AKANKSHA MALHOTRA
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Professional in contract management with 8+ years of solid background in overseeing contracts and ensuring legal compliance. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and delivering results by adapting to changing needs. Skilled in negotiation and risk management, with dependable and flexible approach that employers value.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Contract Manager
Consilio LLC (fka. Lawyers on Demand, Inc)
Florida
06.2023 - Current
- The primary point of contact for sales, finance, purchasers, vendors, or legal is responsible for resolving process or contract-related queries.
- Successfully managed a cross-functional team to complete 60 contracts during the peak season, resulting in stakeholder appreciation and a positive impact on business goals.
- Interpreting legal provisions pertaining to sales and elucidating their impact on the deal to facilitate informed business decision-making.
- Streamlining the process and keeping partners informed on the status of the deal fosters positive relationships with both internal and external partners.
- Informing cross-functional teams about the deal's progress, and have been recognized as a preferred Deal Desk partner for urgent and high-profile deals valued in the multi-million dollar range with an expedited turnaround.
- Conducting an effective risk assessment on the contracts to identify clauses that can mitigate risks and determine their business impact. Ensuring that the contract terms are aligned with the guidelines and current regulations.
- Negotiating, drafting, redlining, and reviewing a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Purchase Agreements, Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Order Forms, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Amendments, Sponsorship Agreements, Co-Marketing Agreements, and employer agreements for a variety of deal categories such as cloud deals, intellectual property, marketing (including ads, digital, social media, search, and emails), music licensing, creative services, research (syndicated and non-syndicated), events, and campaigns.
- Ensuring that the necessary approvals have been obtained and recorded in the appropriate tools to maintain an up-to-date contract database.
- Conduct training sessions for the team on the relevant risk factors that need to be considered throughout the contract lifecycle, and address any queries the team may have by providing clear and concise presentations.
- Conducted quality checks on the team's contract and provided suggestions and recommendations as needed.
- Managed global audits of contracts generated by contract managers in the EMEA, APAC, CALA, and US regions.
- Specialist in managing the contract lifecycle from project initiation to closeout using software such as Simba, Salesforce, Docusign, and Adobe.
- Successfully contributed in reforming the process related to risk management.
- Streamlined the process for Master SOW prerequisites, which were later shared with the rest of the team.
- Consistently providing suggestions to the design and legal teams regarding templates and process improvements to expedite turnaround times.
- Consulted on category-specific contract templates and cloud deals prior to their global launch in the United States and worldwide.
Contract Manager
Adecco
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Independently handled contract negotiations, drafting, redlining, and processing.
- Primary contact for marketing/sales, liaison with Finance, Legal, CAT, and management to gather contract details.
- Negotiated contracts worth $5-10 million procurement contracts for Google with high stakes.
- Drafted, redlined, and reviewed industry-specific contracts related to: Creative services, market research, music licensing, third-party rights/IP, anti-bribery provisions, Intellectual property rights, advertisements, event management, campaigns, regulations surrounding minors, co-marketing agreements, sponsorship deals, non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), subscription Agreements, service Agreements, software as Services Agreements (SaaS), software licensing, contract Termination, renewals, purchase of Deliverables, Statement of Work, Master Service Agreements, Order Forms and related Exhibits, and Amendments.
- Reviewed and ensured vendor redlines and contracts comply with Company policies.
- Participated in office hours to address budget/process/contract queries from marketers/sales team to ensure compliance & efficient workflow. Scheduled meetings to help marketers with deal submission questions.
- Monitored 25-30 contracts at a time for a speedy turnaround.
- Quick learner with hands-on experience on Skyvine, Simba, Navigo, Salesforce, Google Docs, Microsoft word, Docusign, and other contract management tools.
- Proactively suggested process improvements that were accepted.
- Filing contracts and paperwork, including email approvals, for record keeping.
- Conducted pilot project to analyze & recommend process improvements for Google teams worldwide (85% quicker turnaround).
- Audited teams work product to give feedback to improve quality.
- Lead daily calls to solve queries & train new Contract Managers.
Contract Specialist (Deal Desk)
Remote Medical International
Seattle, WA
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Liaison between Sales, Legal, and Vendor to gather contract details.
- Verified vendor details (Name, Place of Incorporation, address) on the Secretary of State website for verifying the party stand before entering into contracts.
- Reviewed contracts for compliance with company policies and state regulations.
- Worked on Master Service agreement, RFPs, Bids, RFIs, Vendor Service Agreement, Rental/Lease agreement, Subcontractor agreement, Letter of Indemnity, Service Order, Purchase Order, NDAs, aerospace, Memorandums, Teaming Agreements, Data Protection, Professional Agreements, Bids and Solicitations, Change Orders, and SOWs.
