Nicole Freire
Bilingual Assistant And Legal Professional
Quito
Summary
Bilingual Operations and Legal Professional with 10+ years of progressive experience, having grown from customer-facing roles into senior legal and operational positions. Background spans multiple industries, with strong expertise in U.S. and international legal environments, including DUI licensing, litigation support, construction defense, workers' compensation, corporate, and intellectual property matters. Recognized for managing complex workflows, high-volume caseloads, and compliance while delivering calm, people-centered support in fast-paced, fully remote settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Department of Licensing (DOL) Manager - DUI & Traffic Cases
Garguile Law, PLLC
07.2025 - Current
- Lead and manage the Department of Licensing function for DUI and traffic matters by overseeing high-volume caseloads, coordinating DOL hearings, managing subpoenas and discovery requests (BWC, dash cam, BAC records), and ensuring strict compliance with statutory deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Serve as the primary operational and strategic liaison between attorneys, clients, law enforcement agencies, and the Department of Licensing by supervising case workflows, maintaining hearing calendars, streamlining internal processes, and delivering accurate, timely updates to support effective case strategy and attorney preparedness.
Of Counsel - Corporate & Intellectual Property Law
Beingeniis S.A.S.
04.2025 - Current
- Advise and support corporate clients in company formation, corporate governance, shareholder matters, and ongoing compliance, including the drafting and review of corporate documents, resolutions, bylaws, and transactional agreements.
- Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters by assisting with trademark strategy, protection, and enforcement, advising on brand-related risks, and supporting the development of legally sound IP frameworks aligned with business objectives.
Construction Defense Legal Assistant
Lexaservices Soluciones Corporativas S.A.S.
06.2024 - Current
- Provide end-to-end legal support for Workers' Compensation and Construction Defense matters by managing case files, medical records, discovery, and preparing petitions, motions, settlement agreements, and related legal correspondence.
- Act as the central coordination point among attorneys, clients, adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel by scheduling hearings, depositions, and appointments, maintaining calendars, tracking deadlines, and supporting high-volume caseloads with consistent case updates.
Procurement Specialist
June Homes LLC
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Owned end-to-end procurement operations for international purchasing activities, including supplier sourcing and evaluation, price negotiation, contract coordination, and purchase execution across multiple markets, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance with internal guidelines, and timely delivery of goods and services.
- Acted as the central point of coordination between internal stakeholders, vendors, and logistics partners by managing supplier relationships, overseeing cross-border transactions, tracking orders and timelines, and continuously improving purchasing workflows to increase efficiency, visibility, and process consistency.
Corporate and Family Office Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Geoffrey M. Wayne P.A.
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided high-level legal and administrative support to corporate and family office clients by assisting in the management of corporate records, asset-related documentation, and succession planning matters, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance across jurisdictions.
- Served as a trusted point of contact for international clients by coordinating with attorneys, advisors, and external stakeholders, preparing and organizing legal documentation related to trusts, corporate structures, and estate planning, and supporting the implementation of tailored legal solutions aligned with client objectives.
Trademark Prosecution Assistant
Bermeo & Bermeo Law Firm
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed trademark prosecution workflows for national brands, including filings, renewals, deadline tracking, and maintenance of trademark registrations in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with attorneys, clients, and trademark authorities to address office actions, oppositions, and potential conflicts, supporting brand protection and risk mitigation efforts.
Executive Assistant
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce Law Firm
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed executive-level operations by overseeing complex calendars and agendas, coordinating corporate meetings and events, supporting strategic planning for partners and senior leaders, and handling office and resource management to ensure smooth, high-level day-to-day operations.
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided bilingual administrative support by managing executive communications in English and Spanish, delivering high-quality client service, translating and reviewing business and legal documents, and supporting the optimization of administrative processes to improve efficiency and workflow consistency.
Temporary Management Assistant
Wärtsilä Ecuador
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Supported executive and operational functions by managing complex calendars and meetings, coordinating corporate events, handling confidential information, assisting with billing, accounts payable, payroll and HR-related tasks, and optimizing bilingual administrative processes in English and Spanish to ensure efficient daily operations.
Receptionist
Casabaca S.A. (Toyota)
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Delivered front-line customer service by managing high-volume phone communications, scheduling client appointments and vehicle maintenance services, maintaining and updating customer databases and reports, and coordinating daily agendas to ensure smooth, efficient service operations.
Education
Laws - Bachelor's Degree -
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
Loja, Ecuador01.2024
Skills
Case Management
Document Review
Team Coordination
Deadline Management
Communication
Timeline
Department of Licensing (DOL) Manager - DUI & Traffic Cases
Garguile Law, PLLC
07.2025 - Current
Of Counsel - Corporate & Intellectual Property Law
Beingeniis S.A.S.
04.2025 - Current
Construction Defense Legal Assistant
Lexaservices Soluciones Corporativas S.A.S.
06.2024 - Current
Procurement Specialist
June Homes LLC
04.2023 - 04.2024
Corporate and Family Office Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Geoffrey M. Wayne P.A.
08.2022 - 02.2023
Trademark Prosecution Assistant
Bermeo & Bermeo Law Firm
05.2022 - 08.2022
Executive Assistant
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce Law Firm
09.2019 - 04.2022
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
06.2017 - 09.2019
Temporary Management Assistant
Wärtsilä Ecuador
02.2017 - 05.2017
Receptionist
Casabaca S.A. (Toyota)
09.2013 - 08.2016
Laws - Bachelor's Degree -
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja