Abogado del departamento legal | Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo
Olger Méndez Rojas
Abogado del departamento legal | Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo
Which recent political, economic, or regulatory changes have impacted the company and the team the most?
The company had to adopt remote working solutions to respond to the challenges brought by the pandemic. It has been one of the social and economic factors that has most affected the company and employees since they had to adapt to new ways of working.
In what ways do you see the in-house legal role evolving in your region over the next few years?
The in-house legal role could evolve in a positive way. We have been reactive in understanding and adapting to new economic and social trends in our country; additionally, the recent election of a new government could bring essential and radical changes for institutional improvement.
How has the increasing consciousness of climate change and sustainability affected the company and the team’s priorities?
We have been examining and assessing energy trends. We are committed to doing what is healthier for the planet; therefore, we are moving from fossil fuels to alternative sources of energy.
Legal counsel | Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (RECOPE)
Olger Méndez Rojas is the longstanding lawyer at RECOPE, one of Central America’s biggest companies in terms of annual sales revenues. To match its reputation as a leading company in...