Tudor Mitranescu

Senior Legal Counsel
Soseaua Iancului nr. 9, 021712, Bucharest, RO.

About

Highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel with over 20 years of expertise in civil, commercial, construction, maritime transport, logistics, and corporate law. Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts, resolve disputes, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver innovative legal solutions. Seeking a Senior Counsel role to leverage analytical, negotiation, and communication skills for achieving favorable legal and commercial outcomes and mitigating organizational risks.

Work

Patronatul Proiectanților în Construcții
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Senior Legal Counsel

Bucharest, Romania, Romania

Summary

Led legislative initiatives and provided critical legal support to stakeholders within the construction sector, ensuring compliance and strategic advocacy.

Highlights

Drafted and proposed key legislative amendments, significantly improving construction sector regulations and fostering a more favorable business environment.

Conducted comprehensive EU-wide comparative studies on civil engineering regulations, bolstering advocacy efforts and informing strategic policy development.

Developed evidence-based policies through meticulous legal research and synthesis, contributing to robust internal compliance frameworks.

Briefed the Board of Directors on critical legislative changes, proactively mitigating risks and ensuring organizational adherence to evolving regulations.

Inovo Solutions
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Senior Legal Counsel

Bucharest, Romania, Romania

Summary

Provided strategic legal counsel to management on commercial negotiations, managed litigation, and successfully recovered significant outstanding debts.

Highlights

Advised management on over 50+ commercial contract negotiations, including sales agreements, NDAs, and GDPR agreements, safeguarding company interests and ensuring compliance.

Drafted comprehensive legal documents, including contracts, notices, and pleadings, effectively managing complex debt recovery cases.

Represented a group of companies in civil and commercial litigation, successfully resolving multiple disputes and protecting corporate assets.

Recovered outstanding debts exceeding €500K by initiating civil/commercial actions, significantly improving financial liquidity and cash flow.

Dura Vermeer
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Legal Consultant

Rotterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands

Summary

Provided expert legal advice on maritime transport law, negotiated critical contracts, and developed effective legal strategies to minimize company risks.

Highlights

Advised on complex containerized maritime transport law, including chartering and container leasing, ensuring full legal compliance for operations.

Negotiated and analyzed over 30 transport contracts, successfully minimizing potential risks and ensuring robust contractual compliance.

Developed and implemented effective legal strategies, enhancing the company's defensive posture and protecting its commercial interests across various transactions.

Consorzio IDC
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Head of Legal Department

Venice, Italy, Italy

Summary

Directed all legal operations, leading contract negotiations, implementing compliance procedures, and managing risk for a diverse portfolio of commercial agreements.

Highlights

Led the drafting, negotiation, and execution of over 100 complex commercial agreements, including confidentiality, logistics, sales/purchases, and licensing, ensuring favorable terms.

Implemented robust contract management procedures, improving compliance with corporate policies by 95% and streamlining legal operations.

Assessed contractual risks across all departments, coordinating with risk/finance teams to mitigate potential liabilities by 20% annually.

Ensured contractual transparency and supported the proper implementation of terms, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing disputes by 15%.

Premium Porc Group
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Senior Legal Advisor

Focșani, Romania, Romania

Summary

Provided comprehensive legal counsel, securing significant investment, managing contract drafting, and ensuring corporate compliance.

Highlights

Advised on securing a €16M investment credit from Unicredit Bank Austria, crucial for the group's expansion and operational funding.

Provided legal counsel on agricultural land leasing and raw material procurement, ensuring compliance and favorable terms for key supply chains.

Drafted over 20 critical contracts (leases, procurement, consultancy) and successfully participated in insolvency proceedings, protecting company assets.

Ensured legal compliance of all commercial contracts and revised employment agreements for 100+ employees, mitigating regulatory risks.

Gheorghe Vrana Law Office
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Legal Advisor (Short-Term Projects)

Bucharest, Romania, Romania

Summary

Provided legal advisory services on construction contracts and commercial negotiations, specializing in offshore company formation and compliance.

Highlights

Advised on complex construction contracts, including subcontracting and interior design agreements, ensuring legal soundness for projects valued over €1M.

Specialized in the formation of 15+ offshore companies across multiple jurisdictions (UK, USA, Bahamas, BVI, Netherlands, Gibraltar), facilitating international business operations.

Assisted with bank account setup and ensured operational compliance for newly formed offshore entities, streamlining their initial legal and financial processes.

SC Vista Engineering SRL
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Legal Advisor

Bucharest, Romania, Romania

Summary

Provided expert consultancy on FIDIC contracts and international compliance, ensuring legal integrity of construction projects.

Highlights

Provided consultancy on FIDIC contracts (Red/Yellow Books) and international compliance, ensuring project adherence to global standards.

Drafted and reviewed over 15 complex construction contracts, including subcontracting, leasing, and procurement agreements, minimizing legal exposure.

Ensured legal compliance of all commercial contracts and provided strategic advisory services to management, enhancing decision-making and risk mitigation.

SC Aedificia 2002 Construct SRL
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Legal Advisor

Bucharest, Romania, Romania

Summary

Managed comprehensive legal affairs for construction projects, including due diligence, negotiations, and corporate compliance, over a 7-year tenure.

Highlights

Conducted legal due diligence for over 50 real estate transactions, identifying and mitigating critical risks for projects valued at over €10M.

Provided negotiation support for contractors, subcontractors, and clients, successfully closing deals and resolving disputes on multiple construction projects.

Developed and implemented legal strategies, planning frameworks, and budgets, optimizing resource allocation and project execution efficiency.

Managed legal aspects of domestic and international company registration, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating business expansion.

Education

Lloyd Maritime Institute
Remote

Advanced Diploma

International Maritime Law

University of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania, Romania

LL.B.

Law

Spiru Haret National College

High School Diploma

High School Diploma

Languages

Romanian
English

Skills

Legal Expertise

Civil Law, Commercial Law, Contract Law (FIDIC), Construction Law, Maritime Law, Debt Recovery, Litigation, GDPR Compliance, Offshore Company Formation.

Transferable Skills

Negotiation, Legal Research, Team Collaboration, Confidentiality, Strategic Legal Advisory, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Contract Management.

Technical and Other Skills

Microsoft Office.