Sana Waheed

Built and led the legal function as first hire, negotiated complex MSAs, DPAs and vendor agreements across EMEA/UK/US, and implemented scalable contracting frameworks that increased contracting efficiency for high-volume commercial deals.

Provided commercial drafting and negotiation for tech clients including partnership, distribution and IT services agreements, and advised on corporate and employment matters for startups and SMEs.

Reviewed and negotiated high-volume B2B technology and public sector contracts (MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, SLAs), supported RFP responses and streamlined contract lifecycle processes to reduce turnaround on negotiated bids.

Acted as legal counsel for a fintech, drafting IT service agreements, outsourcing frameworks, contractor agreements, company policies, and corporate secretarial documents to ensure regulatory compliance.

Researched and drafted legal opinions on labour, commercial and corporate matters for international clients and prepared employment, NDA, consultancy and distribution agreements to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

Assisted senior counsel with litigation before High and District Courts and drafted writ petitions and corporate legal research memoranda to support case preparation.

Drafted employment contracts and corporate policies for embassies and international organisations and delivered client training on staff rules and corporate compliance.

LL.M. in International Civil and Commercial Law with emphasis on international corporate and contract law; thesis on COVID-19, force majeure and unforeseen change of circumstances.

LL.B. (Hons) Qualifying Law Degree with merits in contract law, common law, EU law and HR law; awarded distinction in dissertation and an academic achievement award.