Christian Julian Borrero Avellaneda
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Dedicated and reliable Lawyer specialist in Commercial Law and Magister in law with emphasis in Banking and Stock Market, with 14 years of experience in different branches of law, such as, Civil, Commercial, Human Rights, Constitutional and Administrative, in Public and Private Sector. Abilities and skills using technological tools, achievement of goals and results, team player, leadership, interested in continuous learning, analytical and with excellent relationships, charisma, empathy, oral and written communication. Works well independently to carry out assignments and maintaining impeccable files and organized case materials.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Advisor
Restitution Land Office - Ministry of Agriculture
BOGOTA, CUNDINAMARCA
06.2023 - Current
- Providing guidance on policies and procedures to employees and managers according to Law
- Reviewing legal documents regarding with authorizations of leave of absence requests.
- Maintaining employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Handling confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
- Supporting resolutions of disputes between employees or between employees and management.
- Advising managers on disciplinary actions when needed.
- Responding to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll.
- Assisting candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks.
- Resolving personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.
- Handling employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Aligning HR policies with national regulations.
Fund Legal Coordinator
Restitution Land Office-Ministry of Agriculture
Bogota D.C., Colombia
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Managing the development of activities related to external entities such as trust company, Agrarian Bank, among others, in order to manage and implement agreements; as well as the necessary judicial relations for compliance with court orders.
- Designing and guidance the procedures of institutional articulation, to cumplish the orders issued by the judges and Magistrates specialized in land restitution.
- Applying strategies for the follow-up and evaluation of the administration of the Fund's resources, in order to strengthen management and optimize the Entity's mission.
- Following up on the execution of the resources allocated for compliance the judicial orders issued by the Judges and Magistrates specialized in Land Restitution, in a timely manner and in accordance with the regulations in force.
- Supporting the process design, implementation and following-up of the productive projects program for the beneficiary population of the judicial orders issued by the Judges and Magistrates specialized in Land Restitution.
- Establishing guidelines for the reorganization of real estate prior to its entry into the Fund, its characterization, classification, acquisition, control of income and expenditures, in accordance with current regulations.
- Carrying out the administration of the real estate that enters TO the fund in coordination with the competent areas, with timeliness, quality and efficiency.
- Providing guidance and evaluate the development of payments according to the orders in charge of the Unit contained in the sentences issued by the Judges and Magistrates specialized in Land Restitution, in order to comply with the goals, objectives and the Institutional mission.
- Planning the projections of the financial resource needs to meet the commitments derived from the orders issued by the Judges and Magistrates specialized in Land Restitution, to be included in the institution annual budget.
Legal Coordinator
Restitution Land Office - Ministry of Agriculture
Bogota D.C., Colombia
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Ensure the operation of the registry of dispossessed and forcibly abandoned lands, from a legal and procedural point of view.
- Carry out the necessary activities for the implementation and Operational Management of the institution performance in the Registration and Restitution procedures, both regionally and nationally.
- Guide, accompany and follow up with the branch offices and the teams or groups formed for this purpose, in the study of cases and the administrative processes for the registration of dispossessed and forcibly abandoned lands.
- Coordinate and take action on the findings resulting from the follow-up of the activities of the regional offices against the procedures, as a result of the structured and planned follow-up from the management.
- Execute and follow up on strategies for emblematic or particularly important restitution cases.
- Coordinate with the regional teams to monitor compliance with the rulings issued by the judges and submit the pertinent requests or suggestions.
- Implement the strategies outlined by the management, regarding the preparation, drafting and presentation of restitution claims and representation to the victims, when requested by them.
- Implement guidelines and instructions for test collection, refinement and security to ensure the adequacy of the tests.
Lawyer
Restitution Land Office-Ministry of Agriculture
Bogota D.C., Colombia
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy in cases involving human rights violations.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations in cases involving Human Rights violations.
- Interpreted laws, rulings, jurisprudence and regulations for civil affairs able to apply in human rights jurisdiction.
- Providing support to the supervision of partnership agreements with human rights and international cooperation organizations.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation to overcome issues regarding with cases of human rights.
Legal Assistant
CAVIPETROL
Bogota D.C., Colombia
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Worked alongside the Chief Legal Officer, administrative assistants, on complex cases and legal processes.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
Legal Officer
25th Civil Court of Bogota Circuit
Bogota D.C., Colombia
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Drafting providence's in the framework of legal actions, appeals in first and second instance judgments, objections of credit liquidity's and procedural nullities, in relation to the exclusion of legal auxiliaries, professional fees and exceptions.
- Drafting sentences of first instance judgments in civil proceedings, such as divisional, expropriation and executives.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Ad Honorem Auxiliary
Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca
Bogota D.C., Colombia
02.2009 - 11.2009
- Drafting sentences and providence's in the framework constitutional actions and administrative proceedings.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
Education
Lawyer - Legal
Externado University of Colombia
Bogota D.C., ColombiaSpecialist in Commercial Law - Legal
Externado University of Colombia
Bogota D.C., ColombiaMaster in Law-emphasis On Banking And Stock Market - Legal
Externado University of Colombia
Bogota D.C., ColombiaMBA -
University Canada West
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective team player
- Excellent interpersonal relationships and speaking communication
- Easily adaptable to changing circumstances
- Contract Review
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Investigation skills
- Negotiation and interpretation
- Administrative Support
- Document Review
Certification
- Seminar in General Procedure
- Certificate International Conference in Finance Law – “Financial Consumer Protection Mechanisms”
- Diplomate in Public Lands Policy and Prospective Peace
- Certificate International Conference – Lands Law “Social Planning in Rural Property
- Certificate in Refresher Course in Administrative Procedural
- Certificate Course in Evidence Law
- Certificate Course in Agrarian Law
- Seminar in Environmental Law
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Legal Advisor
Restitution Land Office - Ministry of Agriculture
06.2023 - Current
Fund Legal Coordinator
Restitution Land Office-Ministry of Agriculture
01.2023 - 06.2023
Legal Coordinator
Restitution Land Office - Ministry of Agriculture
01.2018 - 12.2022
Lawyer
Restitution Land Office-Ministry of Agriculture
09.2012 - 09.2016
Legal Officer
25th Civil Court of Bogota Circuit
02.2012 - 08.2012
Legal Assistant
CAVIPETROL
02.2010 - 12.2012
Ad Honorem Auxiliary
Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca
02.2009 - 11.2009
Lawyer - Legal
Externado University of Colombia
Specialist in Commercial Law - Legal
Externado University of Colombia
Master in Law-emphasis On Banking And Stock Market - Legal
Externado University of Colombia
MBA -
University Canada West
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