Saranya A
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Hubilo Softech, excelling in contract negotiation and management. Proven track record in enhancing compliance processes and leading incident response initiatives. Adept at cross-border legal advisory and risk assessment, fostering stakeholder trust through effective communication and strategic guidance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Counsel
Hubilo Softech Private Limited
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated over 200 commercial contracts including MSAs, SasS Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Employment Agreements for APAC, EMEA, and North America.
- Led end-to-end contract lifecycle management initiatives that accelerated renewal processes by 25%, ensuring timely updates and adherence to legal requirements while supporting rapid business scaling.
- Provided legal guidance to internal stakeholders on legal risks related to liability, indemnity, and data privacy under GDPR and CCPA.
- Led cross-functional business teams in managing security incidents (data breaches, phishing attempts, unauthorized access). Ensured timely containment, investigation, and regulatory notifications. Designed and implemented incident response protocols.
- Contributed to two consecutive zero-flag global audit cycles through meticulous vendor assessments and contract governance.
- Acted as the legal point of contact for commercial and partnership deals, resolving all contract escalations without litigation.
- Worked independently with minimal oversight on negotiations and regulatory updates, earning consistent stakeholder trust across business units.
Independent Legal Counsel (Select Engagements)
Bengaluru
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Developed standardized legal template documents tailored to diverse business needs, reducing contract drafting time and ensuring compliance across departments.
- Developed comprehensive legal frameworks and operational guidelines that improved client understanding of regulatory impacts.
- Advised on cross border commercial and corporate contracts.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews and updates of existing documents utilised by businesses, strengthening contractual consistency.
Counselect ( Secondment Engagements)
Bengaluru
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts of varied nature (Licensing Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements, Supplier Agreements, Investment Agreements).
- Provided legal support in multiple jurisdictions ensuring compliance with local laws by working closely with various business stakeholders.
Morae Global
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Led contract management for multinational corporations and investment funds.
- Set up processes for contract review and approval, trained legal and business teams, and ensured compliance with legal and business requirements.
Associate
IndusLaw
Bengaluru
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Advised on employment legal matters including recruitment and termination, branch closures, employee grievances, workforce reduction, transfer of employees, and structuring of compensation and benefits.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts including commercial contracts, employment agreements, technology licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, media contracts, settlement agreements, and legal notices.
- Developed and adapted Indian employment policies to align with global corporate policies.
- Conducted internal investigations based on employee and vendor complaints.
- Secondments:
- VF Brands: Provided complete legal support to a global apparel company during restructuring and sale of a business vertical.
- Arvind Fashion: Managed contract drafting, review, and HR legal matters for global apparel and IT companies.
Associate
Lawyers At Work (L.A.W)
Bengaluru
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Drafted and negotiated transaction documents (Share Purchase Agreements, Business Transfer Agreements, and Shareholders’ Agreements) for start ups and private limited companies.
- Conducted legal due diligence and prepared legal opinions and information memorandums.
- Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts, vendor agreements, employment agreements, lease deeds, license agreements, legal notices, and company policies.
Associate
Trilegal
Bengaluru
- Conducted legal due diligence for Indian subsidiaries and partnership firms.
- Drafted legal opinions on corporate compliance and environmental law obligations.
- Represented a logistics company in private equity investment transaction.
- Drafted Service Agreements, MOUs, and Settlement Agreements.
Education
B.B.A., LL.B (Hons.) -
School of Law, Christ University
Bengaluru, Karnataka10.2015
PUC -
Jyoti Nivas Pre-University College
Bengaluru, Karnataka10.2010
Xth Standard -
Balalok M.H.S.S
Chennai, Tamil Nadu10.2008
Skills
- Contract Drafting
- Review
- Negotiation & Management
- Cross-Border Compliance (US, APAC, EMEA)
- Incident Response & Security Breach Management (GDPR/CCPA)
- Corporate & Commercial Legal Advisory
- Employment Law & HR Legal Support
- Legal Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
- Policy Development & Governance
Timeline
Legal Counsel
Hubilo Softech Private Limited
06.2024 - Current
Counselect ( Secondment Engagements)
02.2023 - 01.2024
Morae Global
06.2021 - 07.2022
Independent Legal Counsel (Select Engagements)
09.2020 - 06.2024
Associate
IndusLaw
05.2018 - 08.2020
Associate
Lawyers At Work (L.A.W)
05.2015 - 07.2017
Associate
Trilegal
B.B.A., LL.B (Hons.) -
School of Law, Christ University
PUC -
Jyoti Nivas Pre-University College
Xth Standard -
Balalok M.H.S.S
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