
Legal operations is not a General Counsel with different branding
There's a quiet identity crisis in legal ops right now. You get hired to transform how the business handles contracts, then realize you're just doing what in-house counsel always did.
Frictionless Expansion via Legal Operations, optimizing your legal function for global rollout: compliant entities, and regulatory foresight for firm operations. Delivering scalable legal operations solutions, for startups navigating regulated international markets.
Helping businesses grow through international deals and investments in regulated sectors like renewable energy and telecom.
Advice to handle rules and permits for projects, especially in renewable energy and infrastructure industries:
Full support to set up companies abroad and keep them running smoothly:
Streamline your global legal work by connecting you with trusted experts and smart systems.

I’m Maria José, a legal professional with over 15 years of experience in the business world providing strategic advice and legal support for publicly listed and highly regulated companies’ legal operations. Those experiences prepare me to make an impact on your legal operations needed for your company, project or startup. I hold a double law degree from my home country (UCA, Nicaragua) and from Spain (UNIR) and two Business law master’s (UCA Nicaragua and from UAB, Barcelona). I also hold an MBA from UAM, Nicaragua, that has helped me to forge my business vision for your legal needs.
More about meA few things about me.
Industries Covered
My Skills: Cross-border operations
I speak English and Spanish
Based in Barcelona, Spain
+15 years navigating the complex international regulations and legal operations for heavily regulated industries
Completed legal due diligence for 5+ renewable energy projects across Latin America and Eastern Europe. Collaborated with C-suite executives to structure fund formation and investor data rooms, supporting capital raises up to $100 million. Conducted regulatory impact assessments delivering strategic recommendations to mitigate risks. Project Duration: 2025-2026
Provided legal counsel for a 70 MW power plant and 3,000-ha sugarcane operation. Negotiated 100+ commercial contracts with national and international suppliers. Led KYC/AML compliance programs achieving 100% audit compliance. Project Duration: 2018-2023
Legal and real estate due diligence for 50+ telecommunications tower acquisitions. Negotiated 20+ land lease agreements ensuring compliance with zoning regulations. Project Duration: 2017-2018
Negotiated 100+ commercial contracts across Central America. Due diligence for 5 M&A transactions contributing to $600 million in deal value. Primary legal advisor for 600 employees across Nicaragua operations. Project Duration: 2011-2017

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