Syed Ahmer W.

Experience

1. Vice President, Counsel (Corporate Legal), and Assistant Secretary

   Paramount

   Dec 2017 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Draft, negotiate and manage vendor agreements for facilities, treasury, sourcing, corporate aviation, communications, and human resources departments. Expertise encompasses technology contracts, consulting services, software agreements (SaaS and cloud computing), venue rentals, catering, professional services, facilities maintenance, financial services, equipment procurement and leasing, NDAs, and private charter arrangements. • Manage the corporate governance and other corporate legal matters of 500+ domestic and international subsidiaries, including preparation of board and shareholder minutes, annual meetings, and regulatory filings. Oversee the formation, maintenance and dissolution of legal entities.• Lead completion of internal corporate transactions, including support of the tax and treasury departments with execution of complex restructurings and cash movements, as well as support of finance, M&A, and joint venture transactions. Coordinate preparation and review of international anti-trust filings. Advise on post-acquisition legal integration of businesses.• Liaise with C-suite and other senior executives across various business functions and jurisdictions to ensure effective collaboration on projects.• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide business guidelines, policies, and procedures tailored to evolving regulatory and business environments.• Spearhead review of departmental processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness, including evaluating technology and service providers. Drive the adoption of innovative legal technology solutions, such as automation and new entity management system, to streamline operations and reduce expenses.• Coordinate with international teams to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, respond to regulatory authorities, and address KYC inquiries.• Manage relationships with domestic and international outside counsel and legal vendors.

Education

• Columbia Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)