SREELAKSHMI RAMACHANDRAN
Sharjah
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented Legal Associate with extensive experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, managing cross-border transactions, and ensuring regulatory compliance across UAE mainland and free zones. Adept at legal drafting, client advisory, government liaison, litigation support, and settlement negotiations. Committed to delivering clear, precise, and pragmatic legal solutions that align with business goals and client priorities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate/Legal Researcher
Al Sharif Advocates & Legal Consultants
11.2023 - Current
- Draft comprehensive legal documents, including court pleadings, commercial contracts, legal agreements, and legal notices, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and regulations, including arbitration matters under DIAC.
- Conduct meticulous legal research and analysis to support the preparation of legally sound and strategically effective pleadings and contractual documents.
- Prepare corporate documentation related to company incorporations, share transfers, amendments, and liquidations across mainland and free zone jurisdictions such as JAFZA, DMCC, RAK ICC, and Meydan Free Zone.
- Draft and manage correspondence with governmental and free zone authorities, including the Department of Economic Development, Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, Dubai Courts, and Notary Public, to facilitate procedural and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare shareholder resolutions, board minutes, and other corporate governance documents to ensure adherence to statutory requirements and internal policies.
- Coordinate with internal departments and interface with clients, providing clear and precise drafted legal documents and updates on case and corporate matters.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements while advising on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Paralegal
Shab Advocates & Legal Consultants
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts, legal documents, and correspondence to support transactional and dispute resolution processes.
- Assisted in recovery and settlement negotiations by liaising with clients, opposing parties, and internal teams to secure timely and favorable resolutions.
- Coordinated with government authorities and internal departments to ensure compliance, facilitate procedural requirements, support case progression, and oversee document preparation.
- Managed documentation and communication with police stations, prosecution offices, immigration departments, and other relevant authorities.
Advocate
Murikan & Mangot advocates & Legal Consultants
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Practiced in civil and commercial litigation across the High Court of Kerala, District and Magistrate Courts, various tribunals, and consumer courts, representing clients effectively at all levels.
- Drafted and reviewed complex pleadings, affidavits, petitions, and legal submissions in accordance with procedural rules applicable to each forum.
- Conducted legal research and provided strategic counsel to clients on their rights, liabilities, and case management across diverse judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.
- Maintained case records, managed client correspondence, and ensured rigorous compliance with procedural and evidentiary requirements throughout litigation.
Independent Contractor
Legalease Solutions
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated cross-border commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant domestic and international laws.
- Provided legal counsel on contractual terms, risk management, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Education
BBA, LLB (Hons) -
School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
Kochi, Kerala, India01.2019
Skills
- Legal reach
- Client advisory
- Government liason
- Legal drafting
References
Reference available upon request
LANGUAGES
English
Mayalalam
Hindi
Timeline
Legal Associate/Legal Researcher
Al Sharif Advocates & Legal Consultants
11.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Shab Advocates & Legal Consultants
12.2021 - 11.2023
Advocate
Murikan & Mangot advocates & Legal Consultants
10.2019 - 10.2021
Independent Contractor
Legalease Solutions
07.2019 - 10.2019
BBA, LLB (Hons) -
School of Legal Studies, CUSAT