent role at Niquan Energy Trinidad Limited, I successfully reduced litigation costs by 20%, showcasing my ability to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness in legal operations.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong track record in streamlining processes and enhancing compliance. At Trinity Exploration and Production Services Limited, I improved the contract drafting process, reducing turnaround time by 40% and increasing accuracy by 25%. My commitment to fostering a culture of compliance has been evident in my oversight of policies and training initiatives, ensuring that legal standards are met across all levels of the organization.

My experience also includes serving as a Legal and Regulatory Advisor at Digicel, where I coordinated compliance submissions and facilitated operational efficiency. I hold a Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law and am an active member of several professional associations, including the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago. I am dedicated to continuous professional development and am eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to a forward-thinking organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Attorney - Legal and Compliance

Niquan Energy Trinidad Limited

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)

Performed legal research and drafted legal opinions on regulatory compliance matters. Developed policies for legal compliance and represented the company in court, supervising over 25 litigation matters and reducing external litigation costs by 20%.

Legal Research Regulatory Compliance Litigation

Legal Counsel

Trinity Exploration and Production Services Limited

May 2018 - Apr 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Streamlined contract drafting, enhancing accuracy and reducing turnaround time. Oversaw compliance policies and training, managed litigation portfolio, and provided legal support for HR operations.

Contract Drafting Compliance Management Litigation

Legal and Regulatory Advisor

Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited

Oct 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Coordinated regulatory submissions and facilitated compliance meetings. Created terms and conditions for products and managed corporate filings, saving the company significant costs through effective legal research.

Regulatory Compliance Legal Research

Legal Graduate Trainee

Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited

Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Assisted senior attorneys with legal research, document drafting, and compliance evaluations. Gained practical experience in client meetings and court proceedings.

Legal Research Legal Drafting Compliance

Contract Administrator Specialist I

Fluor Daniel South America Limited

Nov 2012 - Aug 2013 (9 months)

Managed contract compliance and drafted contract terms. Led the preparation of contract plans and templates, negotiating favorable terms with stakeholders.

Contracts Compliance Negotiation

In Service Trainee

Hobsons Attorneys-at-Law and Notaries Public

Nov 2011 - Jul 2012 (8 months)

Gained hands-on experience in customer service and legal processes. Assisted in research and drafting court documents while participating in professional development workshops.

Customer Service Legal Research Legal Drafting Professional Development