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Sandra Amin

Deputy Counsel
Mumbai,MH

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Citicorp Services India, adept at providing strategic legal guidance on trade finance products. Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements while fostering collaboration across teams. Committed to ethical practices and risk management, ensuring compliance and protecting organizational interests.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Counsel

Citicorp Services India Private Limited (CSIPL)
03.2020 - Current
  • Provide legal guidance and counsel to product and business team on a wide range Cash Management and Services comprising of Commercial Cards, Account Services, Platform and Data Services, Payments and Receivables etc.


  • Render legal advice and support on trade finance products and transactions for products housed under 4 trade pillars viz. Payables Finance, Receivables Finance, Core Trade and Trade and Working Capital Loans (TWCL).


  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various domestic and cross border trade finance documentation, such as facility agreements, receivables purchase agreements, paying services agreements, trade loan agreements and the associated ancillary instruments.


  • Ensuring the document review complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to trade finance activities.


  • Advising the product and business teams in structuring and executing trade finance transactions, including providing legal support on deal structures, documentation, and legal aspects of the transaction.


  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, such as the country counsel teams, business units, compliance, and operations across the globe, as well as external legal counsel.


  • Facilitating external legal engagement for bespoke deals and documentation and reviewing these prior to execution.


  • Staying updated on the legal and regulatory developments in trade finance and related areas and sharing knowledge with the team.

Executive Assistant

Various
03.2005 - 02.2020

With Fourteen (14) years of experience as an Executive Assistant, I developed strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, honed through supporting high-level executives and managing complex administrative tasks. Leveraging this foundation, I transitioned into an in-house counsel role five (5) years ago. In this capacity, I apply my analytical abilities and attention to detail to provide legal guidance, manage compliance, and mitigate risk within the organization. This career shift reflects my commitment to continuous growth and utilizing my diverse skill set to contribute strategically to the company's success.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law

Mumbai University
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Basic Human Resources Administration Course -

Nadia Institute
Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2001 -

Professional Computerized Secretarial Training -

Davar’s College of Commerce
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Ability to clearly and concisely convey legal advice to both legal experts and non-legal stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration

Timeline

Deputy Counsel

Citicorp Services India Private Limited (CSIPL)
03.2020 - Current

Executive Assistant

Various
03.2005 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law

Mumbai University
04.2001 -

Basic Human Resources Administration Course -

Nadia Institute
04.2001 -

Professional Computerized Secretarial Training -

Davar’s College of Commerce
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Mumbai University
04.2001 -
Sandra AminDeputy Counsel