Saranya Sundarrajan

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
• Organizing and managing documents, including the creation of spreadsheets, proper tracking Draft various agreements such as MSA, SOWs, RFQs, NDAs, staffing agreements, consultant agreements, partnership agreements, subcontractor agreements, lease agreements, and housekeeping agreements.
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, including redlining and utilizing contract management tools.
• Handle agreements across different jurisdictions, including international law considerations.
• Manage court litigation and arbitration processes, collaborating with external counsel.
• Coordinate with police officials for initiating complaints or addressing pending actions.
• Liaise with external panel and advise business teams on legal issues, disputes, and government inquiries.
• Assess whether legal matters should be handled internally or by external counsel, and effectively manage external counsel relationships.
• Conduct negotiations and discussions with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal teams on various matters, including employee welfare.
• Maintain day-to-day tracking and timesheets, coordinate staff activities, and organize meetings.
• Stay updated on industry developments, upcoming laws, and regulations, particularly in international law, and provide analysis and reports.
• Handle business partner correspondence via email and letters professionally.
• Track the status of client, vendor, and litigation matters, and assist with document delivery.
• Create and maintain charts, databases, and tables for tracking clients, suppliers, and legal comments.
• Perform legal and regulatory risk analysis for decision-making and enforcement actions.
• Ensure efficient provision of legal services and defense against any tribunal or court matters.
• Conduct legal research on data protection acts, TUPE, and other region-specific laws.
• Stay informed about UK and US labor-related compliances and amendments to incorporate guidelines.
• Maintain a deep understanding of contract templates, policies, legal risks, and liability.
• Prepare contracts for internal review, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Interpret contracts and advise managers on contractual responsibilities.
• Translate complex legal scenarios into actionable plans and simple language for stakeholders..

• Optimized budget allocation for the legal department by tracking expenses and negotiating competitive rates with vendors.
• Supervised team of 5 attorneys, paralegals and other legal personnel in conduct of corporate legal and administrative business.
• Drafted and negotiated Escrow agreements and transactions on behalf of company.
• · Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives on diverse legal matters.
• Collaborate with management to develop effective defense strategies.
• Establish internal governance policies and ensure ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Draft and review legal documents such as NDAs, and Addendums.
• Negotiate agreements with various customers, ensuring clarity and fairness in terms.
• Promptly address customer queries and concerns.
• Conduct research to evaluate risk factors related to business decisions and operations.
• Facilitate agreement execution and follow-up with customers for timely completion.
• Handle termination requests from customers efficiently.
• Implemented and Managed contracts using Contract Management Tools and notify customers of agreement renewals.

• Managed a caseload of over 50 clients, prioritizing tasks to ensure all deadlines were met.
• Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Contributed to the firm''s growth by participating in business development activities, including networking events and seminars.
• Participated in pro bono initiatives, providing valuable legal services to underserved communities at no cost.
• Meticulously handle cases in Central Excise, Service Tax, and Customs matters.
• Draft and vet tax appeals before Commissioner Appeals, Hon’ble Tribunal, and Hon’ble High Court.
• Manage a diverse client portfolio including Multi-National Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Cement Companies, Manufacturers, and Hospital Industries.
• Prepare tax compliance drafts for various companies and firms.
• Regularly update hearing schedules, orders, and diaries via email.
• Maintain over seven thousand client files in different stages of progress.
• Conduct research on case law and address tax-related inquiries from clients.
• Make effective representations before Commissioner Appeals in Central Excise and Service Tax cases.
• Possess thorough knowledge of Central Excise, Refund, Appeals, and CCR rules.
• Handle litigation notices and draft objections on behalf of clients.
• Prepare legal documents such as counters, plaints, written submissions, affidavits, and other necessary paperwork.
• Implement new procedures for daily case management and attend court hearings as required.

• Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
• Counseled clients during emotionally challenging situations, offering empathy while maintaining professionalism.
• Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
• Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
• Review Legal Documents pertaining to both individual and corporate
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, letters and other legal documents.
• Provide legal opinion on real estate.

• Conducted comprehensive due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, mitigating risks for clients.
• Analyzed complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
• Developed strong working relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Assisted senior attorneys in preparing for trial, contributing to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
• Review Legal Documents pertaining to both individual and corporate.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, letters and other legal documents.
• Respond to client inquiries with regard to corporate matters
• Perform research activities pertaining to precedents and other information.
• Oversaw and negotiated real estate acquisitions for high-profile clients within budget and timeframe
• Provide Legal opinion on real estate matters.

Reviewed business transaction documents, nondisclosure agreements and outsourcing agreements.

Designed, counseled and implemented company compliance procedures and policies

Reviewed and approved control policies and processes in order to ensure regulatory compliance across all departments.

Oversaw compliance practices and procedures of company and subsidiary personnel in regard to consumer regulations and laws

Monitored compliance implications for all new products, services and systems

Identified and organised compliance training needs for company employees and clients.

Maintained company’s FSA and SEC files.

Ensured business advisory was in compliance with FCA rules.

Identified regulatory breach and escalated to management.

Developed compliance program for the company.

Developed action plans to address all regulatory risks.

Addressed due diligence enquiries and represented company in legal matters

Performed negotiations with clients regarding corporate matters and contracts.

Maintaining files and tracking the daily matters of Legal Department.

Formulating documents for Legal Department.

Performed legal research and analysis

Drafting and Negotiation of contract pertaining to the company requirement.

Conduct Audit internally every six months to ensure the company to be complied with the laws.

Conduct review pertaining to all the marketing materials.

Recommended improvements to complaints department.

Streamlined workflow within the legal department by implementing project management methodologies tailored to specific tasks.

Compiled data and conducted research to draft legal documents for attorneys.

Document review pertaining to Anti-trust law case, patent infringement case, SEC investigation,

Document review pertaining to internal investigation.

Trade Mark searches, conducting comprehensive searches in the Trademark database in USPTO, Google, China, Hongkong, Europe, India, Canada and Australia.

Contract Abstraction projects.

Task Order where in executive summary is prepared for the client

• Completed Coursework: Diplomas in Cyber Laws, IPR, Corporate Law, Securities and Investments, 2007
• Foundational and advanced Contract Drafting conducted by Thomson Reuters and Society of Indian Law Firms 2016