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Akshima

Avenel,New Jersey

Summary

Experienced legal professional with over 6 years of expertise in contract management, regulatory compliance, and risk analysis across global jurisdictions. Skilled in negotiating complex agreements and ensuring adherence to legal frameworks. Currently seeking to pursue an LLM in Corporate Compliance to deepen my knowledge and advance my career in compliance and governance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Legal Counsel

TechnipFMC
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Managed contract negotiation, review, and execution of international contracts, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legal standards, focusing on indirect procurement (engineering procurement, heavy machinery procurement, SaaS agreements, NDAs, etc.)
  • Ensured contracts adhered to regulatory and compliance guidelines, including triggering e-signatures via Adobe while maintaining compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Reviewed and aligned purchase orders with Master Service Agreements (MSA) to mitigate risk and ensure contractual compliance
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders from various jurisdictions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.

Contract Analyst

SirionLabs
12.2018 - 12.2021
  • Analyzed and negotiated Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statements of Work (SOW), IT contracts, and commercial contracts with a focus on compliance with regulatory requirements and risk mitigation
  • Assisted in the implementation of SaaS agreements, ensuring supplier contracts met compliance and governance standards
  • Researched and interpreted regulatory frameworks (federal, state, and international) to assess their impact on company policies and procedures, ensuring all contracts adhered to legal compliance standards
  • Played a key role in contract risk assessment, ensuring the company remained compliant with applicable laws and regulations
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in contract management.

Assurance Associate

Ernst & Young
08.2017 - 11.2018
  • Conducted audits and due diligence assessments, focusing on third-party compliance and forensic investigations
  • Leveraged forensic data analytics to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards
  • Analyzed large datasets to identify compliance risks and provide actionable insights to clients, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks
  • Assisted in development and review of policies, procedures, and compliance documentation, contributing to improved corporate governance and compliance programs
  • Worked on various engagements of Third Party Due Diligence (TPDD) and Forensic Investigation and Dispute Services (FIDS), ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Associate Document Review

UnitedLex
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Performed legal document review, focusing on transcriptions, redactions, and coding to ensure compliance with legal standards and corporate policies
  • Utilized tools like Ringtail and Relativity to identify and mitigate compliance risks in legal documents.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -

Bharati Vidyapeeth University
Pune, MH, India
06.2016

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Humanities -

Delhi University
New Delhi, India
06.2011

Skills

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Contract Negotiation & Management
  • Risk Analysis & Mitigation
  • Forensic Data Analytics
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word)

Certification

  • Contracting for Consultants - LinkedIn
  • Project Management Foundations (Procurement) - LinkedIn
  • GDPR Compliance

Volunteer Experience

Teacher, Delhi, India, 08/2011, 07/2013, Taught underprivileged children from rural areas, focusing on education equality and community empowerment.

Activities

  • Led a state team of 50 members at a national cultural event, managing logistics and team coordination.
  • Active member of the Technip CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) team, contributing to social initiatives and community development.
  • Conducted Human Rights Awareness Programs aimed at marginalized sectors across India, advocating for equal rights and awareness of civic responsibilities.

Timeline

Associate Legal Counsel

TechnipFMC
01.2021 - 09.2023

Contract Analyst

SirionLabs
12.2018 - 12.2021

Assurance Associate

Ernst & Young
08.2017 - 11.2018

Associate Document Review

UnitedLex
02.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -

Bharati Vidyapeeth University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Humanities -

Delhi University

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