niharika.singh

Senior Legal Assosciate

Trailblazer, LLC • Full time

Sep 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 1 mo

Corporate Commercial Lawyer – Technology & SaaS Trusted legal partner to fast-growing technology businesses, turning complex contracts into closed deals and building the legal frameworks that let companies scale with confidence. TECHNOLOGY & SAAS DEALS Drafted and negotiated SaaS subscription, software licensing, cloud services and technology procurement agreements on both customer and vendor sides. Structured MSAs and SOWs that set out scope, pricing, IP ownership, liability caps, indemnities and exit rights, protecting the business while keeping deals moving. Built SLAs with clear uptime commitments, response and resolution times, service credits and escalation paths, aligned with real operational capacity. Secured confidential information through mutual and one-way NDAs across partnerships, vendor relationships, investor discussions and hiring. COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS Managed vendor, reseller, distribution, partnership and consultancy agreements from first draft to signature. Delivered sharp risk assessments and redlines, flagging deal-breakers early and proposing workable alternatives. POLICY & GOVERNANCE Designed internal and customer-facing policies, including privacy policies, terms of use, acceptable use, data protection, information security and codes of conduct. Kept every policy current with evolving laws and business needs. DEAL EXECUTION & LEGAL OPERATIONS Led high-stakes negotiations with clients, vendors and counterparties, closing deals faster without compromising protection. Partnered with sales, product, finance and leadership as a strategic advisor, not a bottleneck. Created contract templates, negotiation playbooks and clause libraries that cut turnaround time and brought consistency to every agreement. Advised leadership on contractual risk, regulatory compliance and dispute prevention across the contract lifecycle.

Senior Legal executive

Network18 Media & Investments • Full time

Jun 2021 - Aug 2024 • 3 yrs 2 mos

Served as the legal backbone for high profile feature films and professional sports leagues, steering deals from script to screen and from auction to final whistle. FILM & ENTERTAINMENT Led the full legal lifecycle of nationally released feature films, from development and financing to production, distribution and release. Structured talent, director, writer and crew agreements, securing IP ownership, credits, exclusivity and fee terms for the production house. Delivered airtight rights clearance and chain-of-title documentation, enabling seamless theatrical and OTT releases. Negotiated distribution, licensing, music and syndication deals, extending each film's commercial reach. SPORTS Advised India's leading professional kabaddi leagues on player, franchise, team, venue and event agreements. Drove cross-border legal work for an international cricket league in the UAE, covering player, team, sponsorship and media contracts. Drafted player codes of conduct, eligibility terms and league participation frameworks. COMMERCIAL & MEDIA RIGHTS Closed high-value sponsorship, endorsement and brand partnership deals, safeguarding image rights and exclusivity while maximising returns. Negotiated broadcast, OTT and digital media rights, taking films and live sport to audiences across platforms. Built robust IP strategies across copyrights, trademarks and personality rights. RISK & ADVISORY Ensured marketing and promotional campaigns launched fully compliant and on schedule. Resolved contractual and rights disputes through strategic negotiation, protecting relationships, reputation and budgets. Acted as trusted advisor to production, marketing and leadership teams, turning legal risk into deal momentum.