International Legal & Contracts Manager
The Associated Press
Total years of experience :12 years, 1 Months
Provide comprehensive legal advice to over 200 bureaus worldwide, covering areas such as data protection, GDPR, information security, risk management, corporate governance, intellectual property, employment-labour, and offshore commercial transactions / agreements.
Lead a transformative project to introduce a new Enterprise Contract Repository (CLM) leveraging AI, enhancing accessibility and compliance measures across departments, streamlining Universal Vendor Hub management, and refining financial processes for improved accuracy and contractual agreement control.
Draft, negotiate, and finalize diverse corporate and commercial documents for multi-million dollar cross-border transactions, including satellite usage, technology / e-commerce, real estate, technology, suppliers, outsourcing, platform development, intellectual property, software licensing (SaaS), and EPC.
Initiate requests for Proposal (RFP), ensuring data privacy, employment & labour, service contracts, letters of intent, engagement letters, MOUs, NDAs, MSAs, MCAs, SOWs, and procurement agreements are in compliance with legal requirements.
Supervise the strategic oversight of the agreement refresh program, ensuring timely updates to contract provisions to meet current industry standards.
Collaborate with external client legal advisors, negotiating and finalizing mutually acceptable legal terms.
Coordinate the drafting of correspondence and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance and adherence to legal requirements while managing segmentation to prioritize critical requests.
Develop and deliver comprehensive legal training sessions to HR, Procurement, and Technology teams, fostering a process- centric team culture while balancing project deliverables and compliance standards.
Lead the formulation and execution of global legal strategies, ensuring alignment with international compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Manage the overall practice and business, addressing legal implications of internal procedures and revising terms and conditions to comply with statutory or legal needs.
Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution, safeguarding the company's interests across global markets.
Manage complex international legal disputes, while supervising and working along with external legal counsel effectively.
Implement and Develop robust compliance programs and conduct regular legal audits to identify and mitigate potential risks, adapting swiftly to evolving international legal landscapes.
Participate in the preparation of correspondence and regulatory filings, maintaining compliance and prioritizing critical requests.
Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in supreme court, high court, and company law tribunal proceedings, contributing to over 500 reported judgments and robustly defending client interests in various legal arenas.
Led the resolution of a broad spectrum of disputes, including contract disputes, maritime, insurance, consumer, bankruptcy, intellectual property, capital market, employment, class action, real estate, wills, probate, and inheritance, ensuring successful outcomes for clients.
Conducted comprehensive legal analyses and crafted essential legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, cross- examinations, and briefs crucial to successful dispute resolutions.
Structured complex financial arrangements for infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and successful transactions. Advised a variety of entities on commercial legal matters, covering construction, FIDIC, sale and purchase, leasing,
collaborations, partnerships, letters of intent, licensing, joint ventures, and real estate contracts. Expertise also extends to maritime law, including ship transactions, operational compliance, export regulations, charter agreements, vessel management, cargo litigation, port authority regulations, and letters of credit.
Proficiently advised on various aspects of M&A, joint ventures, private equity, venture capital investments, and corporate reorganizations, guiding successful transactions while ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and maximizing financial outcomes for stakeholders.
Collaborated seamlessly across interdisciplinary teams to analyse market dynamics, conducted meticulous due diligence, along with drive strategic initiatives for various organizations.
Managed intellectual property portfolios, conducted thorough trademark and patent registrations, and provided strategic legal counsel on IP infringement matters to safeguard innovations and assets for diverse organizations.
Represented renowned energy, technology, and banking organizations, such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, Jodhpur Municipal Corporation, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Balaji Lubes, and Agarwal Polysacks Ltd., in multifaceted legal disputes.
Provided comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, cross- border deals, intellectual property matters, logistics, value chain management, joint ventures, escrow agreements, technology/e- commerce, software-as-a-service (SaaS), legal disclosures, and hardware procurement.
Supported the creation of special-purpose vehicles, drafting and negotiating stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and limited partnership agreements.
Developed and implemented corporate governance policies and procedures, ensuring efficient administration of legal matters.
Established and supervised an internal auditing program to ensure compliance with employment regulations and government standards.
Assisted in managing investment-related activities, attended investment committee meetings and management committee meetings, ensuring compliance through proper documentation.
Formulated and implemented policies and procedures for effective corporate governance and legal issue management.
Effectively managed and resolved disputes in real estate, housing allocation, and tenancy, safeguarding the Housing Board's interests through litigation and negotiation, while minimizing financial and reputational risks
Provided expert legal advice on agreements and real estate transactions, including infrastructure allocations, project registration, and precedent documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Represented the Housing Board in property disputes and legal proceedings, effectively advocating for the Board's position and achieving favourable outcomes.
Assisted in the development and review of legal policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current laws and best practices in the real estate industry.
Maintained clear and concise communication with stakeholders, explaining complex legal concepts in a manner easily understood by non-legal professionals.
Stayed updated with changes in relevant laws and regulations, continuously enhancing legal knowledge and expertise to provide the highest level of service to the Housing Board.
Managed a substantial caseload, handling over 150 cases annually, conducting legal research, preparing trials, drafting case statements, and ensuring timely filings.
Maintained clear and concise communication with clients and stakeholders, avoiding legal jargon and explaining complex legal concepts in a comprehensible manner.
Diligently proofread all legal documents and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and error-free presentation.
LLM with Major: Business of Banking; Relevant Coursework: Hedge Funds, Risk Management & Compliance, Fintech Compliance, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Structured Finance.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) & Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)