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Legal Associate @BDO Legal UAE

About

I am a Corporate Legal Associate specializing in cross-border commercial transactions, international contract management, and regulatory advisory across India, UAE, and GCC jurisdictions. In my current role at BDO India Services Pvt. Ltd., I work closely with multinational clients on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, managing end-to-end contract lifecycle processes, and advising on corporate structuring and entity formation within UAE regulatory frameworks. My experience extends to arbitration support, dispute resolution, and legal research across international legal systems, including data privacy and technology law. I focus on delivering commercially practical legal solutions that balance regulatory compliance with business objectives. I am particularly interested in opportunities within global organizations, consulting firms, and in-house legal teams where international exposure and strategic legal advisory are central. Keywords: Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Cross-Border Transactions, UAE Laws, GCC Regulations, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Structuring, MOA, AOA, Entity Formation UAE, Shareholding Structures, GDPR, Data Privacy, Legal Advisory, Risk Mitigation

Location

Chennai

Work experience

Legal Associate at BDO Legal UAE, Feb 2026 - Present · 4 mos, Chennai, • Draft, review, and negotiate international commercial agreements across UAE and GCC jurisdictions. • Manage complete Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) including drafting, negotiations, amendments, and execution. • Provide legal support for UAE entity incorporation and corporate structuring matters. • Prepare shareholding structures, ownership flowcharts, and corporate structure diagrams. • Draft constitutional documents including Memorandum of Association (MOA), By-laws, and Articles of Association (AOA). • Support international arbitration matters involving UAE disputes. • Conduct legal research on UAE laws, international commercial regulations, and cross-border frameworks. • Prepare client proposals, engagement documents, and legal advisory materials.

Legal Trainee at Kshema Power, Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 · 8 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, * Draft, review, and negotiate EPC contracts for power and infrastructure projects across Indian and GCC jurisdictions * Manage complex contract negotiations and litigation matters; prepare legal opinions and regulatory compliance analysis * Support commercial arbitration proceedings involving a huge amount; conduct legal research and advisory services

Legal Intern at Zoho, Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 · 5 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, * Analysed GDPR compliance frameworks and data privacy laws across international jurisdictions * Researched technology law implications for cloud services and software development

Legal and secretarial Intern at TVS Automobile Solutions Ltd, May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 mos, Chennai, * Managed ROC filings, Board meeting minutes, and fast-track mergers; ensured NCLT compliance * Involved into Merger of seventy-one subsidiaries into one company

Legal Intern at Regalwhiz Law Chambers, Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 · 2 mos, * Conducted trademark research, clearance work, and drafted consumer court litigation documentation * Researched and drafted law contents for the suits and for the publications.

Education

B.Com.L.L.B(HONS), Law, Vels University

Business/Commerce, General, Shree Niketan Matriculation Higher Secondary School