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Lenin K.

Lenin K.

Ex-Zoho | Technology Lawyer | 15+ Yrs | SaaS, Privacy & Employment

Experienced corporate counsel with 15 years of expertise in data protection, employment law, intellectual property, and technology contracts. I have worked extensively with global organizations, providing legal solutions for compliance, risk management, and strategic business initiatives. My key strengths include: (i) Drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, software licensing, and data protection agreements (DPA, SCCs, DPIAs) (ii) Ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) (iii) Advising on employment matters, including contracts, policies, and global mobility (iv) Intellectual property protection, including trademarks, copyrights, and patent litigation (v) Reviewing and drafting M&A agreements, investment agreements, and asset purchase agreements (vi) Managing regulatory compliance for API integrations, developer agreements, and tech partnerships Having worked with businesses across the US, Europe, Middle East, and India, I understand jurisdiction-specific compliance needs and provide tailored legal strategies. Let’s collaborate to ensure your business stays compliant while scaling seamlessly! Skills: ✔ SaaS Agreements & Software Licensing ✔ GDPR, CCPA & Global Data Protection Compliance ✔ Employment Contracts & Policies ✔ Intellectual Property & Trademark Protection ✔ API & Developer Agreements ✔ M&A & Investment Agreements ✔ Risk Management & Legal Compliance Certifications: CIPP/E – Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe) Languages: English (C2 – Proficient) Tamil (C2 – Proficient) Experience: Former Senior Corporate Counsel at Zoho Corporation (2009 – 2025) Legal Consultant for Global Businesses Availability: Open to freelance consulting, contract drafting, compliance advisory, and legal strategy projects.

🇮🇳Chennai, India$30/hr100% JSS4.97 (6)Since Mar 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$65

An estimate from an earlier read

World#145,533 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#15,276 / 45.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $388

Total earnings
$5.8k

Billed in all: $6.2k

World#242,529 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#29,148 / 45.9k
Per project
$825

$65 in the last 6 months

World#139,161 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#17,521 / 45.9k
Projects, last 6 months
6
83% fixed17% hourly
World#34,405 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#4,220 / 45.9k
Projects in all
7

Across 8 contracts

63% fixed37% hourly
World#236,188 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#30,349 / 45.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$6.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$6.0k$6.1k$6.2k$6.3kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 34% in Privacy

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #14Privacy41 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #2Top 34%
  2. #40Licensing Agreement76 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #16Top 53%
  3. #81Data Protection223 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #10Top 36%
  4. #110Privacy Policy181 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #25Top 61%
  5. #130Terms & Conditions253 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #25Top 51%
  6. #131Non-Disclosure Agreement295 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #39Top 44%
  7. #135GDPR319 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #15Top 42%
  8. #165Employment Law403 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #23Top 41%