MJ Sultani
Chantilly
Summary
Detail-oriented attorney and Contract Manager delivering legal solutions in government, commercial, and real estate sectors. Skilled in contract analysis, drafting, negotiation, and risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with client objectives. Strong communicator and leader, adept at managing complex contracts and building lasting business relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Manager
Deloitte
Rosslyn
08.2021 - Current
- Contract lifecycle management: Oversee all phases of the contract process—from initial proposal through execution, amendment, renewal, and closeout—ensuring timely and accurate contract administration.
- Support proposal development: Collaborate with pursuit and proposal teams to review RFPs and contribute to contract sections of bids, enhancing competitiveness of new business opportunities.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts: Prepare and revise a wide range of agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, subcontractor agreements, and statements of work, ensuring compliance with Deloitte standards and client requirements.
- Analyze contract terms to identify potential legal, operational, and financial risks, proposing mitigation strategies in collaboration with Legal, Risk, and senior leaders.
- Third-Party Negotiation: Engage with client legal/procurement teams and third-party suppliers to resolve contractual issues and finalize mutually beneficial agreements.
- Ensure contractual compliance: Advise project leaders and delivery teams on nuanced government contract obligations, such as reporting, invoicing, records retention, small business participation, and flow-down clauses.
- Monitor contract performance and reporting: Track fulfillment of government-specific contract milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators, escalating issues and providing timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Risk and Legal: Work closely with Deloitte’s Legal and Risk functions to vet non-standard clauses, resolve disputes, and ensure appropriate review of subcontractor and teaming partner terms.
General Counsel and Contract Manager
Homesavey
Ashburn
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Counseled board members on legal implications of business decisions, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Provide counsel to clients on all matters concerning legal implications throughout real estate transaction
- Reviewed real estate contracts for all client transactions, advising on contractual risks to mitigate potential liabilities.
- Managed corporate and LLC-based legal processes, coordinating document flow for complex transactional closings.
- Drafted and finalized legal documents for company formation and operation, including Operating Agreement, Articles of Organization, and other key agreements.
Contract Manager and Corporate Counsel
Concert Technologies
Ashburn
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed all aspects of commercial and federal contracts, including negotiations and documentation.
- Reviewed and negotiated external contract documents, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
- Drafted and revised in-house contract templates, enhancing clarity and compliance for master service agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
- Provided legal counsel to executives on various contractual matters during negotiations.
- Identified and mitigated risks related to business and contractual dealings.
- Collaborated with outside counsel to resolve contractual disputes, minimizing legal risks and protecting company interests.
- Ensured corporate compliance by resolving issues affecting contract requirements and objectives.
- Developed and implemented efficient contract management processes for optimal performance.
Contracts Administrator
Kingfisher
Falls Church
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Oversaw federal contracts from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards.
- Evaluated and crafted technical proposals for new and option year contracts, enhancing competitive positioning.
- Negotiated and executed teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and subcontract agreements.
- Monitored contractor compliance with federal acquisition regulations and legal requirements, mitigating risks and ensuring contract integrity.
Contracts Administrator
AECOM
Springfield
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Administered contracts throughout lifecycle to ensure compliance and facilitate seamless execution.
- Prepared and delivered kick-off presentations to contracts and business development teams to align objectives and expectations upon contract award.
- Processed contract modifications into Costpoint for accurate financial tracking.
- Maintained Excel spreadsheets for tracking contracts, modifications, and regulatory reporting to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Organized physical contracts by establishing a systematic filing system for audits.
Education
J.D. -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago, IL05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA06-2011
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Contract drafting
- Contract lifecycle management
- Compliance management
- Risk analysis
- Risk assessment
- Dispute resolution
- Third-party negotiation
- Vendor relationship management
- Analytical reasoning
- Strategic thinking
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Contract Manager
Deloitte
08.2021 - Current
General Counsel and Contract Manager
Homesavey
10.2019 - 05.2022
Contract Manager and Corporate Counsel
Concert Technologies
01.2018 - 06.2019
Contracts Administrator
Kingfisher
04.2012 - 07.2014
Contracts Administrator
AECOM
03.2011 - 04.2012
J.D. -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
George Mason University