Rahul Fernandes

Rahul Fernandes

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Uae commercial and business laws
    Uae labor laws
    Contract management
    Due diligence
    Corporate law
    Risk management
    Analysis
    Outsourcing
    Business analysis
    Accounting
    Mergers
    Negotiation
    Start ups
    Mergers and acquisitions
    Telecommunications
    Contract negotiation
    Employee relations
    Corporate governance
    Legal research
    Management
    Team management
  • About me

     9 years experience negotiating, drafting and managing contracts collectively worth CAD 750 mil. for IT and ITeS, consulting, technology and other electronic services  Specializes at advising on risk mitigation and management through RFP, proposal and engagement delivery  Excellent communicator who can build and maintain relationships with all levels alike  Pro-user of technology, MS Office and third party CRM, and Contract Management tools  Member of NCMA and IACCM  Currently working on being Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certified Key competencies: Contract Lifecycle Management ● Legal Drafting ● Risk Management ● RFP and Proposals ● Negotiation ● Procurement ● Vendor Management ● Dispute Resolution ● Project Management ● Contract Review ● Software Licensing ● Legal Technology ● Contract Analysis ● Problem solving ● Analytics ● Records Management ● Compliance

  • Education

    • Mangalore University

      2004 - 2009
      Bachelor of Laws - LLB Law
    • Quantic School of Business and Technology

      2024 - 2025
      Executive MBA Business Administration and Management, General
  • Experience

    • Pramata

      Jul 2009 - May 2011
      Legal Associate

      • Reviewed over 3000 legal documents including Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Purchase Agreements, License Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreement• Extracted and entered into Pramata’s Software platform, legal, business and operational terms from such documents• Highlighted and redlined non-standard contract terms and clauses• Assisted in building customized data platforms for clients per requirements• Generated specific contract reports• As part of Client Relationship Management Team – received queries and complaints from clients, worked with internal teams to answer/resolve the same• Assisted in recruitment, training and organizing company events Show less

    • Accenture

      Jun 2011 - Oct 2012
      Senior Analyst, Contract Management

      • Provided cradle to grave contract management for 2 separate large technology outsourcing and implementation contracts for major financial institutions in Germany• Supported the onsite Contract Management team in Germany to implement and maintain contract management processes, tools, and monitor deliverables and obligations• Performed risk management on contracts, highlighted issues to leadership for guidance• Reviewed and drafted change orders, statements of work, and notices• Designed contract trackers, templates, summaries, checklists and other document• Conducted trainings and contract awareness sessions for project and delivery teams, answered contract queries on an ongoing basis• Implemented data privacy measures per the requirements of the company, the United States, and Germany• Worked with Vendors to procure software and other material as required per the contract• Worked with HR to complete employee onboarding and screening requirements per terms of the contract and applicable laws• Assisted the Lead Contract Manager at an onsite client audit of contract and regulatory compliance at Manila, Philippines Show less

    • Deloitte

      Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
      Consultant, Contract Management

      • Provided contract and risk support to 14 contracts in the United States commercial sector in the Financial Services, Telecommunication, Media, and Technology industries• Partnered with the onsite risk managers and contract managers to implement contract management tools, processes on the various contracts• Worked with Project Management to ensure on-time deliverables and obligations, and with the Finance team to ensure on-time payment receivables• Designed from scratch new contract templates, contract managements tools and trackers, presentation and other material• Archived and structurally stored all past and present contracts, communication and related contract documentation• Special Projects - (i) Mergers and Acquisitions: Reviewed target company’s past and present contract to assess legal and business terms; (ii) Risk Sensing: Used specialized tools to assess client feedback and third party chatter on social media post contract go-live• Designated as the trainer for all new joiners/existing team members Show less

    • Undisclosed

      May 2015 - Jul 2018
      Contracts Executive
    • Deloitte

      Nov 2018 - now
      • Senior Manager, Risk Management

        Jan 2022 - now
      • Manager, Risk Management

        Nov 2018 - Dec 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Integrated Management System for Leaders (Austin, TX)

      OpEx Solutions, Inc.
      Nov 2018
    • CCMAP - CCM Advanced Practitioner

      World Commerce & Contracting
      Jan 2024