Maria Isabel Campbell
Burlington,ON
Summary
Legal professional with a solid combined legal experience in both civil and common law jurisdictions, I am currently a member of Cineplex's legal department, one of Canada's leading entertainment and digital media companies.
I enjoy working in a dynamic, genuine and collaborative environment, and thrive when translating complex legal concepts to any stakeholder, regardless of their professional background.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Commercial Law
Cineplex Entertainment
01.2018 - Current
- Manage non-litigious commercial matters, primarily of contractual nature.
- Provide expert legal recommendations and risk assessments to Cineplex’s business and functional units in conducting commercial negotiations.
- Draft and review complex commercial contracts, with special attention to technology agreements (SaaS, software licensing), procurement, operations, film and event cinema, groups and events, among others.
- Liaison with external counsel to manage litigation matters and disputes.
- Manage corporate acquisition and restructuring transactions.
- Maintain department-standard form contracts to ensure up-to-date forms are in use by business and functional units.
- Assist Chief Privacy Officer with privacy related enquiries, compliance obligations and training to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
- Provide guidance on Cineplex’s day-to-day business operations in order to ensure compliance with company’s contractual obligations, working closely with advising all business units.
Legal Assistant
Alcolado Law
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted firm’s partner in all real estate residential transactions.
- Performed Teraview title search through The Conveyancer.
- Prepared electronic registration documents.
- Created and maintained clients’ files from opening to closing.
Lawyer, Corporate Commercial
Merand Group Inc.
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed international clients’ accounts, liaising between external counsel and tax advisors to maintain optimal structures, including assessment of estate and probate (wills and trusts).
- Coordinated U.S immigration applications for Latin-American applicants with U.S. counsels.
- Assisted with liquidation of complex corporate structures.
Associate, International Law
Caraballo, Torres & Asociados, S.A.
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Negotiated and drafted commercial agreements for Latin America and Asian projects in Venezuela.
- Assisted internal compliance department with all legal requirements.
- Established solid relationships with multiple off-shore financial institutions.
- Reported to board of directors and C-level executives.
Education
Certificate Of Qualification - Equivalency of Common Law Degeee
National Committee On Accreditation (NCA)
Canada2023
Master Of Laws - International Business Law
Osgoode Hall Law School At York University
Toronto, ON2015
Legal English And Global Business Transactions - Certificate
Boston University
London, United Kingdom2013
Specialist - Telecommunications Law
Universidad Alejandro De Humboldt
Caracas, Venezuela2009
Abogado (equivalent To JD- Lawyer) - Law
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Caracas, Venezuela2007
Skills
- Translating complex legal concepts to simple language
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager, Commercial Law
Cineplex Entertainment
01.2018 - Current
Legal Assistant
Alcolado Law
06.2016 - 12.2017
Lawyer, Corporate Commercial
Merand Group Inc.
07.2014 - 05.2016
Associate, International Law
Caraballo, Torres & Asociados, S.A.
01.2012 - 07.2014
Certificate Of Qualification - Equivalency of Common Law Degeee
National Committee On Accreditation (NCA)
Master Of Laws - International Business Law
Osgoode Hall Law School At York University
Legal English And Global Business Transactions - Certificate
Boston University
Specialist - Telecommunications Law
Universidad Alejandro De Humboldt
Abogado (equivalent To JD- Lawyer) - Law
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
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