Sonakshi Sahay
Senior Legal Associate
Mumbai
Summary
Conscientious and astute law graduate with 8 years of experience. Knowledgeable in commercial and civil laws, contract drafting and negotiation. Contributing meaningfully to the growth and organizational objectives of the Company and the team. A quick learner with ability to grasp and acclimatize to changes with ease.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Legal Associate
Qure.ai Technologies Private Limited
Mumbai
04.2024 - Current
- Handled cross-border high-stake deals worth USD 2 million, review of multi-jurisdictional legal due diligence, and documentation.
- Managed document review projects efficiently while adhering to strict timelines.
- Dealt with Data privacy and Data Protection along with protection of IP rights of Company products.
- Mentored junior associates, offering guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Advised clients on risk mitigation strategies, helping them avoid potential legal pitfalls during negotiations or contract drafting.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with USA and UK based counterparties, by utilizing strong mediation and negotiation skills.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal results for Company in high-stakes projects.
Senior Associate
M/s. Alliance Law
Mumbai
1 2022 - 04.2024
- Worked on matters pertaining to Companies Act and IBC, Indian Contract Act and Arbitration and Conciliation Act, SEBI Act and various SEBI Regulations amongst others.
- Appeared before Hon'ble High Court of Bombay, SEBI, SAT, NCLT, District Courts
- Drafted Litigation chapters in Offer documents, undertook due diligence and analyzed risk factors.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
- Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and organization.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
Articled Clerk, Subsequently as Associate
M/s. Mulla & Mulla and Craigie Blunt & Caroe
Mumbai
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Increased efficiency in legal proceedings by diligently preparing necessary documentation such as Briefs, Court pleadings, Notices and Replies, MoU, Family arrangements and Consent Terms amongst others.
- Worked on matters pertaining to Companies Act and IBC, Indian Contract Act and Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, Sales of Goods Acts and Negotiable Instrument Act, Transfer of Property Act amongst others.
- Appeared before Hon'ble High Court of Bombay, City Civil Court, Small Causes Court, NCLT and DRT and keeping minutes during court sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to analyze complex legal issues, resulting in well-informed decisions on case strategies thorough research and compiling relevant case laws.
Education
Masters in Business Law -
National Law School of India University
Bangalore, India 10.2021 - 08.2023
Appeared for the Solicitor's examination -
Bombay Incorporated Law Society
Mumbai, India 08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor in Socio Legal (BS.L. LL.B.) -
Deccan Education Society's Navalmal Firodia Law College
Pune, India 07.2011 - 04.2016
ISC 2011 -
St. Mary's Junior College
Pune, India 06.2009 - 04.2011
ICSE 2009 -
St. Mary's School
Pune, India 06.2005 - 04.2009
Skills
Contract drafting
Document Review
Contract Negotiation and Redlining
Legal Drafting
Legal Research
Commercial Laws
Civil Laws
Litigation Chapter in Offer Documents
Trainee Experience
M/s. Hariani & Co., Pune, India, Trainee, December, 2015- January, 2016, Assisted clients across sectors including real estate, healthcare and banking.
References
- Dr. Bakhtiyar S. Bhesania, Solicitor, Bombay High Court, +919820313864, buckybhesania@gmail.com
- Mr. Firdaus N. Pavri, Advocate, Bombay High Court, +919820376011, fnpavri@gmail.com
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
Assamese
Intermediate (B1)
Hobbies
Listening to music
Reading
Gardening
Timeline
Senior Legal Associate
Qure.ai Technologies Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
Masters in Business Law -
National Law School of India University
10.2021 - 08.2023
Appeared for the Solicitor's examination -
Bombay Incorporated Law Society
08.2016 - 05.2019
Articled Clerk, Subsequently as Associate
M/s. Mulla & Mulla and Craigie Blunt & Caroe
07.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor in Socio Legal (BS.L. LL.B.) -
Deccan Education Society's Navalmal Firodia Law College
07.2011 - 04.2016
ISC 2011 -
St. Mary's Junior College
06.2009 - 04.2011
ICSE 2009 -
St. Mary's School
06.2005 - 04.2009
Senior Associate
M/s. Alliance Law
1 2022 - 04.2024
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