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Jos G. — Senior Public Procurement Legal Advisor from Guatemala

Jos G.

Senior Public Procurement Legal Advisor

Guatemala 6+ years
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José G. is a seasoned Abogado y Notario with over 19 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, specializing in corporate law, administrative law, tax law, and public procurement. Operating out of Guatemala City, he has played pivotal roles, including acting as the Head of the Department of Control and Normativity at the Ministry of Public Finance in Guatemala. In this capacity, José led institutional control processes and issued key legal opinions on public acquisitions, which highlights his capability in contract negotiation and compliance. Previously, he served as a legal manager for Grupo OPECEM, S.A. and Compañía Internacional de Productos y Servicios, S.A., directing corporate legal strategies and managing diverse legal teams. José also runs an independent law practice offering expertise in areas such as civil litigation and regulatory compliance. He holds an academic foundation from the University Rafael Landívar and is a notable figure in academia as an adjunct professor, demonstrating his commitment to legal education.

Experience

  • Head of Control and Normativity Department

    Ministry of Public Finances (MINFIN) · 2023 — 2026
    Led institutional control and normativity processes. Issued technical and legal criteria related to public procurement. Oversaw personnel and facilitated inter-institutional coordination. Temporarily covered the leadership of the Registration and Prequalification Departments. Strengthened procedures aimed at transparency and regulatory compliance.
  • Legal Analyst

    RGAE · 2021 — 2023
    Performed specialized legal analyses. Drafted legal opinions and assessments. Provided regulatory support in public procurement and contracting.
  • Legal Manager

    Grupo OPECEM, S.A. · 2020 — 2021
    Managed the legal area strategically. Handled corporate and contractual processes. Supervised both professional and administrative staff. Provided comprehensive legal advice for business decision-making.
  • Legal Advisor

    Presidential Commission on Human Rights (COPREDEH) · 2019 — 2020
    Provided legal advice within the commission.
  • Legal Advisor

    Secretary of Social Works of the President's Wife (SOSEP) · 2018 — 2019
    Offered legal advisory services.
  • Regional Coordinator of Public Policy for Chixoy

    COPREDEH · 2018 — Present
    Coordinated regionally and directed technical and administrative teams.
  • Trainer and Advisor

    Ministry of Energy and Mines · 2016 — Present
    Participated in dialogue processes and addressed social conflicts in Quiché department communities.
  • Legal Area Manager

    Compañía Internacional de Productos y Servicios, S.A. (PRINTER) · 2012 — 2015
    Provided regional corporate legal advice. Managed commercial, labor, and administrative matters. Served as legal representative. Facilitated bidding and contracting processes. Conducted administrative and judicial collections. Directed legal and administrative staff.
  • Lawyer and Notary

    Independent Practice · 2008 — Present
    Directed a personal legal firm with a team under my management. Specialized in various legal areas including Civil Procedural Law, Administrative Law, Tax Law, Labor Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Fiscal Advice, Notarization, Public Contracting, and Anti-Money Laundering Prevention. Handled judicial and administrative collections.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Postgraduate in Public Finance and Government Budget Management
    Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala · — — 2023
  • Master's in Tax Consulting
    Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala · — — 2013
  • Bachelor's in Legal and Social Sciences
    Universidad Rafael Landívar · 2008 — Present

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