Claudir Ambra Lizot

Country Manager / Senior Legal Counsel - Brazil / Bolivia / Paraguay / Uruguay at Biz Latin Hub
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(386) 825-5501
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, BR
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency
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Marcelo Inglez de Souza

Claudir is a great person to work with. Very experienced, focused and business oriented, he is capable of setting the goals, leading the team and gathering the results on a fast and consistant pace.

Felipe Christofi

O Claudir, além de extremamente confiável e competente na prestação de serviços jurídicos, trabalha de forma dinâmica e próxima do cliente, propiciando soluções viáveis e adequadas aos seus objetivos. Possui profundo conhecimento em um amplo leque de práticas jurídicas e sólida formação acadêmica.

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Credentials

  • EXIN Certified Data Protection Officer
    EXIN
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Practitioner
    EXIN
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001
    EXIN
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Privacy and Data Protection Foundation
    EXIN
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Privacy and Data Protection Essentials
    EXIN
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • LETP - Legal Entrepreneurship Training Program
    London Business School
    Apr, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Lawyer
    OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil
    Apr, 2006
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Biz Latin Hub
    • Colombia
    • Legal Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Country Manager / Senior Legal Counsel - Brazil / Bolivia / Paraguay / Uruguay
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      • General Management of the company’s Brazilian Affiliate, as well as for Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, leading a multifunctional group (lawyers, accountants and HRBP), in the Consultancy and Back-Office (Treasury, Human Resources, Accounting) Services Sector • Legal Consultancy, internal and for clients, in all Legal related matters (Corporate, Civil/Commercial, Labor, Tax Compliance and Regulatory), with special focus in the incorporation of foreign companies • Restructuring of the Affiliates’ operations in order to adapt to the growth model planned by the Company and to corporate governance systems, with a focus on optimization and people development • Active Participation in Key Initiatives and in development of new strategies and internal programs along with Senior Leadership of the Group Main Projects and Achievements - Impactful change in management and work models, with immediate results in growing revenues, target achieving and medium term growth and stability, whilst optimizing cost and expenses - Development of team with focus on performance and well-being Show less

  • MOVENT Automotive
    • Brazil
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Of Legal
      • Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

      • Restructuring and Management of the Company and other entities of the Group in the Autoparts sector • Acting and Management of Legal matters regarding Civil, Labor and Tax Litigation, Compliance, Regulatory, Corporate Law, drafting and reviewing contracts and internal policies • Implementation of Governance and Risk Management Model and readjustment of ways of work of the Legal Department, serving as model for other departments of the Company in Brazil and abroad. • Support in facing a period of crisis in the Company’s operating sector, with management of internal and external contingents Main Projects and Achievements - Delivery of a fully structured Legal Department, able to support all business areas and key legal matters, with team members selected and trained to act in accordance to business directives - Close collaboration with Finance and Human Resources to Significant employment related issues, including the negotiation of Union Bargain Agreements and Crisis Management during employee strikes Show less

  • JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
    • Switzerland
    • Tobacco Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legal Director - Brazil
      • Mar 2018 - Oct 2019

      • General Management of the Legal Department in Brazil• Active participation in the Strategic Planning and Decision Making Process• Work in close collaboration with Corporate Affairs, participating in engagements and advocacy with Public Authorities, Industry associations and before other companies in the Tobacco Sector• Support and Decision Making in Compliance Investigations, in collaboration with Corporate Security and Compliance departments• Management and implementation of best practices in the Product Importation Processes and implementation of Cigarettes Factory in Brazil to supply the national and Latin-American marketsMain Projects and Achievements- Operational and Corporate Planning and Restructuring of JTI Group’s companies in Brazil in order to allow Tax optimization in Manufacturing and Importing of Products - Negotiation and Contract drafting for the importation of products from a Competitor Company in Indonesia for commercialization in Brazil- Management of Project of Exchange of knowledge and potential sharing of logistic structure with Competitor in compliance with Brazilian and International Competition Law Standards and Regulation. Show less

    • Legal Manager - Brazil and South America West Markets
      • Sep 2014 - Feb 2018

      • Management of the Legal Department of the Company in Brazil and support to international operations in Latin America from 2015 to 2017, including Local Operation in Bolivia and Joint Ventures in Argentina and Peru, as well as in the prospection of new Markets• Management and Acting in matters regarding Litigation, Compliance, Regulatory (including product registration before ANVISA), Corporate Law, drafting and reviewing contracts and internal policies.• General Counseling for company’s internal demands and consultations, especially for Legal Marketing and Product Development, reviewing product advertising in Points of Sale and development of packages in compliance with Brazilian and other Latin-American countries’ Regulation• Drafting and Implementation of Internal Policies, as well as training of internal and external stakeholders to ensure Compliance Main Projects and Achievements- Structuring of the Company’s Legal Department, which did not exist before hire- Acquisition and Incorporation of National Product Distributor, resulting in significant company expansion- Active Participation in key projects for the company, including launch of disruptive first-to-market products- Merger of companies of the group in Brazil, in order to unify and optimize costs and internal processes Show less

