Farhan Riyajoddin Kazi
Legal Consultant
Pune
Summary
To leverage my expertise in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), contract review, and legal operations to contribute effectively to a dynamic organization, while ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient contract execution. I aim to further develop my skills in corporate law, commercial negotiations, and data privacy frameworks such as GDPR, and add value through technology-driven legal solutions.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Legal Consultant
Cloudmoyo Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - Current
- Acted as Associate Legal Consultant at CloudMoyo Pvt. Ltd. in Pune during employment tenure, overseeing various projects as Team Lead while drafting and reviewing international contracts and assisting with contract proofreading for multiple multinational enterprises including Sony Music Entertainment, JP Morgan Chase, Dell Technologies, Infosys, Harley-Davidson, Cigna, Elanco, Trinchero Napa Valley Winery, Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Sysco, Expeditors, Infocepts, Blackhawk Network, Wolfspeed, Amica, Mary Kay, and GHX.
- I have abstracted, drafted, reviewed and did quality checks and sanity on various Master Service Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Statement of Works, Data Protection Agreement, Insurance Policy Agreement, License Agreement, Sales Agreement, Global Information Privacy and Security Agreement, Software License Agreement, Purchase Orders, Order Forms, Real Estate Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Equipment lease Agreements, Service Provider Management Agreements, Data Privacy Agreements, Product Agreements, Revenue Sub Agreements, Customer Service Agreements, Master Distribution agreements.
- Handled contract uploads and managed lifecycle within contract systems, ensuring accurate documentation and effective version control. Designed templates for uploads according to client guidelines, earning commendations for post-load file execution.
- Enhanced expertise in contract evaluation and review processes.
- expertise in implementing quality evaluations of abstraction and administering sanity reviews as well.
- practical experience with multiple CLM solutions including Icertis Contract Management, DocuSign CLM, Salesforce CLM, and SAP Ariba Contracts for contract automation and lifecycle management.
- Leveraged multiple CLM tools to coordinate contract workflows, manage approvals, maintain repositories, track compliance, and generate reports.
- specialization in intricate formulas: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, IF, nested IF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS.
- Data cleaning and validation for large contract datasets.
- Design engaging dashboards and reports focused on contract tracking and status monitoring.
- Refined data handling with implementation of conditional formatting and data validation
- Administered large datasets, maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- Strengthened teamwork by actively participating in collaborative projects. Improved comprehension of legal documents through focused study and interpretation. Utilized advanced typing skills to enhance documentation accuracy and speed. Communicated effectively both orally and in writing to support team objectives.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality work standards under tight deadlines.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Lawyer
Bombay High Court
11.2021 - 05.2026
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely communication and thorough explanations of complex legal concepts.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Drafted precise contracts that clearly outlined obligations between parties while anticipating potential areas of conflict or dispute.
- Negotiated favorable settlements for clients, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
Education
B.A. LL.B. - Law
A.K.K NEW LAW ACADEMY, AZAM CAMPUS
Pune, India01-2021
HSC -
M.S GOSAVI SCIENCE COLLEGE, GOKHALE EDUCATION SOCIETY
Nashik01-2016
SSC -
BOARD, ST MARY, ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL (CONVENT)
Amalner01-2014
Skills
Project Management
MS Office Professional
Contract drafting
Contract management
Contract review and negotiation
Contract management
ICI Certified Practitioner
AI Prompt Engineering
CLM Tool expert
Icertis
DocuSign CLM
SAP Ariba
Contract Abstraction
Certification
ICI Certified Practitioner
Accomplishments
- Managed National Green Tribunal (NGT) Seminars and National Conferences
- Successfully participated in various Moot Court Competition as a Speaker and Researcher.
- Participated and volunteered in various National and State Level Seminars on diverse topics of Law.
- Secured First Rank in Quiz Competition organized by A.K.K New Law Academy, Pune
- Topper of College for consecutively Three Years
- Volunteered various Seminars and Conferences organized by A.K.K New Law Academy, Pune
EXTRA-CURRICULUM
National Level 100 Meter Sprint Champion National Level 5 KM Skating Champion (Artistic) State Level Hand Ball Player (Captain) Hammer Throw Division Roll Ball (Skating) Champions (Captain) National Level 100 Meter Sprint Champion National Level 5 KM Skating Champion (Artistic) State Level Hand Ball Player (Captain) Hammer Throw Division Roll Ball (Skating) Champions (Captain)
Goals I want to Achieve
- To establish myself as a Team Lead in the LPO sector, driving project success, leading high-performing teams, and contributing to the long-term growth of the organization.
- Aspiring to take on leadership roles in LPO by managing projects, guiding teams to achieve excellence.
Timeline
POSH
05-2026
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Certification
08-2025
AI Prompt Engineering
04-2024
Legal AI & Contract Analytics Certification
08-2023
Advanced Excel
03-2023
ICI Certified Practitioner
05-2022
Legal Drafting & Contract Management
11-2021
Lawyer
Bombay High Court
11.2021 - 05.2026
Associate Legal Consultant
Cloudmoyo Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - Current
B.A. LL.B. - Law
A.K.K NEW LAW ACADEMY, AZAM CAMPUS
HSC -
M.S GOSAVI SCIENCE COLLEGE, GOKHALE EDUCATION SOCIETY
SSC -
BOARD, ST MARY, ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL (CONVENT)