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Wilson John

Contract Specialist/ Legal Officer/Legal Counsel
Coimbatore
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Wilson John

Summary

  • Entrepreneurial & visionary Environmental and Techno-Legal and Contract Life cycle management professional with over 20 years of results driven experience predominantly in the areas of legal advisory, corporate/statutory compliance, commercial and legal litigation, drafting of contracts and courtroom procedures.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Capable Contract Manager with extensive background overseeing contracts for services such as Environmental & Construction,Chemical Industry. Handles routine paperwork, disputes and contract administration with organized approach. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Successful Contract and Litigation Specialist bringing skills in risk management, contract preparation and service coordination. Administers contract terms effectively by continuously tracking progress and deliverables. Effective at handling simultaneous contract timelines and maintaining strict schedules.

Overview

32
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
1
Language

Work History

InfraEn (India) Private Limited
Coimbatore

Senior Contracts Manager
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

Responsible key personnel in Environmental Engineering and function of of the Independent Engineer with Indicative TOR ( Terms of Reference) for development of the Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management Project for Coimbatore City on Public Private Partnership [PPP] mode.

  • review contract documents assisting the parties in resolution of disputes in the highest standards of professional integrity and Good Industry practise and Environmental Laws compliant.
  • Prepare and submit to the Project Management facility of procuring entity and the Concessionaire Monthly Progress Report
  • Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with clients commercial requirements.
  • Review Prepare and submit to the Project Management facility of procuring entity and the Concessionaire Monthly and Quarterly Report covering all aspects such as Progress Monitoring, Quality Assurance(QA)/Quality Control (QC) Progress Report
  • Report on monthly and quarterly basis the existing condition of the facility including advise on all aspects of O&M, manpower,Traffic Management,Safety ,Telephone and Ambulance
  • Assist in monitoring and reporting the operations of compost plant,micro compost centres,vermi compost plants,primary and secondary collection and transportation activities,processing and disposal of waste
  • Review matters related to legal,regulatory,safety and environment ,health and social management measures adopted by concessionaire and report to the Authority as required in the performance of the solid waste management functions
  • Operation and Maintenance phase monitoring
  • overseeing functions pertaining to litigation, case briefing, contractual/ compliance management, liaison & coordination and drafting & vetting agreements
  • Negotiating win-win scenarios while contributing multidimensional legal services to individual & corporate clients and providing legal consultancy, handling any legal issues as well as drafting legal / commercial documents
  • Thoroughly participating in research, analyzing, and figuring out the feasibility of the client’s queries and formulation of legal opinions and research notes in relation to various laws
  • Analysing the impact of the legal and regulatory requirements and regularly reviewing and monitoring internal procedures/practices to provide compliance with group/regulatory requirement and Commercial Law
  • Drafting Agreements between Infra structural parties, MOU’s, Joint Venture Agreements, Tri-partite Agreements
  • Interpreting GCC, Particular Conditions of Contract, MOU for Joint Venture Participation, Power Of Attorney for Authorised Representatives, Letter of Participation from each partner of Joint Venture, Undertaking for Personnel, CAR Policy, Performance Security by Bank, POA to Lead Partners
  • Conducting cases, examining and cross examining witnesses, and summarizing case to judge, recording statements of witnesses and miscellaneous arguments
  • Providing proactive legal advice and assistance on various legal matters including commercial contracts, government funding agreements, dispute resolution, regulatory, and governance advice on minimal liability and legal exposure for the business
  • Counseling, consulting and advising company executives based on accurate interpretation and review of commercial contracts with accountability of developing guidelines and packaged knowledge on various legal and business issues
  • Supervising the implementation of commercial agreements, due diligence and coordinating the work of all parties involved
  • Liasoning with professionals and implementation of agreements
  • Managed including Arbitrations: Commercial and damages arbitrations; Commercial Litigation and General Civil Litigation
  • Drafting labour and transportation related documents and agreements, managing negotiation and providing resolution of labour disputes by conducting labour litigation
  • Successfully managing various complex commercial transactions.
  • Preparing cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and preparing and filing court documents
  • Involved in researching, analysing and figuring out the feasibility of the client’s queries and formulation of legal opinions and research notes in relation to various laws
  • Analyzing the impact of the legal and regulatory requirements on the businesses and advising on how to best ensure Compliance
  • Prepared witnesses and drafted the Affidavit in Chief, conduct legal search for the law, regulations and precedents, prepared legal briefs for client and trial, and executed the plan in accordance with instructions
  • Regularly reviewing and monitoring internal procedures/practices to provide compliance with group/regulatory requirements and ensuring technical and due- diligence checks of bidding's projects
  • Participating in legal research, jurisprudence & playing a vital role in negotiations, pre-trial conferences and trial while managing procedures for litigation cases & court enrolments
  • Operations Management
  • Developing legal policies and procedures, with overall accountability of implementation of Risk Management procedures by providing internal trainings to management, Staff and employees on legal issues
  • Building understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and training, especially for other legal services staff and managers
  • Developing regulations and related material pertaining to the statutory functions/powers, etc
  • While implementing and managing appropriate systems and processes for identifying, and monitoring changes to the obligations in a timely manner
  • Minimizing and controlling risk to company to comply with the systems, controls and processes
  • Ensuring cordial relations between management and workers while handling contract labour, grievances, negotiations by amicably settling disputes
  • Building understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and trainings, especially for other legal services staff and managers Key Achievements
  • Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
  • Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with ULB requirements.
  • Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.

