Consultant (Chinese and Indian companies) | Contract Specialist - TRY THIS LLP, RANGBUY
(2024-01)
Supported the preparation, review and administration of commercial contracts and related legal documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Reviewed contractual obligations and deliverables, identifying risks relating to scope, payment, delays, variations, extensions of time and contractual performance.
- Supported stakeholders in assessing potential claims and developing commercially appropriate responses based on contractual rights and obligations.
- Drafted and reviewed contractual correspondence, notices, amendments and supporting documentation relating to commercial and operational matters.
- Maintained contract registers, risk information, correspondence and project documentation to support effective contract governance.
- Worked collaboratively with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Sales and operational teams to resolve contractual issues and protect commercial interests.
- Supported negotiations with suppliers and counterparties, assessing pricing, contractual risk allocation and commercial implications.
- Assisted with risk-management activities by identifying potential contractual exposures, monitoring developments and escalating material issues.
- Monitor financial performance of contracts, making recommendations to save around $25,000 annually
- Negotiated contractual terms with 45+ suppliers, resulting in a 28% cost savings over three years
- Coordinated vendor meetings with the 8 staff members for a $50K contract; promoted one month ahead of schedule.
- Cooperated with marketing teams to draft innovative contract terms, resulting in a 60% increase in partnership agreements.
- Negotiated with the supplier to reduce the original contract value by 30%, delivering significant cost savings while maintaining the required scope and quality.
- Manage commercial contract and supplier-management activities, supporting the preparation, review, negotiation, amendment and administration of contractual arrangements.
- Drafted and reviewed key commercial contract terms within Statements of Work (SOWs), Work Orders (WOs) and Work Order Amendments (WOAs), ensuring alignment with agreed scope, deliverables, pricing, timelines and contractual requirements.
Contract Management Specialist - Scale-up Media
(2024-01 - 2025-12)
Provide expert guidance and support to teams on contract-related matters, including interpretation, implementation, and dispute resolution
- Supported the preparation, review and administration of commercial contracts and related legal documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Reviewed contractual terms and identified key legal, commercial and compliance issues for escalation to senior legal professionals.
- Assisted with drafting and reviewing NDAs, negotiating contracts, service agreements, commercial correspondence, amendments and other contractual documents.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders and external parties to obtain information, resolve contractual queries and facilitate timely execution of agreements.
- Maintained accurate contract records, documentation and supporting materials, ensuring appropriate organisation and document control.
- Conducted legal and regulatory research to assess contractual and compliance requirements affecting commercial transactions.
- Identify opportunities to improve contracting and supplier-management processes and support implementation of practical improvements.
Legal Assistant - Quilombo UK
(2025-01 - 2026-12)
Supported corporate and commercial legal matters by reviewing, organising and maintaining legal documentation and records.
- Maintained document trackers and monitored deadlines, ensuring outstanding actions were identified and progressed on time.
- Liaised with lawyers, clients and external stakeholders to obtain information and documentation required for ongoing legal and compliance matters.
- Assisted with corporate maintenance activities, including preparation of corporate documents, records, resolutions and supporting documentation.
- Conducted company, corporate and regulatory searches to support legal, compliance and due diligence activities.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency and compliance with internal requirements.
- Prepared legal correspondence, reports, summaries and supporting materials for senior lawyers and stakeholders.
- Assisted with onboarding and due diligence processes by collecting, reviewing and organising client and corporate information.
- Maintained confidential electronic and physical legal records, ensuring documents were appropriately organised and easily accessible.
- Supported multiple matters simultaneously, prioritising urgent tasks and escalating issues requiring senior review.
Legal Researcher - DESAI & DIWANJI
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Assisted in preparing tender-related documentation, corporate filings, legal opinions, and commercial advisory reports.
- Conducted legal due diligence exercises for corporate transactions involving commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
- Worked closely with clients and legal professionals to obtain documentation and coordinate transactional workstreams.
- Monitored legislative and regulatory developments affecting commercial operations and prepared legal updates for clients.
- Assisted senior lawyers during commercial negotiations by researching legal issues and analysing contractual terms.
Legal Researcher - LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Conducted legal research on commercial law, procurement regulations, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed contractual documentation and assessed legal and commercial risks arising from contractual arrangements.
- Prepared legal memoranda, regulatory briefing notes, and comparative legal analyses.
- Assisted with compliance reviews and governance-related matters for corporate clients.
- Supported the preparation of legal submissions, client reports, and commercial advisory documentation.
Legal Instructor & Mentor - Independent & Institutional
- Provided lectures and training on Contract Law, Corporate Law, and Legal Research Methodologies.
- Conducted workshops on mooting, legal drafting, and advocacy skills for law students.
- Evaluated and provided feedback on legal assignments, moot court memorials, and research papers.
