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Vishal Verma

Peterborough,Canada

Summary

Self-motivated Paralegal graduate from Fleming College in Ontario with a strong foundation to excel in the legal field. Possessing a law degree and over six years of work experience in the legal field in India, offering a unique combination of academic achievements, practical experience, and technical skills. Eager to join a prestigious company, confident in ability to contribute significantly to the company's success and provide exceptional legal services.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Legal Counsel

IGT Solutions Private Limited
01.2021 - Current


  • Led and managed a high-performing team of two, overseeing the efficient drafting and negotiation of diverse corporate/commercial contracts.
  • Successfully handled legal documentation for renowned international airlines, hospitality, and e-commerce entities, from initial RFP/RFI stages to agreement execution, demonstrating expertise in contract negotiation and risk assessment.
  • Drafted clear and concise contracts that protected the company''s interests while facilitating successful business transactions.
  • Drafted and negotiated various types of agreements, including service agreements, IT agreements, and research-based agreements in pilot phases, ensuring clarity on risk exposure, intellectual property ownership, and data privacy.
  • Provided support to senior management on legal and contract matters, collaborating seamlessly with project teams for due diligence, bid preparation, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
  • Possess deep knowledge of key contractual terms, including but not limited to Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnity, Data Privacy, and Confidentiality.
  • Developed and maintained contract templates and playbooks based on market trends and best practices, ensuring consistency and efficiency in contract negotiations.
  • Played a key role in developing, testing, and modifying the ChatGPT tool to cater to the specific needs of the legal team, optimizing contract review and drafting efficiency.
  • Assisted in M&A activities by conducting due diligence investigations, identifying potential liabilities, and aiding in deal negotiations.
  • Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
  • Led the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting for the parent company of IGT for three years, engaging with internal stakeholders across departments to compile and present critical ESG data.
  • Full-Time (Jan 21 – Aug 23)
  • As a Consultant (Sep 23 – Till Present)

Associate

UnitedLex BPO Private Limited
03.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided exemplary client services by meticulously reviewing and analyzing legal documents, including IT and Financial Agreements, in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations.
  • Assessed contract risk levels and analyzed service levels and financial implications of non-performance.
  • Created a comprehensive training program on Legal and Compliance to ensure compliance with local laws.
  • Collaborated with the IT team to develop contract search models using Artificial Intelligence for clause identification and abstraction based on client needs, specifically focusing on IT and Financial Agreements.
  • Handled the AI tool, Seal (now owned by DocuSign), for contract management purposes, developing key models to capture key clauses from agreements and assisting in contract management.
  • Full-Time

Associate

Sportz & Live Entertainment Private Limited
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed Premier Badminton League (PBL) season 4 as part of the management team. Supported legal aspects and assisted in organizing the event, which featured renowned badminton players from around the world.
  • Full-Time

Education

Diploma - Paralegal

Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario
04.2025

L.L.B - undefined

Law Center-1, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
01.2018

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
01.2015

Skills

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating/redlining commercial agreements including BPO agreements (across the entire spectrum of travel, transportation and hospitality domain), IT agreements, Financial agreements, Marketing agreements, Partnership Agreements, Joint Venture agreements, SOW/Work Order, Lease Deeds, NDA/CDA, tender documents, MOUs and LOIs for national and international collaborations
  • Conduct extensive legal research on Data Protection (including GDPR) and Labor Law of various countries
  • Preparation of legal notices and responses to legal notices
  • Proficient in using QuickLaws, CanLII, and various search engines to monitor and secure compliance with provincial and Federal regulations and statutes
  • Conduct contract management, ensuring compliance and providing interpretation, guidance, and risk assessment
  • Proficient in preparing case summaries
  • Communication Skills
  • Work Independently
  • Bilingual
  • Organization Skillls
  • Computer Skills

Internships

1. Incise Immigration Consultancy, Brampton, Canada (120 hours) 

  • Facilitated client meetings and efficiently prepared minutes of the meeting.
  • Conducted extensive research on immigration laws.
  • Managed client correspondence through professional and effective email communication.

2. ABHIMANYU MAHAJAN, New Delhi (19th September, 2017 – 25thOctober, 2017) 

  • Assisted Senior in Delhi High Court, District Court.
  • Attended matters in NCLT, NCLAT, NGT and Arbitration and Mediation proceedings.

3. QAMARUDDIN & ASSOCIATES, New Delhi (2nd February, 2017 – 23rd February, 2017:  21 Days) 

  • Extensive case law and statutory research.
  • Drafted Petitions and Legal Notices.
  • Assisted senior in Supreme Court and High Court and Regular Visits to District Courts.

4. SINGH & ASSOCIATES, New Delhi (1st March, 2018 - 31st March, 2018) 

  • Prepared case summaries and legal research

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Technological Skills

  • Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance legal processes, with a key role in testing and modifying the ChatGPT and Seal (now owned by DocuSign) tool to cater to the specific needs of the legal team.
  • During the UAT phase of ChatGPT, appointed as the SPOC to spearhead the design and implementation of the tool, effectively bridging the gap between legal expertise and AI technology.
  • Diploma in computer course and passed the same with first division. This course covers the use of MS Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Power BI etc.

Timeline

Lead Legal Counsel

IGT Solutions Private Limited
01.2021 - Current

Associate

UnitedLex BPO Private Limited
03.2019 - 12.2020

Associate

Sportz & Live Entertainment Private Limited
09.2018 - 03.2019

L.L.B - undefined

Law Center-1, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

Diploma - Paralegal

Fleming College

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