Eloisa Aviles
LL.M., LL.B.
905-1260 Bidwell St, Vancouver,BC
Summary
Executive leader and foreign-trained lawyer with over 18 years of experience driving organizational success and fostering collaboration. A nine-year stint in startups has strengthened my adaptability, resilience, legal agility, and ability to deliver results in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, operational management, financial oversight, with strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and a results-driven approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chief Compliance and Legal Officer
Sivo
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented AML, privacy, and financial compliance policies for a mid-sized startup company (30+ people) in the financial technology sector.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws and advised executive leadership on regulatory changes impacting business operations, enabling proactive adjustments to maintain compliance.
- Efficiently managed outside counsel relationships globally (US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Colombia, Spain, Cayman Islands), controlling costs while ensuring access to specialized expertise when needed.
- Drafted and managed various contracts (employment, non-disclosure, partnership, lending, services).
- Oversaw corporate affairs across multiple jurisdictions, including entity incorporation and IP management.
- Reduced company liability by implementing effective risk management strategies and policies, including managing company's security information infrastructure.
- Direct reports include HR and Customer Support business areas.
Executive Director of Legal and Operations
Otonomos Blockchain Technologies
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Created and implemented KYC and privacy policies to support the scalability of a small startup company (10+ people) providing global entity incorporation services for the blockchain industry.
- Efficiently managed outside legal counsel and incorporation agents worldwide, including in the US, Cayman Islands, BVI, and Panama.
- Worked closely with leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Collaborated closely with leadership in overseeing external accounting professionals.
- Collaborated with leadership to enhance efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new updates to the company system.
- Directed recruitment efforts to successfully scale the team.
- Led the search for a dedicated office space for the company.
Chief Operations and Compliance Officer
We are DRIVE
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed the company's 20+ team members during its early stages of growth.
- Led the development of operational goals to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborated with the CEO and Director of Finance on strategic and tactical matters, including budget management, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting needs, and securing new funding.
- Oversaw all aspects of the company's operational and compliance policies, objectives, and initiatives, encompassing legal, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Efficiently managed relationships with external legal counsel in Canada to establish appropriate legal frameworks for the company.
- Supported internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Supervised multiple departments, including Finance, Sales, HR, and Customer Support.
In-house counsel /Operations and HR Manager
Venzee
07.2014 - 09.2018
- Supported the leadership in the implementation of processes and approaches to achieve the Annual Company Plan for a startup company of 80 people in the supply chain industry.
- Assisted the CFO in managing and overseeing the company's operations to meet budget and financial goals, as well as in launching an IPO.
- Established the company's first and only office in Vancouver.
- Supervised the HR Coordinator in their daily and overarching responsibilities, including recruitment, HR, and administrative functions.
- Effectively managed relationships with external legal counsel in the U.S.
- Managed legal matters across Mexico and Latin America.
Senior Associate
García Seimandi y Asociados
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Practiced customs law litigation and customs administrative reviews at a boutique five-lawyer firm.
- Developed detailed litigation strategies for Customs Law cases.
- Advised on classification of goods and customs operations.
- Conducted internal import-export audits.
- Managed personnel and team responsibilities.
Education
LL.M. - Common Law
Peter A. Allard School of Law
Vancouver, BC 05.2024 - Current
LL.M. - Commercial Law
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia 07.2015 - 2016.11
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Tec De Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico 08.2024 - 05.2006
Skills
Strategic planning and leadership
Operations management
Budgeting and financial management
Stakeholder relations
Compliance and regulations
Corporate governance
Cross-functional collaboration
Affiliations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Trial Lawyer Association of BC
- Canadian Hispanic Bar Association
- Vancouver Bar Association
Pronouns
she/her
Professional Development
- University of British Columbia, Online/self-directed, 09/01/2024
Weaving Relations: exploring Indigenous histories, people, and contexts; and settler colonialism in Canada.
- IESE Business School, Universidad de Navarra,Online, 09/01/19 - 12/31/19
Mujer y Liderazgo (Woman and Leadership) intensive program
- Institute for U.S. Law, Washington, DC, 03/01/19,
International Compliance and Anti-Corruption intensive program
Timeline
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Tec De Monterrey
08.2024 - 05.2006
LL.M. - Common Law
Peter A. Allard School of Law
05.2024 - Current
Chief Compliance and Legal Officer
Sivo
04.2021 - 07.2024
Executive Director of Legal and Operations
Otonomos Blockchain Technologies
06.2020 - 03.2021
Chief Operations and Compliance Officer
We are DRIVE
09.2018 - 05.2020
LL.M. - Commercial Law
The University of Melbourne
07.2015 - 2016.11
In-house counsel /Operations and HR Manager
Venzee
07.2014 - 09.2018
Senior Associate
García Seimandi y Asociados
09.2010 - 06.2015
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