KIMBERLY M. M SOOKDEO
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with over five years of experience in corporate, regulatory, and financial law. Proficient in preparing legal documentation, managing compliance workflows, and safeguarding confidential records. Proven track record in addressing legal inquiries, monitoring regulatory deadlines, and enhancing operational processes. Currently pursuing an LLM in Canadian Common Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, with expertise in Canadian and international legal frameworks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal & Governance Associate
JL Governance Advisory Inc.
Toronto, Canada
01.2025 - Current
- Provide legal and strategic advisory support on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract operations, and vendor governance, with a focus on aligning practices with ESG, DEI, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
- Draft, review, negotiate, and operationalize a range of commercial and advisory agreements, ensuring alignment with client objectives, legal requirements, and sustainable governance principles.
- Lead and support contract negotiations with clients and external parties, balancing legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations.
- Oversee vendor governance practices by advising clients on vendor selection, contract compliance, and performance standards.
- Support cross-border initiatives involving financial institutions, regulatory frameworks, and corporate structuring, particularly in sectors advancing ESG accountability and responsible investment.
- Conduct legal research on corporate law, governance best practices, securities regulations, and sector-specific compliance obligations to inform strategic recommendations for clients.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to design and refine governance frameworks that promote transparency, equity, and operational efficiency.
- Assist in developing internal governance tools, policies, and templates to support clients in meeting regulatory, ethical, and performance standards.
- Monitor evolving legal and regulatory trends, including developments in financial and ESG disclosure requirements, and assess their impact on client operations.
- Contribute to the preparation of client-facing reports, board briefings, and policy documentation that reflect best practices in sustainable governance.
Junior Associate Attorney-at-law
Dipnarine Rampersad & Company, Solicitors, Conveyancers, Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered comprehensive legal advice and support on banking, corporate, and financial law matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and thorough due diligence throughout all transactional processes.
- Drafted, negotiated, and finalized a wide range of legal agreements including loan contracts, escrow arrangements, and commercial real estate documents.
- Led and supported contract negotiations with counterparties, aligning terms with client objectives, risk profiles, and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated and managed vendor relationships on behalf of clients, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, deliverables, and governance requirements.
- Managed legal workflows, prepared legal opinions, and supported client onboarding for M&A, debt restructuring, and securities matters.
- Collaborated with external counsel, government registries, and internal departments to ensure timely execution of contractual deliverables and accurate regulatory filings.
- Maintained and updated confidential legal records and client files; ensured seamless organization of legal archives and documentation for internal use and audits.
- Demonstrated excellent communication by responding to internal and external legal inquiries, scheduling meetings, and preparing briefing materials for senior counsel.
Junior Associate Attorney-at-law
Thompson, Badrie-Maharaj and Associates, Attorneys-at-Law
Montrose, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered comprehensive legal support in contract law, tort, property, estate planning, and litigation matters; ensured accuracy and legal compliance in all documentation and procedural filings.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a broad range of legal agreements including NDAs, service contracts, licensing agreements, commercial leases, and employment agreements.
- Provided contract negotiation support to clients, helping secure favorable terms and mitigating legal and operational risks.
- Engaged in vendor management activities by advising clients on vendor agreements, compliance monitoring, and risk exposure.
- Conducted due diligence and legal research to support transactional risk assessments and client advisories.
Junior Associate Attorney-at-Law
Mrs. Joanne Sookdeo-Nunez, Attorney-at-law
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed client end-to-end engagements from intake to final documentation in civil litigation matters.
- Drafted a variety of legal instruments including agreements of sale, tenancy agreements, property transfers and court pleadings.
- Maintained case files with rigorous attention to detail, ensuring organization, accuracy and compliance with legal protocols.
- Demonstrated discretion and professional when handling confidential matters, client communications and sensitive documentation.
Law Clerk (Summer)
Omega Chambers
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Mr. Michael Rooplal, Attorney-at-law
- Conducted legal research using various databases and resources to assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.
- Filed legal documents with courts and maintained well-organized client binders for efficient case management.
- Digitized and organized records with consistent naming conventions, ensuring easy accessibility and retrieval of information.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
- Maintained and organized client files, ensuring that all relevant documents were accounted for and properly filed in a timely manner.
- Mr. Michael Rooplal, Attorney-at-law
Law Clerk
Pollonais, Blanc, De La Bastide & Jacelon and Associates, Attorneys-at-Law, Notaries Public, Patent and Trademark Agents
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Proficiently drafted legal documents in diverse areas, including Property and Conveyancing, Corporate and Commercial, Trademark and Patent, and Alternate Dispute Resolution, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive legal and general research, skilfully preparing memoranda and correspondence to support attorneys in case preparation and communication.
- Utilized excellent communication skills to effectively address client inquiries and gather pertinent information through open-ended questioning techniques.
- Attended virtual court hearings, providing professional representation and support to clients. Additionally, prepared written correspondence for attorneys and coordinated trial exhibits, showcasing strong organizational and documentation skills.
Legal Assistant
Golden Star Resources Ltd
Toronto, Canada
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinated the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, ensuring timely compliance and accurate recordkeeping.
- Facilitated board evaluation processes by distributing surveys, compiling responses, and drafting executive summary reports.
- Contributed to the development and refinement of governance policies and supported the maintenance of up-to-date governance manuals.
- Prepared onboarding materials and coordinated orientation sessions for new board directors, ensuring delivery of essential documentation and guidance.
- Digitized and organized board documents to enhance accessibility and streamline preparation for board and committee meetings.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Canadian Common Law
Osgoode Hall Law School - York University
Toronto, ON08.2025
Legal Education Certificate (L.E.C) -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Trinidad and Tobago09-2021
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
University of The West Indies - Cave Hill
Cave Hill, Barbados07-2019
Skills
- Legal document drafting and formatting
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate governance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Board and committee management
- Legal correspondence and communication
- Contract negotiation and review
- Risk assessment
- Vendor management
- Workflow tracking
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Legal research and memoranda preparation
- Document management systems
- Administrative support
Certification
- Admitted to the Bar, Trinidad & Tobago (Nov 2021)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal & Governance Associate
JL Governance Advisory Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Junior Associate Attorney-at-law
Dipnarine Rampersad & Company, Solicitors, Conveyancers, Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public
02.2023 - 11.2024
Junior Associate Attorney-at-law
Thompson, Badrie-Maharaj and Associates, Attorneys-at-Law
06.2022 - 01.2023
Junior Associate Attorney-at-Law
Mrs. Joanne Sookdeo-Nunez, Attorney-at-law
11.2021 - 05.2022
Law Clerk (Summer)
Omega Chambers
06.2021 - 09.2021
Law Clerk
Pollonais, Blanc, De La Bastide & Jacelon and Associates, Attorneys-at-Law, Notaries Public, Patent and Trademark Agents
07.2020 - 09.2020
Legal Assistant
Golden Star Resources Ltd
05.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Canadian Common Law
Osgoode Hall Law School - York University
Legal Education Certificate (L.E.C) -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
University of The West Indies - Cave Hill
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