Arvind Technocrats & Engineers LLP
New Delhi

Contracts Manager
08.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

Responsibility to assist cases in High courts, district courts and lower division Courts including Commercial Court, Commissioner of Income Tax, Commissioner of VAT,Labour courts & Industrial Tribunal, and Labour Commissioners, Consumer Forums, ITAT,etc

  • Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
  • Drafting of various agreements with government [ DFCCIL] for design and Construction of of Single Track Electrification Railway Line on Design Build Lump Sum Basis,also for construction of Rail flyover for UPSBCL,Uttar Pradesh State, ,RVNL( Rail Vikas Nigam Limited) from Haridaspur to Paradeep in Khurda Division of East Coast Railway) in Orissa, Indore Development Authority( IDA) for design and construction of R.O.B
  • Arranged service delivery to 15 active contracts by overseeing workers, coordinating resources and setting schedules.
  • Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from Rupees150 Crores to Rupees 500crores.
  • Maintained Concord database for with contract, vendor and customer information.
  • Negotiated and administered leasing and service contracts for Commercial and Vendor Management business.
  • Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
  • Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
  • Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with legislative requirements.
  • Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
  • Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
  • Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
  • Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
  • Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
  • Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
  • Agreements between Infra structural parties, MOU’s, Joint Venture Agreements, Tri-partite Agreements
  • Interpreted GCC, Particular Conditions of Contract, drafted MOU for Joint Venture Participation, Power Of Attorney for Authorised Representatives, Letter of Participation from each partner of Joint Venture, Undertaking for Personnel, CAR Policy, Performance Security by Bank, POA to Lead Partners,
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
  • Drafted legal documents pertaining to court cases
  • Research Work related to cases, Title search /Due Diligence Report related to institution
  • Assisting in Court Procedures and day to day office management
  • To liaise with external counsels and attend legal matters
  • Support the other service Department with timely advise on matters of contract, industrial relations, commercial, governance and regulations
  • Advising on minimal liability exposure Assessing and advising effectively to minimize and control risk to company and ensuring that the system, controls and processes are appropriate and relevant
  • Efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiation and disputes
  • Compliances with Confidentiality Agreements and Data protection Act
  • Compliance with various labour laws, Conduct of Departmental inquiries
  • Legal Auditing to confirm legal compliances
  • Handling of Property Tax, Service Tax matters and regulating Licenses procurements from various governmental agencies, entering into high end contracts with public and Private Entrepreneurs
  • Preparation of notices/Filing of Criminal cases u/s 138 N.I Act.and Replies before court ,Tribunals etc.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.

New Delhi YMCA
New Delhi

Legal Advisor
04.2011 - 08.2019

Job overview

Dedicated attorney with a passion for transactional practice and contract law. Experienced in conducting pro bono client interviewing and legal research for legal aid agencies. Assisted with pro bono transactional legal assistance for community-based non-profit organizations.

  • Experience in litigation in Civil, Education, Arbitration matters involving Government bodies
  • Drafted legal documents pertaining to court cases
  • Research Work related to cases, Title search /Due Diligence Report related to institution
  • Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
  • Assisting in Court Procedures and day to day office management
  • Developed compliance best practices for company.
  • To provide professional and sound advice to New Delhi YMCA on all legislative matters like Board Meetings, Conduct of Election, Filing of statutory returns before Labour authorities, Company Board, GST, IT, NDMC, Property Tax of YMCA buildings, Maintenance of buildings and fixtures, getting Licenses and approvals from Government
  • To liaise with external counsels and attend legal matters of New Delhi YMCA
  • Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and probation officers while serving multi-cultural community.
  • Support the other service Department with timely advise on matters of contract, industrial relations, commercial, governance and regulations
  • Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
  • Drafting of Lease and License Deeds, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Service Contract Agreement
  • Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
  • Advising New Delhi YMCA on minimal liability exposure Assessing and advising effectively to minimise and control risk to company and ensuring that the system, controls and processes are appropriate and relevant
  • Fostered deep relationships with criminal justice and agency personnel.
  • Efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiation and disputes
  • Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
  • Compliances with Confidentiality Agreements and Data protection Act Compliance with various labour laws, Conduct of Departmental inquiries
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Legal Auditing to confirm legal compliances
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Handling of Property Tax, Service Tax matters and regulating Licenses procurements from various governmental agencies, entering into high end contracts with public and Private Entrepreneurs.Preparation of notices/Filing of Criminal cases u/s 138 N.I Act.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
  • Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
  • Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
  • Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Handled cases in High courts, district courts and lower division Courts including Labour courts & Industrial Tribunal, and Labour Commissioners, Consumer Forums,ITAT,etc

