Sonia Verma

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About Sonia Verma

Commercial lawyer with over a decade of experience advising startups and multinationals across e-commerce retail travel & tourism and technology sectors. My expertise includes contracts business advisory compliance risk management and dispute resolution. Recently completed a master's in Technology Media and Telecommunications Law from Queen Mary University of London focusing on legal tech AI governance legal design data and privacy compliance cyber forensics commercial disputes and reputation management. My core competencies are: ✔️Contract management: Streamlining contract lifecycle drafting reviewing negotiating and advising on strategic technology agreements high-scale manufacturing agreements B2B & B2C documents and aligned business SOPs & contract policies while organising bulk archives; ✔️Legal advisory and communication: Translating regulatory requirements into actionable insights for senior executives for informed decision-making; ✔️Commercial disputes and reputation management: Addressing complex commercial disputes through mediation arbitration and litigation prioritising equitable solutions and mitigating business risks; ✔️IP data compliance and privacy: Registration and management of copyrights trademarks and brand names navigating GDPR e-commerce regulations privacy programmes and data breach inquiries; ✔️Cross-functional guidance: Adept in managing audits due diligence restructuring certifications drafting internal guidelines and policies such as employee handbooks; ✔️Crisis management and leadership: Experienced in handling critical situations such as inquiries investigations cyber-attacks frauds employee misconduct or disciplinary actions ensuring swift resolutions and business continuity; and ✔️Legal process optimisation: Driving tech automation and development of the Legal & Compliance Department to streamline processes and efficiency. My mission is to facilitate business with commercial insight precision and a methodical approach in legal and operational roles. I’m passionate about working with forward-thinking organisations in AI Legal Tech technology privacy cloud computing security and ESG that prioritises innovation integrity and growth. I love to travel immerse in nature cook and dine with loved ones and practice mindfulness.✨ ✉️Feel free to reach out to me at sonia.nlu@gmail.com.