Maxwell Lim Email & Phone Number

Greater St. Louis Area

 Responsible for conducting due diligence investigations with new companies for targeted acquisitions,specializing with contract and risk analysis, financial review, and operation integration for Amdocs’ $30million Americas’ operations segment.  Develops creative solutions to bridge corporate policy gaps, financial models, business cases and leads a +$1 million capital project operation. Integrating newly acquired companies to develop Amdocs new Media Division. Achieved ~30% ($200K) cost savings per project by implementing lean integration processes tominimize impact on newly acquired companies. Achieved ~$3 million in savings through optimizing office space. Successfully integrated 11 companies. Perform thorough evaluations of new business/acquisition opportunities through analysis of the target company’s technology platform, business strategy, and other available data Identify synergies between Amdocs' existing business and the target company in order to integrate the newly acquired company Participate in due diligence to validate PMI objectives and identify key integration issues, risks and challenges. Partner with functional teams to develop/refine work stream specific integration plans. Manage the overall process and timing for integration activities, conducting regular team meetings, monitoring status and driving proactive escalation/resolution of issues. Serve as trusted adviser and key resource to all integration teams, ensuring collaboration and information sharing among work streams by managing cross-functional relationships through transparency, effective communication and frequent updates. Articulate process recommendations and drive alignment to implement those recommendations

Chesterfield, Mo

- Managed 60+ commercial real estate offices in North and South America with a growing presence in South America.- Made recommendations to Senior Leaders to real estate strategy based on our evolving business needs and lead cross-functional teams executing our strategy.- Worked closely with Amdocs real estate brokers to proactively develop market surveys, market trends, financial models and overall summaries of our current and future markets.- Negotiated, reviewed, and revised letters of intent, lease proposals and counter proposals, lease agreements, and consult with legal and finance team on terms and conditions.- Consistently reviewed and managed office experience standards to ensure operational efficiency and consistency throughout all Full Serviced offices.- Coordinated management of the budget actuals, annual operating budget, and KPIs within established targets.- Reviewed, benchmarked and monitored operating and tax expenses (NNN, CAMs) to ensure they are consistent with the Lease terms and with market conditions.- Resolved and investigated various landlord-tenant and contract law issues. Reviewed, analyzed, and negotiated contracts; and resolved rent and building disputes with landlords.- Advised and assisted with site selection, site acquisition, leasing space and other functions relating to negotiations. - Analyzed and interpreted complex trends and factors to develop and maximize use of real estate holdings concessions programs. - Conducted regular team meetings to communicate necessary information and team trainings.- Developed and implemented new real estate tools and workflows to streamline operational efficiencies and ongoing contract management.- Data analysis of occupancy/vacancy per site and provided recommendations to optimize and downsize spaces.

-Organized files, reviewed documents, prepared forms, proofread legal documents, and interviewed clients- Provides general paralegal support with respect to business development and acquisition matters such as: assisting in drafting of purchase agreements and schedules; coordinating due diligence; preparing real estate documents and contract assignments; drafting closing documents; preparing for and attend closings - Assisted in the maximization of quality, cost and efficiency of acquired legal services- Served as a member of the legal team and support Counsel - Assisted in the preparation and review of contracts and other legal documents as directed to ensure that the best interests of the firm is protected Obtain analytical and verbal communication skills.

Greater St. Louis Area

Assisted Corporate Counsel with daily legal tasks; reviewed, summarized, and advised on various business agreements and contracts; analyzed UCC conflicts; and researched and advised on legal risks and compliance issues.

Greater St. Louis Area

- Represented children as Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and issued GAL recommendations to the court -- Gathered and assessed independent information about the children's needs by getting to know the children- Interviewed parents, caretakers, social workers, teachers, and service providers to complete cases- Reading records related to the children and families- Sought cooperative solutions with other participants in the children's cases- Communicated with the GAL Attorney Advocate to develop legal strategies and prepare for court- Attended court hearings and other meetings; wrote child-focused reports for court hearings; and made recommendations in the child’s best interest- Resolved disputes, drafted petitions and answers for dissolution, paternity, child custody, and support; drafted full protection orders; drafted court orders for temporary visitations; performed background checks of all parents and adults with substantial time with the children; and scheduled home visits.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Business Transactions And Taxation

Bs, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Club Volleyball, Chemistry Club, ASIA, Student Alumni Ambassadors, Habitat.