EXL Services.Com
New Delhi

Legal Associate
07.2010 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Abstraction & Review of Master Service Agreements, Software Licence Agreements,Leases, Non Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work ,Addenda
  • Trained in Red Lining of contracts for Commercial Agreements ( Non Disclosure and private Equity Agreements)
  • Legal Research on US Laws and statutes using Lexis Nexis and Westlaw Database
  • Providing end to end Contract Management services( contract administration ,drafting and abstraction) to a World’s leading Financial institution
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Legal analytics/innovation solutions
  • Document management (including E-Discovery)
  • Construction claims record summarization and deposition summarization
  • Subrogation( Insurance) recovery and other related activities
  • Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
  • Contract deliverables and obligation (D&O) management
  • Contract compliance
  • Contract abstraction, indexing and summarization
  • Client defined analytics as a service

M/s Ciccu Mukhopadya &Co., Attorney & Solicitors
Delhi

Legal Associate
06.2002 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
  • Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with Rs. 20 Lakhs in counterclaims.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
  • Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.

Kannanthanam & Co., Advocates & Solicitors
Cochin

Legal Associate
05.1991 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Appearing in District courts ,High courts, Consumer Forums
  • Practicing Areas
  • Civil ,Criminal, Arbitration, Consumer Fora, Legal consultancy, Matrimony cases, etc
  • Drafting Legal notice, criminal, civil, writs, written statements, affidavits, replication, rejoinder, affidavit in evidence, Appeals, Revision, written Arguments, caveats, execution petitions, cross examinations question plans and other miscellaneous applications
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
  • Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
  • Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Conducting research on case laws and arguments
  • Co-ordinating, assisting and briefing Senior counsels through conferences and follow ups

Education

Christ College
Bangalore

B.Com from Financial Accounting
04.1982 - 07.1985

University Overview

  • Completed professional development in Commerce
  • Elected Captain of Tagore House
  • Awarded for Cultural Activities
  • Member of Old Student Association of College

Christ College
Bangalore

LL.B from Commercial Law
08.1986 - 09.1989

University Overview

  • Professional development completed in Laws of Contracts, Torts, Criminal Laws
  • Completed professional development in 23 subjects in Law
  • Member of Old Students Association

Skills

Environmental Engineering

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Accomplishments

  • Achieved Arbitration Award in client favor by completing evidence and pleadings with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of six staff members.
  • Documented and resolved complex issues in civil and property dispute which led to win-win situation for client.
  • Collaborated with team of nine in the development of Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management for the city of Coimbatore
  • Achieved winning resolutions through effectively helping with Insolvency and Bankruptcy case.
  • Single handedly got bail for an accused in ISRO Espionage case
  • Single handedly got the service charges abolished in a Hotel run by YMCA in New Delhi
  • Formulated Voluntary Retirement scheme for the employees of New Delhi YMCA

Affiliations

  • Toastmasters
  • Member of the Bar Council
  • Past Secretary of Lions Club, Mavelikara
  • Past Vice President of Jaycees, Renukoot, U.P.
  • Past Director of YMCA,Delhi

Software

Intranet,MS Word,Power Point, Excel (Advance, Window) based system and network

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Timeline

Senior Contracts Manager

InfraEn (India) Private Limited
03.2022 - Current

Contracts Manager

Arvind Technocrats & Engineers LLP
08.2019 - 02.2020

Legal Advisor

New Delhi YMCA
04.2011 - 08.2019

Legal Associate

EXL Services.Com
07.2010 - 04.2011

Legal Associate

M/s Ciccu Mukhopadya &Co., Attorney & Solicitors
06.2002 - 02.2010

Legal Associate

Kannanthanam & Co., Advocates & Solicitors
05.1991 - 01.2002

Christ College

LL.B from Commercial Law
08.1986 - 09.1989

Christ College

B.Com from Financial Accounting
04.1982 - 07.1985
Wilson JohnContract Specialist/ Legal Officer/Legal Counsel