KARAN SHARMA
Corporate Lawyer
Mumbai
Summary
Corporate lawyer with 7 years of experience providing strategic legal guidance to organizations in the service, technology, and telecom industries. Possessing in-depth knowledge of contracting, contract management across the USA, Eu, UK and APAC regions. Adept at navigating complex legal frameworks and delivering tailored legal solutions that drive business growth and mitigate risks. Experienced in leading high value deals, high-stakes negotiations, managing multi-jurisdictional legal matters, and ensuring compliance with dynamic international regulations. A proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on fostering collaborative relationships and delivering results in fast-paced, competitive environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Attorney
WNS Global
12.2022 - Current
- Working as Attorney for WNS Group of Companies.
- Managing end to end Contract Lifecycle Management (CML) for US clients and vendors (existing & new).
- Managing contracts like Master Service Agreements, DPAs, SAAS Agreements, Renewals, SOW, CO and Termination including working on high value deals with customers and vendors across North America region.
- Involved in responding to RFPs and RFIs on behalf of organization.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise internal stakeholders on business and legal transactions.
- SPOC and Independently managing key clients of organization.
- Improved client satisfaction rates by providing timely updates on deal progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Negotiated favorable terms in complex contracts, securing advantageous outcomes for organization.
- Streamlined document review process, significantly reducing time and meeting Client's expectations.
Contract Specialist
GEP
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Working for International Client (International Airline) in relation to End to End Contract Lifecycle Management
- Reviewing & Due Diligence of client’s contracts and identifying the risk matrix of the contracts
- Identifying relation between the parties in terms of data controller and data processor
- Drafting Amendment & Addendum (DPA & SCC) of existing contracts
- Working in close with EU GDPR
- Working on tools like Ariba, Docu-sign
- Maintaining Data of 9000 + contracts
- Managing team members as well as interns with respect to Daily work assignments.
Senior Legal Executive
Bharti Airtel
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Drafting and reviewing petitions, plaints, written statements, applications, affidavits, Extensions, Termination letters, and leave & license Agreements
- Review and manage company litigations before Tribunals, District Courts and High Courts arbitration, civil/criminal matters
- Conduct Due Diligence & Document Review of the various commercial agreements
- Ensuring Legal Compliances under Companies Act, Labor Act, the Indian Telegraph Act & Regulatory Compliances
- Review progress of outstanding litigation and consult with team and manage external lawyers
- Maintain Interaction & Conferences with Senior Counsels
- Negotiations on Contracts
- Maintain Tracking Data related to legal activities of the Company and Coordinate with functional teams for the implementation of the same
- Studying lawsuits filed by individual or companies and finding appropriate methods to save and ensure minimum loss to the Company
- Preparing notes on issue-based legal problems (sections), which include finding solutions to various legal interpretations & complications
- Drafted & vetted agreements, policies and contracts which includes lease, license, dealership agreement, and other various types of agreements
- Drafting replies to legal notices
- Inspecting property documents regarding authenticity and registration.
Legal Associate
District Court
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Drafting replies in relation to ongoing cases in coordination with Sr
- Advocate
- Inspecting/reviewing documents for upcoming cases in coordination with Sr
- Advocate
- Maintaining case data and documents for all the clients
- Briefing Sr
- Advocate on new cases post interacting with clients and initial case requirement gathering
- Briefing on the present matter of the ongoing case summarizing the status report
- Legal drafting, vetting, and mapping of documents
- Analyzed elements of civil litigation, including evidence gathering and presentation and client counseling
- Debt Recovery and Negotiable Instrument Act related cases
- Filing of legal complaints.
Education
LLM in Corporate Law - Corporate Law
Amity University
Jaipur, Rajasthan 07.2020 - 07.2021
BBA.LLB (Hons.) - Law
Amity University
Jaipur, Rajasthan 08.2011 - 07.2017
Senior Secondary -
C.B.S.E.
04.2009 - 06.2010
Higher Secondary -
C.B.S.E.
03.2007 - 05.2008
Skills
Legal Skills -
Contract Drafting
Contract Lifecycle Management
Client/ Vendor Management
Due- Diligence
Civil Laws
Revenue Laws
Consumer Laws
Tools -
Data Management
Ariba
DocuSign
CRM
Icertis
Other Skills -
Attention to Detail
Quick Learner
Organizational Capabilities
Process Improvement
Individual Contributor
Decision Making
Adaptability
Careerabstract
Result Oriented professional of around 7 years with hands-on experience in Contract Management, Contract Drafting, Data Protection Agreement, Standard Contractual Clauses (EU GDPR), Consumer Cases, Civil Cases, Revenue Cases, Recovery Suits, Drafting Replies. Experience in Contract Negotiations directly with Clients/ Vendors. Worked under the guidance of Data Protection Officer. Experience working directly with internal and external stakeholders for various requirement gathering and case handling. Act as a SME for the team and POC for the senior management & various teams to help meet legal requirements.
References
- Ms. Riyanti Bhattacharya, Senior Legal Manager, Oil & Gas Industry, +65-86572140
- Mr. Abhishek Roy, Legal Head, Bharti Airtel, +91-9829004981
Timeline
Attorney
WNS Global
12.2022 - Current
Contract Specialist
GEP
11.2021 - 09.2022
LLM in Corporate Law - Corporate Law
Amity University
07.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Legal Executive
Bharti Airtel
10.2019 - 10.2021
Legal Associate
District Court
10.2017 - 10.2019
BBA.LLB (Hons.) - Law
Amity University
08.2011 - 07.2017
Senior Secondary -
C.B.S.E.
04.2009 - 06.2010
Higher Secondary -
C.B.S.E.
03.2007 - 05.2008
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