  • DeVivo, Castro, Cunha e Whitaker Advogados
    • Brazil
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Attorney at Law
      • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

      Secondment as in-house attorney for firm's clients, acting in multiple law functions (civil, labor, litigation, contracts) - Cerveja Proibida - from 08/2013 to 01/2014 • Seconded by DVWCA to Company’s Legal Department • Drafting and Review of Contracts of different natures, including Advertising Agreements • Acting in matters related to Commercial and Labor Litigation, including Union negotiations, Compliance, Regulatory and Corporate Law and Drafting of Internal Policies • Counseling for client’s internal demands, acting in project for reviewing the management operation regarding returnables and bottle containers Main Projects and Achievements - Acting in the closing of Brewery Acquisition Operation, including in Due Diligence process in coordination with HR and Marketing functions - Negotiation of Collective Agreement with the Union for the newly acquired operation in Minas Gerais State - RS Morizono Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda. - from 01/2014 to 07/2014 • Seconded by DVWCA to Company’s Legal Department • Acting for Holding responsible for multiple businesses, including pharmaceuticals, real estate (leases and construction), management of Intellectual Property and Radio Broadcasting, and also Cerveja Proibida (below) • Drafting and review of contracts of different natures, including Artistic Productions and Advertising Agreements with artists, as well as assignment of Concessions for Radio Broadcasting • Management of Commercial and Labor Litigation and Counseling, including management of External Counsel hired by the client • Counseling for client’s internal demands - Nextel - from 07/2014 to 08/2014 Show less

  • Ambra Lizot Advogados
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Partner
      • Sep 2007 - Aug 2013

      • General Administration of a small-sized Law firm, responsible also for Finance and Human Resources • Litigation and Counseling in the main areas of Law, including civil, labor, family, real estate and sports law • Legal Advisory for companies, including drafting and review of contracts, Corporate matters and intellectual property • Participation in hearings and presentation of defenses before Disciplinary Commissions and Sport’s Courts of Appeals Main Projects and Achievements - Acting in structuring operations for client in the segment of systems and trainings for financial sector - Promoting Class Action representing retirees and pensioners of public company requesting for reinstatement of a more beneficial health plan Show less

  • Syngenta
    • Switzerland
    • Farming
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legal Intern
      • Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

      • Drafting and review of Contracts, including Technical Cooperation Agreements with Universities and Agricultural Cooperatives • Legal Advisory for internal consultations, as well as management of hearings and documents for defenses regarding Commercial and Labor Litigation • Drafting and management of Corporate Acts: drafting and exchange of legal documents and minutes with Company’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland • Direct reporting to Legal Director • Drafting and review of Contracts, including Technical Cooperation Agreements with Universities and Agricultural Cooperatives • Legal Advisory for internal consultations, as well as management of hearings and documents for defenses regarding Commercial and Labor Litigation • Drafting and management of Corporate Acts: drafting and exchange of legal documents and minutes with Company’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland • Direct reporting to Legal Director

  • Approbato Machado Advogados
    • São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • Legal Intern
      • Oct 2003 - Sep 2004

      • Monitoring of Commercial and Tax Litigation in Court and through electronic systems • Drafting of legal documents and petitions, as well as reports for clients Main Learnings and Achievements - Development of new interns, training them to perform the internship activities - Learning about litigation from firm’s partners and by following up claims in Courts • Monitoring of Commercial and Tax Litigation in Court and through electronic systems • Drafting of legal documents and petitions, as well as reports for clients Main Learnings and Achievements - Development of new interns, training them to perform the internship activities - Learning about litigation from firm’s partners and by following up claims in Courts

  • Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo
    • Brazil
    • Administration of Justice
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant
      • May 2002 - Oct 2003

      Tribunal de Alçada Criminal do Estado de São Paulo • Jurisprudence and Doctrine research for decisions as assistant of Court Judge. • Jurisprudence and Doctrine research for the 3º DTSDP – Court’s Study and Research Department Tribunal de Alçada Criminal do Estado de São Paulo • Jurisprudence and Doctrine research for decisions as assistant of Court Judge. • Jurisprudence and Doctrine research for the 3º DTSDP – Court’s Study and Research Department

Education

  • MBA USP/Esalq
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
    2022 - 2024
  • Escola Superior de Advocacia - OAB/SP
    Specialist, Sports Law
    2007 - 2008
  • Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
    Bachelor, Law
    2001 - 2005
  • Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School
    Leading on the Edge, Advanced Leadership
    2018 - 2018
  • IMD Business School
    Legal Solution Orientation Workshop, Legal
    2016 - 2016
  • London Business School
    Legal Entrepreneurship Training Program, Legal
    2015 - 2015
  • Colégio São Marcos
    High School
    1994 - 2000
  • Escola Nova Lourenço Castanho
    1989 - 1993

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