Monica Kannan
Markham
Summary
A persuasive, highly-educated, and skilled advisor with a proven track record of excellence in legal and business consulting. Demonstrates exceptional communication, client service, and relationship management skills honed through years of experience. Proficient in delivering innovative legal and business solutions rooted in strategic thinking and resourcefulness. Recognized by peers, subordinates, and senior leadership for unwavering tenacity and an adept ability to navigate the complexities of rapidly evolving environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Corporate Counsel
Zoho Corporation Private Limited
2019.06 - Current
- Heading and managing a 12-member team of in-house counsels
- Draft and negotiate required agreements (Master Agreements, Statements of Works, Ordering Documents, Confidentiality Agreements, Amendments etc.) by applying a basic knowledge of contract law, company policy, and feedback from other Stakeholders.
- Ongoing review of new and existing supplier contracts for improvement opportunities, including assisting with inquiries from the Business Stakeholders related to a contract.
- Assist with the development of contract summaries, including risk summaries for Loblaw senior executives.
- Analyze and verify that legal terms in all contracts are in line with procurement objectives as well as legal requirements, policies.
- Analyze potential for restructuring existing contracts for additional benefits.
- Identify areas for improvement in existing contracting processes and independently determine contractual method and procedures on new projects.
Corporate Counsel
Zoho Corporation Private Limited
2017.05 - 2019.05
- Heading and Managing a 5-member contracts review team - Extensive experience in complex contracts negotiations – negotiating in bound and out bound agreement like software license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, subscription agreements, partnership agreements, distribution agreements, integration agreements with third-party service providers, integration agreement with financial institutions
- Filing trademark applications and responding to office actions in Patent and
- Trademark Registry across the world
- Preparing and managing playbooks for template contracts like Software license agreement, non-disclosure agreement, master subscription agreement
- Negotiating VOIP Agreements, data center agreement, ISP Agreement with various service providers across the globe - Negotiating and general advisory on administrative contracts and contracts with financial institutions
- Strategical advice on trademark usage, comparative and competitive marketing to the business teams
- General advisory on regulatory compliance and audit compliance - advising the senior management on risk mitigation and procuring adequate insurance coverage, where necessary
- Handling Law enforcement requests like subpoenas, search warrants preservation requests from various countries across the globe - Liasoning with external law firms where necessary
Associate Counsel
Zoho Corporation Private Limited
2010.12 - 2017.04
- Reviewing and negotiating supplier agreements/terms like RFPs, RFQs, Vendor packets, Purchase Order terms and conditions - Strategic advice to development teams on usage of Open Source third party packages
- Comprehensively advised the technical and development teams on proper usage of open source third party packages and advised on usage of packages with licenses including GPL and LGPL
- Directed the technical and development teams on usage restrictions of third-party open source packages with inputs for modifications and distribution
- Extensive experience in handling copyright infringement claims
- Extensive experience in dispute resolution.
Education
B.A, B.L (Hons) -
The School of Excellence
Masters of Business Administration (Pursuing) -
International University of Applied Sciences
06.2024
Skills
- Excellent understanding of contract provisions, risk identification, and negotiation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong prioritization skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong people development skills
- Ability to work with all levels of management
- Ability to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented, fast-paced environment
- Team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding objectives and goals
- Experience in reviewing IT and Supply Chain contracts
- Contract drafting and negotiating skills
- Quick Learner
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- General Course On Intellectual Property, WIPO Distance Learning Courses - 6 months
- CS50 - Computer Science for Lawyers, Cambridge, Massachusetts - Online Certification
Timeline
Senior Corporate Counsel
Zoho Corporation Private Limited
2019.06 - Current
Corporate Counsel
Zoho Corporation Private Limited
2017.05 - 2019.05
Associate Counsel
Zoho Corporation Private Limited
2010.12 - 2017.04
B.A, B.L (Hons) -
The School of Excellence
Masters of Business Administration (Pursuing) -
International University of Applied Sciences
- General Course On Intellectual Property, WIPO Distance Learning Courses - 6 months
- CS50 - Computer Science for Lawyers, Cambridge, Massachusetts - Online Certification
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