Sonali User

Lead negotiations and drafting of high-value commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs and SaaS contracts; streamlined templates for new revenue models and negotiated commercial terms to support cashflow and global customers. Oversaw data privacy policies and ensured compliance with PIPEDA and GDPR while advising senior stakeholders on IP, IT and regulatory risks.

Assisted in-house legal teams for media clients including OTT platforms; drafted and negotiated media IP, licensing and SaaS agreements and implemented streamlined approval processes to reduce turnaround time. Advised on liability, indemnity and regulatory compliance for broadcasting and media transactions.

Reviewed, negotiated and structured IP and service agreements, led disputes and regulatory compliance efforts, and concluded high-stakes MSAs and SOWs with international partners. Implemented IT rules, SOPs and a grievance redressal mechanism to ensure operational compliance.

Served as primary legal liaison for business units, managing end-to-end contract lifecycle for production, licensing and artist agreements and ensuring compliance with ASCI and media regulations; negotiated IP acquisitions for channels.

Provided legal support for IP creation and licensing, reviewed broadcast advertisements for ASCI compliance, managed contract drafting and execution, and prepared legal opinions to support production and media projects.

Awarded the NCA Certificate of Qualification in 2022 validating legal credentials for practice in Canada.

Completed a diploma/certificate course on IPR and Information Technology in the Internet Age in 2019.

Completed an integrated BA LL.B (Hons) program with focus on foundational legal education and practice skills from 2011 to 2016.