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Alex Gangatharan

Whitby,Canada

Summary

Detail-oriented Contract Specialist with 8+ years of experience managing high-volume corporate contracts in legal and design contexts. Expertise in drafting and redlining Subconsultant Agreements and related documents, ensuring strict adherence to legal requirements. Skilled in independently and collaboratively handling contract templates, licensing, and corporate filings. Proven ability to effectively interface with cross-functional teams and key executives, including CFOs and legal teams, to consistently deliver precise results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Specialist – Legal and Corporate Commercial

Metrolinx
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Crown Corporation
  • Reviewed RFPs, complex and large-scale agreements for construction, public procurement contracts, operations, consulting and professional services agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MSAs
  • Managed the completion of complex Subconsultant Agreements involving design scopes and legal terms
  • Drafted and redlined wide range of contractual instruments and SOWs to define project scope, specifications to ensure value & cost management as well as compliance with Metrolinx policies
  • Worked closely with IT teams on projects ranging from system upgrades to new software implementations
  • This technical knowledge helps me better understand project requirements and risks
  • Analyzed contracts to manage contractual risk and provide effective mitigation strategies
  • Proficient in understanding and applying MSA perspectives and drafting from an SOW perspective
  • Incorporated IT requirements into contracts and used IT expertise to improve contract management processes
  • Negotiated a software licensing agreement with a major vendor
  • The challenge was balancing cost with service quality
  • By thoroughly analyzing market rates and performance metrics, I was able to negotiate terms that resulted in cost savings while maintaining high service standards
  • Ensured financial coherence and drafted from an SOW perspective, incorporating IT requirements
  • Contributed toward updating corporate policies, standards, and procedures for HR and privacy policy to ensure FIPPA compliances pursuant to transit expansion and One fare projects
  • Crown Corporation

Senior Associate – Corporate Commercial

Helicopter Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Managed various aspects of corporate commercial contracts, focusing on vendor management and procurement services
  • Specialized in legal compliance and ensuring contracts adhered to collective agreements
  • Conducted tenders and proposals to secure favorable terms for the organization, prioritizing stakeholder expectations
  • Oversaw strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring effective alignment with IT requirements and broader business goals
  • Proactively communicated with vendors, initiating calls and maintaining strong relationships
  • Understood the project's goals and stakeholder expectations
  • I then break down these goals into specific, measurable tasks, and work with the project team to ensure each deliverable is achievable and aligned with the overall objectives
  • Discovered a clause that could have led to unnoticed cost overruns
  • I brought this to the attention of the legal and management teams, and we renegotiated the terms to mitigate the risk

Legal Assistant

Mills & Reeve LLP
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Assisted senior lawyers with trial material, exhibits and filings court documents
  • Researched cases, drafted memos and provided analysis to help lawyers prepare arguments in civil, family and company litigations
  • Coordinated with clients and court personnel
  • Prepared documentation for property transactions covering purchase, sale and mortgage transactions
  • Prepared engagement, non-engagement and reporting letters for clients
  • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Education

Masters of Law -

Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
01.2022

Certificate of Qualification -

National Committee on Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada
01.2022

Licensed Paralegal -

National Association of Licensed Paralegal (UK)
01.2017

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Paralegal

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge
01.2017

Skills

  • Drafting Subconsultant Agreements
  • Redlining legal templates
  • Contract negotiations
  • Compliance
  • Coordinating with project teams
  • Coordinating with legal teams
  • Coordinating with associate general counsel
  • Tracking filing deadlines
  • Managing corporate registration processes
  • Communication skills
  • Gathering project-specific information
  • Working under pressure

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Key Capabilities

  • Expert in drafting, redlining, and managing Subconsultant Agreements and legal templates.
  • Strong legal acumen with proven experience in contract negotiations and compliance.
  • Skilled in coordinating with project teams, legal teams, and associate general counsel.
  • Proficient in tracking filing deadlines and managing corporate registration processes.
  • Excellent communication skills and able to swiftly gather project-specific information.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Experience with RFP submissions and assisting with additional service proposals.
  • Familiar with design and construction contract nuances, enhancing contract oversight.

Certification

UK Paralegal

Timeline

Contract Specialist – Legal and Corporate Commercial

Metrolinx
01.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Associate – Corporate Commercial

Helicopter Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2022

Legal Assistant

Mills & Reeve LLP
01.2011 - 01.2014

Masters of Law -

Osgoode Hall Law School, York University

Certificate of Qualification -

National Committee on Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada

Licensed Paralegal -

National Association of Licensed Paralegal (UK)

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Paralegal

Anglia Ruskin University

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