Eesha Sharma

Legally trained compliance and legal operations professional with 6+ years of progressive experience spanning contract administration, regulatory compliance, due diligence, risk assessment, and legal documentation in highly regulated financial and legal environments. Holds an LL.M in Corporate and Business Law and a BA LLB — an integrated five-year law degree — providing deep expertise in contract law, regulatory frameworks, and legal analysis across two jurisdictions (India and Canada). At Ernst & Young's Legal & Compliance Division, reviewed and administered complex financial agreements (ISDA, REPO, SBL, Prime Brokerage), conducted counterparty due diligence, assessed AML/KYC compliance, developed SOPs, and advised internal teams on risk mitigation across high-value cross-jurisdictional transactions.

A trusted, detail-oriented professional known for precision, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex workloads independently to the highest standard. Permanently residing in Canada and fully authorized to work without restriction.

Administrative Officer – Legal Operations, Compliance & Immigration at ThinkMove Immigration Consultancy Inc. (2023-01 – Present)

• Managed complex immigration case files end-to-end — conducting eligibility assessments, reviewing and preparing legal documentation, ensuring compliance with IRPA and IRCC regulatory requirements, and maintaining audit-ready records across a high-volume caseload.
• Conducted due diligence reviews on client backgrounds and documentation — identifying compliance risks, verifying regulatory eligibility, and coordinating resolution with stakeholders prior to submission to government authorities.
• Prepared and submitted regulatory filings and documentation to IRCC and other government bodies — ensuring strict adherence to filing deadlines, procedural requirements, and applicable immigration legislation.
• Developed, maintained, and improved internal SOPs, compliance checklists, and documentation frameworks — training staff on regulatory standards and contributing to consistent compliance practices across the organization.
• Corresponded professionally with clients, government authorities, legal professionals, and external parties — managing sensitive matters with discretion, clarity, and sound judgment throughout the compliance process.
• Supported compliance program administration — tracking regulatory obligations, monitoring deadlines, maintaining organized documentation repositories, and ensuring all records were current and accessible for regulatory review.

Senior Legal Associate – Corporate Transactions, Compliance & Due Diligence at Ernst & Young (EY) - Legal & Compliance Division (2017-01 – 2022-01)

• Reviewed, drafted, and administered complex financial agreements — including ISDA Master Agreements, REPO, Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL), Prime Brokerage, and Loan Documentation contracts — assessing compliance with AML/KYC requirements, IOSCO regulatory standards, and applicable laws across high-value cross-border transactions.
• Conducted detailed counterparty due diligence — reviewing entity backgrounds, verifying compliance status, analyzing transaction flows, identifying regulatory and operational risks, and producing structured written summaries for senior legal counsel and management review.
• Advised internal legal, finance, and operations teams on compliance obligations, contractual risk, and regulatory requirements — providing clear, actionable guidance and escalating complex cross-jurisdictional matters to senior counsel as appropriate.
• Assessed inherent and residual risks across transaction portfolios — identifying control gaps, evaluating control effectiveness, recommending risk treatment strategies, and tracking remediation activities through to resolution.
• Maintained comprehensive, audit-ready documentation — including compliance records, risk registers, control evidence, contract files, and regulatory correspondence — ensuring all materials were organized, current, and accessible for internal and external review.
• Developed SOPs, contract templates, clause libraries, and compliance frameworks — standardizing legal operations practices, mentoring junior analysts, and contributing to continuous improvement across the division.

Senior Legal Associate – Litigation Support & Legal Documentation at Litigation Support Services - Legal Documentation Division (2022-01 – 2023-01)

• Provided comprehensive legal documentation support across complex litigation matters — reviewing, drafting, and managing pleadings, affidavits, correspondence, and supporting documents with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Managed high-volume legal case files across multiple concurrent matters — maintaining organized, audit-ready records and ensuring all materials were accurately filed and accessible for ongoing proceedings.
• Supported senior legal professionals with legal research, document preparation, and case coordination — demonstrating strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

Master of Laws (LL.M) in Corporate and Business Law – Bharati Vidyapeeth University

BA LLB in Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Laws (Integrated, 5-Year Dual Degree) – HNB Garhwal University