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Location

UK

Rate

$30  / per hour

Years of experience

8+

About

As a Senior Corporate Counsel with over 10 years of legal experience across diverse industries, I specialize in providing strategic legal counsel to support business growth and mitigate risks. I have extensive expertise in contract negotiation, employment law, M&A, dispute resolution, and corporate governance. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring legal compliance and offering proactive solutions that enhance organizational value. I am admitted to practice law in New York and qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales, which enables me to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively. Currently, at Smartsheet, I manage legal matters within the EMEA region, focusing on compliance, litigation, and contract management. I provide legal advice on a range of issues, from service agreements to corporate governance, while also conducting training programs to raise compliance awareness. Prior to this, I served as Legal Counsel at ServerChoice, where I established the legal function, standardized legal processes, and ensured GDPR compliance. My experience spans both public and private sectors, making me adept at handling diverse commercial legal challenges.

Tech Stack

Legal Counseling, Practical Law

Experience

  • Advising on a wide range of legal matters, including contract negotiation, corporate governance, and employment law, across the EMEA region.
  • Handling disputes and working with external counsel when necessary to ensure successful resolution of legal issues.
  • Handling service agreements, lease agreements, supplier contracts, NDAs, and data processing agreements for both public and private sectors.
  • Providing guidance on data protection matters, including GDPR implementation and compliance across company systems, policies, and contracts.
  • Setting up legal functions within businesses, creating standard terms, and managing legal workflows to streamline operations.
  • Working closely with internal stakeholders to proactively address legal risks and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Educating employees on legal compliance topics such as Modern Slavery, enhancing organizational awareness and adherence to best practices

Employment history

Senior Corporate Counsel, Smartsheet December 2021 - Present
  • Provided legal advice and support across EMEA on contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
  • Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated various agreements, including service and lease agreements.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to proactively identify and address legal risks.
  • Managed and oversaw litigation matters, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
  • Developed and conducted legal training programs on topics like Modern Slavery compliance.
  • Participated in cross-functional initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and best practices were followed.
Legal Counsel, ServerChoice May 2018 - November 2021
  • Set up the legal function within the business and standardized legal terms and processes.
  • Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated customer contracts, supplier agreements, and NDAs.
  • Provided guidance on data protection matters, including GDPR compliance and implementation.
  • Offered pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of commercial legal issues.
  • Created and maintained legal templates and processes for the organization.
  • Handled corporate governance and secretarial matters for the company.
Legal Counsel, Bulletproof (Cyber Security) May 2018 - November 2021
  • Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated contracts related to cyber security services and data protection.
  • Ensured GDPR compliance for internal processes and customer contracts.
  • Provided legal advice on commercial agreements and disputes in the cybersecurity sector.
  • Collaborated with external legal advisors to address complex legal issues.
Lawyer, Impellam Group August 2014 - April 2018
  • Reviewed and drafted commercial contracts, including public sector agreements and NDAs.
  • Analyzed legal and commercial risks in supplier contracts and client agreements.
  • Provided advice on employment law matters, including disciplinary issues and tribunal hearings.
  • Managed data protection compliance, including responding to subject access and FOI requests.

Education history

Central Law Training - Barbri 2012 - 2013 New York State bar
BPP Law School 2009 - 2011 Legal Practice Course, Distinction
University of London 2006 - 2007 Masters in Corporate and Commercial Law (LLM), Merit
University of Westminster 2003 - 2006 LLB Law, 2:1 (Hons)
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