Saheli Banik

Legal Counsel – Data Privacy at Sun and Sand Sports LLC (2026-02 – Present)

A global well-being company – A subsidiary of Gulf Marketing Group

• Collaborating with Retail, Marketing, and IT teams to map data flows and understand personal data processing activities and supported data transparency and compliance by identifying how data is collected, used, and shared across functions
• Supporting with data deletion and DSARs, and respond to privacy-related queries with timely and pragmatic advice
• Maintaining ROPA, DPIAs to ensure compliance with GDPR and support privacy-by-design across the organization
• Monitor emerging data protection legislation and oversee data processing registrations across jurisdictions

Senior Legal Executive at Sony Middle East and Africa FZE (2022-05 – 2026-01)

A subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a high volume of commercial contracts and other legal documentation (including sale and purchase, distribution, service, licensing, sponsorship agreements, privacy policies and letters), while aligning with business operations and company policies whilst mitigating risks
• Provided legal advice to stakeholders and cross functional teams on contractual risk, legal exposure, and compliance considerations to support business operations and strategic initiatives
• Implemented and supported compliance frameworks, including Conflict of Interest, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, and CDD/KYC policies; advised stakeholders on interpretation of policies and promoted compliance oriented culture through internal trainings and communications on company policies, ethics and regulatory requirements aligning business practices with international frameworks such as FCPA
• Reviewed World Check sanctions and PEP screenings, reviewing and identifying potential risk indicators; provided legal advice and escalated recommendations to HOD for approval decisions
• Supported compliance audits by preparing documentation and reviewing audit findings, advising on recommendation actions to strengthen the company's internal control and governance frameworks
• Supported and managed the company's data privacy program by advising on GDPR and KSA PDPL compliance, cross-border data transfers, and data collection/processing practices to enable compliant business operations
• Advised internal stakeholders on contractual claims, liabilities, and pre-litigation issues, coordinating with external counsel to manage disputes and support litigation strategy
• Optimized legal spend by managing the legal budget and liaising with third parties to ensure cost-effective allocation of resources Acted as the primary legal point of contact for the region, independently managing contracts, compliance, and risk matters, ensuring seamless support for business operations
• Monitor legal developments to anticipate risks impacting the business and proactively advise on risk management

Assistant Legal Counsel at Engineering Contracting Co. LLC (2019-09 – 2022-04)

Leading civil engineering and construction company in UAE

• Reviewed, vetted and drafted agreements and other legal documents such as NDA, Service Contract, Renovation Contract, Design & Build Agreement, and other related documents in compliance with UAE laws
• Advising the management on UAE labour laws and other relevant legal issues highlighting risks and providing guidance to support strategic business planning
• Supporting HOD in legal matters and tender all necessary assistance to business and other internal departments in closing deals with proper documentation, to secure and promote the rights of the company
• Managing and coordinating with external legal advisors/advocates on arbitration cases with DIAC, LCIA etc
• Conducting legal research and providing legal advice on various legal matters
• Maintain, process, and/or oversee correspondence, databases, records, certificates, and/or other document

Manager - Legal at Westerly Retail Private Limited (2017-09 – 2019-04)

Nexus Malls - Indian Retail Portfolio of The Blackstone Group

• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contractual and legal documentation such as Leave and License Agreements, CAM Agreements, Service Agreements, LOI, MOU and other related documents
• To generate notices not limiting to non-payment categories and working with external legal advisors on litigation, managing and coordinating with external legal resource assisting external counsels for filing application for registration, handling office actions thereon
• Advising the business in compliance with applicable regulations and laws, and update periodically on changes to such regulations and laws

Senior Executive - Legal at Trent Limited (2015-09 – 2017-09)

A Retail chain of Tata Group – Westside and Landmark

• Reviewed and drafted agreements and legal documents as Leave and License Agreements, Lease Deeds, Advertising Agreements, Designer Agreements, MoU, addendums, amendments, extension letters
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches, reviewing trademark applications, advise on registration prospects, coordinate with internal business teams and external counsel to file, renew applications, prepare rectification filings and conducting research on relevant laws and procedures for filing trademarks globally. Handle cease-and-desist notices and legal responses to safeguard the company's intellectual property rights. Assisting external counsels for filing application for registration, handling office actions thereon, and maintain database and ensure the records are up to date
• Operational and Statutory Compliance including licensing like FSSAI, weights and measures and other legal requirements in coordination with internal teams and third parties
• Conducting due diligence on property through property team and/or external lawyers
• Assist in preparation of property documents and coordinating and representing for the appearing before Land Registrar across territories in India
• Prepared legal notices and worked with external advocates on litigation, managing coordination with legal resources
• Provide legal opinions and advice (in consultation with team lead) as may be required by business team

Assistant Manager - Legal at Reliance Globalcom Limited (2012-09 – 2015-09)

A subsidiary of Reliance Communication Limited

• Reviewed, negotiated, and drafted a wide range of telecommunication agreements including MSAs, Dark Fiber IRU Agreements, and SMS Termination Agreements, along with amendments to existing contracts; supported reporting manager and team lead on corporate legal matters and collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate deal closure through robust documentation, ensuring protection and advancement of the company's legal and commercial interests
• Ensure, update and manage telecom licenses database and prepare summary to assist team lead to handle compliance aspects pertaining to telecom laws and coordinating with external consultants for filing with telecom regulator. Liaise with regulatory authority for clarification on the licenses
• To generate notices for nonpayment categories and working with external legal advisors/advocates on litigation, managing and coordinating with external legal resource. Maintaining case files of all litigation prepare hearing tracker and summary of litigation and updating it as required
• Work with external legal firms for preparing and filing applications before FIPB and Unified License before DOT
• Worked with team lead to review tender/RFP terms to identify concern areas and support bidding team on the same
• Coordinate with corporate regulatory team to seek clarification on Indian Telecom regulatory and licensing matter
• Assisted Corporate Team on due diligence matters by providing legal documents and managing legal section of Virtual data room. Worked as single spoke within legal team for due diligence process under supervision of HOD

Advocate at King & Partridge, Advocates, Notaries and Solicitors (2011-06 – 2012-09)

A reputed Law Firm providing Legal and Consultancy Services

• Managed end-to-end trademark matters including availability searches, filings, prosecution (examination responses, oppositions/counter-oppositions, hearings), infringement analysis, drafting cease-and-desist notices, and supporting dispute resolution and settlements
• Prepare letters/e-mail correspondence by consulting supervising lawyer to inform client about status of application filed and response to the query or clarification sought by Registry
• Acted as a proficient counsel before any authority whenever authorized on behalf of applicants for IP Registration through a Power of Attorney or Authorization singed by clients
• Prepared correspondence informing clients the status of application filed and response to clarification sought by Registry
• Drafted and assisted legal notices and other legal documents under the supervising lawyer
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice including preparation & drafting advisory memos on various matters
• Made representations in the High Court, Consumer Courts, DRT and IP Board under guidance of supervising lawyer

BA LLB in Law – Christ College of Law