- Incorporated Privacy and data protection laws into Contracts for GDPR, HIPAA, FAR, and DFARS.
- Independently handled contract drafting, negotiations, document comparisons, and contract execution in coordination with the legal team.
- Monitored contract progress and suggested improvements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to draft, finalize, and present the contracting process to stakeholders.
- Updated contract templates with risk-averting clauses and uploaded them to the website. Designed and tested the tool before launching the website.
- Handled attestation of Company’s Articles of Incorporation (AoI) from the State Embassy in United States and Dubai office.
IT Consultant (Functional)
Accenture
Sacramento, CA
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Designed a multi-billion financial project for the State of California and implemented various business modules in PeopleSoft Financials.
- Handled requirement gathering, documented processes & requirements from clients for Scope of work.
- Gave weekly presentations to management and clients about processes and changes.
- Provided user training and addressed questions/concerns.
- Handled UAT for 50-60 users, clearing defects before go-live.
Senior Legal Consultant
Novus Legal Services
India
02.2012 - 11.2012
- Handled contract negotiations, documentation, drafting, redlining, amendment, and management. Worked on Master Agreements, Aerospace Contracts, Insurance Contracts, Statement of Work, Purchase Orders, Request for Proposals, Subcontracting agreements.
- Reviewed various industry specific contracts related to: IT, health care, commercial, and subscription agreements.
- Negotiated with strategies to conclude a binding agreements.
- Assisted Attorneys with verbiage for legal documents and support work.
- Advised clients/management on relevant clauses, legal provisions, and drafted memos on legal consequences.
- Handled attorney-client document privilege reviews.
- Provided litigation support for large documents.
- Updated clients on a daily basis.
- Assisted with quality checks and proofreading.
Senior Legal Assistant
Quislex Legal Services
India
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Provided legal research and opinion assistance to attorneys in various areas of law to support litigation, including but not limited to contracts, criminal law, insurance, and intellectual property law.
- Performed contract review projects on a weekly basis, examining extensive contracts for pertinent clauses.
- Updating the database with the latest clauses and contracts. Nurturing relationships with clients and management.
- Handled client calls and emails with legal opinions.
- Kept attorneys updated on ongoing cases and advised new clauses in contracts.
- Managed administrative work, including document filings, business development, and team training.
Legal Consultant
Ernst & Young
India
03.2008 - 12.2009
- Interview the client and conduct research to gather information for case development.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memos, motions, claims, demands, and response letters.
- Prepared comprehensive briefs on customs, indirect tax, and other tax-related matters.
- Conducted audits for mergers and acquisitions transactions, assisting the tax audit team.
- Prepared legal opinions on the burden-benefit analysis of mergers and acquisitions transactions, incorporating compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulatory guidelines.
- Provide periodic reports to clients and investment managers throughout the AML clearing process.
- Assisted in business development by compiling a weekly summary of recent case laws.
Education
Masters in Law - Law
University of California (Davis School of Law)
Davis01.2019
Bachelors in Law and Arts with Honors - Law
NALSAR University of Law (top Five Law School)
India01.2008
Skills
- Legal contract drafting
- Legal terms composition
- Contract administration
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Process management and improvement
- Word processor: Microsoft Office, Word, Gdocs, Excel, PowerPoint
- Tools: Salesforce, Navigo, Simba, Skyvine, AdobeSign, Docusign, Relativity, Kroll, Ironclad
- Legal compliance
- Vendor relationships
- Training and orientation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop contract tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of MSOW process, PO only, category specific SOW template improvement.
- Achieved completion of 50-60 contracts with accuracy and efficiency during the peak time resulting in positive impact on business.
Certification
- Drafting Winning Contracts, Negotiation, and Contract Finalization, Wagonheim Law
- Business Contracts, Udemy
- Registered with NCMA to take the CCCM and CPCM exam, 2026-01-01
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Contract Manager
Consilio LLC (fka. Lawyers on Demand, Inc)
06.2023 - Current
Contract Manager
Adecco
11.2021 - 05.2023
Contract Specialist (Deal Desk)
Remote Medical International
07.2021 - 03.2022
IT Consultant (Functional)
Accenture
07.2015 - 04.2018
Senior Legal Consultant
Novus Legal Services
02.2012 - 11.2012
Senior Legal Assistant
Quislex Legal Services
08.2009 - 02.2011
Legal Consultant
Ernst & Young
03.2008 - 12.2009
Masters in Law - Law
University of California (Davis School of Law)
Bachelors in Law and Arts with Honors - Law
NALSAR University of Law (top Five Law School)
Personal Information
Title: Contract Lead