Drafting, redlining and negotiating service agreements to help drive proposals to completion and secure new clients, while aligning with commercial objectives and minimizing potential liabilities and risks. Also preparing subcontractor agreements, statements of work, and amendments for ad hoc requests, general premises security, emergency response situations, consulting projects, and special events. Working cross-functionally with senior leadership, account managers, finance associates, human resources and operations to advise on contract provisions, anticipate and address complex legal issues, and recommend best practices. Spearheading a contract master project to optimize data access and maximize operational efficiency at the end of contract lifecycle management, via development and implementation of a contract abstract form, searchable data platform, and automated notifications into the technical job flow process. Reviewing and advising on a broad spectrum of legal issues and contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, requests for proposals, technology agreements, vendor services contracts, and commercial leases, as needed by various teams to support corporate growth and development. Ensuring compliance with insurance requirements, identifying current coverage and responding to audits.

Managed and litigated foreclosure actions from commencement to sale for defaulted P2P, SBA, and other commercial loans, in conjunction with defending lenders against consumer claims such as TILA and Regulation Z violations. Supervised legal staff to ensure seamless completion of tasks required for the litigation timeline on each case. Conducted motion practice in New Jersey and New York courts, and worked independently to analyze case law and statutes, prepare dispositive motions, oppositions, and replies, and represent clients in conferences and oral arguments. Implemented asset recovery measures for non performing loans - judgment enforcement, REO purchases, and executions. Handled bankruptcy matters for secured creditors as to plan confirmations and motions for relief from automatic stay. Engaged in discovery on contested matters through document production, interrogatories, and requests for admissions.

Launched the first Korean beauty subscription to offer a bimonthly selection of four boxes specifically curated by skin type, rather than a "one type fits all" beauty box. At a time when Korean beauty had started trending, Jini Beauty aimed to revolutionize the business of subscribing to Korean skincare products in a way that better matched the products to the consumer.

Prepared impactful motions to resolve complex litigation issues in breach of contract actions and commercial collections.

Investigated a horizontal merger of publishing companies to ascertain its compliance with Section 7 of the Clayton Act.

For the Office of Legal Counsel: Performed conflict assessment of Secretariat reports from the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Advised on proposed revisions to psychoactive substance guidelines based on analysis of U.S. narcotics conventions.

Collaborated on drafting stock and asset purchase agreements for global mergers and acquisitions. Conducted research of intellectual property laws in Southeast Asia and synthesized findings into internal compliance reports.

Supported discovery on complex litigation matters and managed document production via eDiscovery software.