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Gerardo Quintanilla

@gerardoquintanilla

Senior corporate counsel supporting North American companies in Mexico. Remote-first, experienced in governance, transactions, and compliance.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior in-house and long-term advisory role supporting North American and international operations, focused on governance, cross-border transactions, and regulatory risk. I am interested in remote-first teams that value practical, business-oriented legal guidance.

I am a senior corporate legal advisor supporting North American and multinational companies operating in Mexico. My work focuses on corporate governance, cross-border commercial agreements, and legal and compliance risk in international business environments.

Over the past ten years, I have advised executive teams and business leaders on subsidiary operations, restructurings, and high-impact operational decisions where corporate, labor, and regulatory considerations intersect. A core part of my role is translating local legal requirements into clear, practical guidance that supports business continuity and informed decision-making.

I work remotely as a base and collaborate in real time with North American teams, while traveling on-site when needed to support complex matters. I am comfortable operating across time zones and within distributed, cross-functional teams.

I am particularly interested in in-house or long-term advisory roles supporting international operations, scaling companies, and globally distributed organizations that value pragmatic, business-oriented legal counsel.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Corporate Counsel

Current

Independent Legal Advisor

Oct 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Senior corporate counsel advising North American and multinational companies on governance, commercial agreements, and regulatory risk in Mexico. Support executive teams on subsidiary operations, restructurings, and international business decisions. Remote-first with on-site support when needed.

Corporate Governance Regulatory Compliance Risk Management International Law Commercial Law

Employer Representative (Labor Court)

Junta Federal de Conciliación y Arbitraje

Aug 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Represented employers in labor proceedings and developed strong exposure to dispute strategy, employer liability, and regulatory enforcement. Built a strong foundation for advising companies on labor-related corporate risk and compliance.

Employment Law Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Labor Law

Corporate Lawyer

Coparmex Nuevo León

Jul 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Provided corporate and regulatory advisory support to member companies across multiple industries, focusing on compliance, workforce-related regulation, and operational risk. Worked with business leaders to interpret regulatory requirements and promote best practices.

Corporate Law Regulatory Compliance Risk Management

Corporate Paralegal

Private Legal Practice

Jul 2011 - Jul 2015 (4 years)

Supported corporate and employment-related legal work, including contract drafting, regulatory documentation, and compliance matters. Gained early exposure to corporate operations and labor-related legal frameworks.

Contract Review Employment Contracts Legal Compliance Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rome Business School (Joint Program with VIU)

Master in International Business and Corporate Law, International Business and Corporate Law

2023 - 2024

Grade: N/A

Activities and societies: International Contract Law, Emerging Technologies & Law, Corporate Fintech, Blockchain & Legal Innovation

Joint international master’s program delivered by Rome Business School (Italy) and Valencian International University (Spain), focused on cross-border business operations, corporate law frameworks, and regulatory risk in multinational environments.