Legal Assistant - Corporate / Commercial - MJB L.L.P - Kamloops, BC, Canada
(2024-08 - 2024-10)
- Assisted lawyers in drafting of Share Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase agreements, Personal Guarantee, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, Pledge Agreement and other documents for statutory compliance
- Worked on editing of documents, file maintenance and management, time entry and billing
- Conducted searches through LTSA, BC Online and Personal Property Registry systems
- Managing calendars and bring-forward systems to ensure important deadlines are met
- Liaised with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants and clients regarding file progress
- Provided overflow assistance to lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants
General Manager- Legal - EMAAR - Dubai
(2021-01 - 2023-12)
- Led legal review and negotiation of commercial contracts (exceeding USD 100 million)
- Developed dispute resolution strategies that reduced litigation exposure saving costs and time
- Managed legal risk across ongoing real estate projects and ensured legal compliance
- Defined and executed effective Privacy contracting and Data transfer agreements
- Implemented Incident management and privacy impact assessment
- Advised internal teams on Data Privacy and Cyber Crimes issues
Legal Counsel - ROYAL DUTCH SHELL - Asia Pacific Region- India
(2017-01 - 2021-12)
- Defended regulatory, criminal, commercial and civil claims impacting business operations
- Provided legal advice to senior management on day-to-day affairs of the company
- Supported regulatory investigations and provided strategic pre litigation advice
- Advised on cybersecurity incidents, privacy breaches and data protection issues
Partner - THE LEGIST
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
- Managed a diverse litigation practice involving IPRs issues, commercial and criminal matters
- Advised clients in issues relating to Brand Protection & anti-counterfeiting actions
- Contributed in business development of the firm utilizing my networking skills
Senior Associate - THE CHAMBERS OF LAW
(2011-01 - 2015-12)
- Represented high profile clients in family law, succession, property and civil litigation matters
- Drafted pleadings, affidavits, legal submissions and court applications
- Conducted legal research and assisted in trail preparation
- Participated in mediation and settlement discussions
Senior Associate- Corporate and litigation - O.P KHAITAN & CO
(2008-01 - 2011-12)
- Drafted and standardized commercial agreements, including NDAs, lease agreements, service agreements, procurement contracts, and commercial arrangements
- Conducted legal research and due diligence for corporate transactions
- Advised clients on contractual, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Assisted in dispute-resolution and litigation matters
