Sai Madhav

Corporate lawyer specialising in Indian and U.S. commercial agreements, contract lifecycle management, and crossborder transactions. Experienced across litigation and non-litigation matters, with a strong record in M&A due diligence, U.S. employment compliance, and immigration advisory.

Corporate Legal Consultant at Surya Law Consultancy (2025-06 – Present)

• Draft and negotiate Indian and U.S. commercial agreements — MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, vendor contracts, lease and consultancy agreements — tailored to client risk profiles.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle via CLM tools: intake, template selection, drafting, redlining, approval workflows, execution, and post-signature obligation tracking.
• Review and negotiate IP assignment clauses, exclusivity provisions, and liability caps within commercial agreements to protect client interests.
• Handle non-litigation dispute resolution and litigation matters — legal notices, settlement negotiations, drafting plaints, written statements, and coordinating with external counsel.

Senior Legal Associate at Computech Corporation / CES Limited (2024-03 – 2025-06)

• Administered end-to-end contract lifecycle via CLM software: contract intake, template assignment, redlining, version control, multi-level approvals, execution, and post-signature milestone tracking.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated U.S. commercial agreements — MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, and vendor contracts — in direct collaboration with CFO and CEO.
• Advised internal stakeholders on contractual risk, indemnification structures, and governing law clauses in crossborder agreements; managed U.S. State Tax and Unemployment Notices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Represented the company in U.S. unemployment claims; reviewed garnishment orders and workers' compensation claims; led M&A due diligence and provided immigration law counsel.

Legal Executive at RAK Ceramics Pvt. Ltd. (2023-07 – 2023-12)

• Handled cheque-bounce matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 — drafted legal notices, appeared before courts, and negotiated dealer settlements.
• Drafted and reviewed Sale of Goods Contracts, Lease Agreements, Employment Contracts, JV Agreements, and NDAs.
• Monitored regulatory changes under Indian commercial law and advised management on compliance obligations and contractual risk.
• Represented the company in litigation proceedings; worked closely with the Commercial Head and CEO on complex agreements and coordinated with external counsel.

Legal Associate at The Business Research Company (2022-02 – 2023-07)

• Conducted legal research on US, UK, AU, and EU laws under Project Lexology, covering IP, litigation, and corporate compliance matters.
• Advised clients on employment disputes; engaged in settlement negotiations with employers and legal representatives.
• Prepared concise legal summaries and jurisdiction-specific compliance reports for internal teams and client deliverables.
• Stayed current on evolving immigration policies across jurisdictions to ensure accurate and up-to-date client guidance.

Legal Consultant at ACE4 – Legal AI / Litigation Technology Consultant

1 Month

• Evaluated AI-powered litigation agents covering case analysis, chronology, document indexing, witness intelligence, discovery, deposition preparation, and AI-assisted drafting.
• Tested AI outputs using litigation case files and assessed accuracy, usability, processing issues, workflow efficiency, and attorney-review requirements.
• Prepared AI agent, feature evaluation, ROI/productivity, and customer discovery reports, with practical recommendations for legal workflows and client adoption.

Legal Consultant at Epic Systems

1 Month

• Worked with Relativity and e-Discovery workflows, including electronic document review, organization, and litigation support.
• Assisted with document redaction and review of case-related electronic records while supporting efficient handling of sensitive information.
• Supported litigation technology processes involving document management, review, and analysis within e-Discovery workflows.

Legal Consultant at Smile Doctors – CES Limited

1 Month

• Worked on employment agreements and doctor agreements, reviewing contractual terms and identifying key provisions.
• Extracted and organized key information from employment agreements to support legal and business requirements.
• Assisted with contract-related legal work and review of agreements involving doctors and employees.

Panel Advocate at PSN Law Firm (2017-11 – 2021-11)

• Handled civil and criminal litigation matters; drafted pleadings, petitions, and legal opinions.
• Assisted senior advocates in preparing arguments, compiling case records, and filing documents before civil and criminal courts.
• Built and maintained a comprehensive legal resource library for firm-wide knowledge-sharing.
• Organised case documentation and coordinated with clients and opposing counsel on matter updates and proceedings.

LLB (Hons) – GSKM College of Law (2020)

BBM / BBA in Business Management & Administration – Aditya Degree College (2017)