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Charles Bloomberg
New York, USA
charlesbloomberg@gmail.com
(621) 799-5548
in/cbloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced General Counsel with a robust background in corporate law, risk management, and compliance. Proven track record in leading legal teams and advising C-suite executives on key issues.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
General Counsel | Company A
January 2020 — Present, New York, USA
• Spearheaded legal strategy for over 100 high-value transactions, totaling more than $5 billion, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Developed and implemented robust compliance programs, reducing regulatory incidents by 30% within two years using advanced compliance tracking software.
• Led a team of 25 in-house attorneys, ensuring optimal performance and legal risk mitigation for key business operations.
• Negotiated and drafted complex contracts, reducing contract cycle times by 20% through automation of legal document workflows.
• Advised executive leadership on risk management and corporate governance, contributing to a 15% reduction in legal expenses year-over-year.
• Developed and implemented robust compliance programs, reducing regulatory incidents by 30% within two years using advanced compliance tracking software.
• Led a team of 25 in-house attorneys, ensuring optimal performance and legal risk mitigation for key business operations.
• Negotiated and drafted complex contracts, reducing contract cycle times by 20% through automation of legal document workflows.
• Advised executive leadership on risk management and corporate governance, contributing to a 15% reduction in legal expenses year-over-year.
Associate General Counsel | Company B
May 2015 — December 2019, New York, USA
• Managed litigation efforts, achieving favorable outcomes in 95% of cases, thereby saving the company over $25 million in potential liabilities.
• Implemented cross-functional training sessions for 50+ team members, improving overall understanding of regulatory compliance and reducing errors by 40%.
• Successfully negotiated settlements in complex multi-party disputes, securing advantageous terms and mitigating financial impacts.
• Assisted in orchestrating internal investigations, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards across various departments.
• Implemented cross-functional training sessions for 50+ team members, improving overall understanding of regulatory compliance and reducing errors by 40%.
• Successfully negotiated settlements in complex multi-party disputes, securing advantageous terms and mitigating financial impacts.
• Assisted in orchestrating internal investigations, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards across various departments.
Senior Counsel | Company C
August 2011 — April 2015, Atlanta, USA
• Designed legal strategy and provided counsel for corporate clients, achieving results that aligned with business objectives in over 200 cases.
• Maintained an extensive database of legal research materials, streamlining case preparation and saving 20+ hours per month in case research.
• Optimized contract review processes through the use of AI-based tools, cutting contract review times by 30%.
• Maintained an extensive database of legal research materials, streamlining case preparation and saving 20+ hours per month in case research.
• Optimized contract review processes through the use of AI-based tools, cutting contract review times by 30%.
Associate Attorney | Company D
June 2008 — July 2011, Chicago, USA
• Represented clients in civil litigation cases, achieving a 90% success rate in motions and lawsuits.
• Conducted due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, participating in deals worth over $500 million.
• Wrote legal briefs and memoranda, contributing to case strategy and preparation that led to successful outcomes.
• Conducted due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, participating in deals worth over $500 million.
• Wrote legal briefs and memoranda, contributing to case strategy and preparation that led to successful outcomes.
Education
Juris Doctor | Harvard Law School
May 2008
Expert-Level Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Legal Strategy, Litigation Management, Regulatory Affairs, Legal Research, Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Management