Sadia Ali

About Sadia Ali

Over two decades of experience with UST Global Inc, Sadia Ali has the ability to get things done in a complicated global organizational structure and environment, attention to detail, negotiation skills, tenacious, research, teamwork, execution focused and excellent inter-personal skills.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Legal Operation

   UST

   Jul 2021 — Present · Aliso Viejo, CA, US

   Oversees strategic, financial, and administrative functions to optimize the effectiveness and value of a company’s legal department.Core Responsibilities Include:Strategic Planning: Develops and executes departmental operations plans, drives process improvement, aligns legal strategy with business goals, and monitors progress against objectives.Budget & Finance Management: Manages department budgets, leads spend analysis efforts, benchmarks operational efficiency, oversees financial planning, and reports on key metrics.Technology & Process Optimization: Implements legal operations software and IT solutions, integrates automation, enhances knowledge management, and ensures effective adoption of new systems.Vendor & Resource Management: Oversees outside counsel, legal vendors, and service providers, manages contracts, pricing, and vendor relationships.Team Leadership: Supervises managers, specialists, and analysts within legal operations, drives professional development, ensures operational consistency, and fosters cross-functional collaboration.Reporting & Analytics: Generates reports and insights to measure operational performance, legal spend, and business impact.Legal Project Management: Oversee the coordination and management of departmental projects, process changes, and strategic initiatives for continuous improvement.

Education

• Purdue University

  Master of Science - MS, in Communication

  2017 — 2019

• California State University, Fullerton

  Bachelor's Degree, Management Information Systems and Finance

  2003