Juan Tobar
Juan Tobar
I am a seasoned lawyer with 14 years of experience and a strong academic foundation, currently pursuing an LL.M. with a concentration in Corporate Law at the University of Illinois. I also hold graduate degrees specializing in Commercial Law and Tax Law, along with a Master’s in Business Law. My expertise spans Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Compliance, Torts in the field of Health Services, and M&A, where I’ve consistently delivered strategic legal counsel that drives business growth and protects corporate interests.
Throughout my career, I’ve successfully partnered with senior leadership to provide legal solutions that ensure the sustainability and legal compliance of organizations. I bring a strategic vision, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset to solving complex legal and administrative challenges. My leadership, management, and decision-making skills have been honed in high-pressure environments, where collaboration and clear communication are key to success.
I am committed to ethical behavior, loyalty, and integrity, while maintaining a critical thinking approach to legal matters. With strong negotiation abilities and sound judgment, I strive to deliver value through legal insights that align with business objectives, helping companies thrive in an ever-evolving legal landscape.
Areas of Interest
Corporate
Tax
Health Law / Transactions
M&A
Education
• University of Illinois College of Law: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
LL.M. in Business Law (May 2025)
• University of Los Andes: Bogota, Colombia
Specialization in Taxation (October 2023)
GPA: 4.5/5.0
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: Cali, Colombia
Master’s in Business Law (September 2018)
GPA: 4.0/5.0
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: Cali, Colombia
Specialization in Commercial Law (July 2014)
GPA: 4.5/5.0
• University of San Buenaventura: Cali, Colombia
Law Degree (JD) (Dec 2010)
GPA: 4.0/5.0
Relevant Experiences
Steward Health Care International Colombia S.A.S. – Management Health Services Colombia S.A.S., Bogota, Colombia
Legal Director for Corporate Affairs, General Counsel & Compliance Officer (Nov 2020 – Jun 2024)
• Directed a legal team, formulating and implementing legal policies and strategies for corporate defense, tax compliance, M&A, and real estate matters.
• Negotiated high-value contracts and delivered legal counsel to senior management, facilitating multi-million-dollar M&A due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Ensured regulatory compliance according to Colombian and the U.S. laws, managed contracts and commercial agreements, protected intellectual property, and mitigated legal and compliance risks, including data privacy and labor laws.
National Clinics Colombia S.A.S., Bogota – Colombia
Chief Legal Officer & Compliance Officer
(Feb 2016 – Nov 2020)
• Headed legal strategy and compliance for the parent company and subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulations such as corporate ethics, data privacy and anti-money laundering self-regulation.
• Led a team of five attorneys, coordinated with external law firms, and advised the Board on corporate governance and compliance.
• Implemented corporate governance and anti-corruption measures, serving as legal representative for the company.
• Negotiated high-value contracts and provided legal counsel to senior management, supporting multi-million-dollar M&A due diligence and transaction structuring.
Corporación Comfenalco Valle Universidad Libre (Clínica Rafael Uribe Uribe) – Dumian Medical S.A.S., Cali – Colombia
Head of Legal, Legal Advisor
(Jul 2013 – Feb 2016)
• Coordinated a legal team, overseeing compliance with regulations and internal policies, while coordinating with external law firms.
• Advised the Board of Directors on corporate governance and legal matters and represented the Company in employment, commercial and tort litigation to protect the Company’s interests.
• Provided comprehensive legal advice on corporate, civil, commercial, criminal and employment matters.
• Recovered 100% of accounts receivable (collections) and acted as legal representative for legal affairs.
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
