Jose Carlos Velez

Qualified lawyer with over a
decade of experience across the
public and private sectors.
Particular specialism in insurance,
underwriting, litigation, contracts,
investigation and dispute
resolution.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
In 2016, I moved to London from
Colombia to improve my English
language and acquire new skills.
I relocated to Copenhagen in
2023 and am looking for new
opportunities. I have the right to
work in Denmark.

Remote litigator

Self-employed, Copenhagen | Sept 2022 – Present

• Supporting clients with litigation in Colombia 
• Directing a team of lawyers on cases related to administrative law

Legal secretary to a Partner

De Pinna Notaries, London | Feb 2021 – Sept 2022

• Provided administrative support to a notary Partner: managing calendars, scheduling meetings, processing invoices, arranging travel and overseeing daily post and couriers
• Used software (Lotus, MS Office and Dynamics) proficiently to process cases and manage information
• Managed complex notarial legal matters for multiple business clients, acting as main contact point for external and internal queries

Retail Assistant

Sainsbury’s, London | Mar 2020 – Jan 2021

• Liaised with team members to schedule work priorities
• Responsible for maintaining stock levels in produce department

Administrative Assistant

Ashton Ross Law, London | Sept 2019 – Jan 2020

• Processed multiple immigration cases successfully through drafting cover letters, completing applications and liaising with the government
• Built rapport with clients in English and Spanish, supported colleagues on commercial law cases

Customer Service Representative

Pret a Manger, London | Oct 2016-May 2019

• Awarded mystery shopper bonus multiple times for my friendly manner and attention to detail
• Responsible for providing customers with an optional experience of the café

Litigator, Conciliator, Personal Injury Lawyer

Multitaxis, Teletaxis | 2012 – 2021

• Provided legal advice to clients at scene of accident, ensuring compliance with state regulations
• Represented clients in court following vehicle accidents, acting as conciliator between victims and the company 
• Drafted rental, labour, civil and commercial contracts and advised company directors
• Ensured compliance to commercial agreements between the company and insurers
• Trained more than 1,500 taxi drivers on insurance, traffic and police regulations in case of accidents and on dispute resolution

Lawyer, Project Manager

Asesores y Consultores de Córdoba | 2014 – 2016 

• Represented local government in court on labour law cases
• Completed census of six towns to establish number of families in need of advice and to distribute aid
• Instigated five projects advising on legal remediation options for 300 families displaced due to violence

Personal Injury Lawyer

Vessoluciones | 2012-2014

• Provided legal and advocacy advice to Allianz, Liberty, Previsora and Equidad insurance customers in traffic accidents and law suits
• Main company lawyer in the Antioquia region, personally attending to clients at the scene of accident under extreme pressure and representing them in court
• Liaised with multiple agencies including police, medical and emergency services and ensured the correct legal protocols were followed

Litigator

Transbordar a la Medida | 2012 – 2014

• Main company lawyer responsible for developing and examining judicial and commercial transport contracts for local and national government and for public and private companies 
• Analysed and improved insurance policies to ensure compliance
• Represented the company in pitches for new business, successfully acquiring new clients

Trial Lawyer

Legalfin | 2010 – 2014

• Negotiated and closed judicial and extrajudicial cases for insurance companies such as Suramericana and Equidad
• Managed private judicial cases across criminal, civil, labour and administrative law

Legal Secretary

Nova, Asercar | 2005 – 2010

• Honed administrative skills through reviewing judicial proceedings, coordinating meetings between clients, investors and lawyers and verifying compliance with legal regulations
• Liaised with banks regarding the sale of embargoed properties

Law degree at the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia