General counsel | LG Electronics Canada
Sachin Kanabar
General counsel | LG Electronics Canada
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Sachin Kanabar is a highly flexible in-house lawyer, who is able to generate creative solutions to a diverse array of complex legal matters. His proven ability to proactively establish trusting relationships at all levels comes in handy in his position of general counsel at LG Electronics Canada. As part of his role, it is essential for Kanabar to build partnerships with LG’s external stakeholders on a daily basis, whilst providing strategic counsel and legal advice, advocating and negotiating on the company’s behalf and drafting and reviewing commercial agreements. Prior to Kanabar’s appointment as general counsel a year ago, he worked as a sole lawyer at The Source. Kanabar supported all business units at The Source and advised senior management on strategic decisions, while leading and developing a team of 12 direct and indirect reports and managing a significant budget. Sachin’s first position after law school was a five year spell at leading Canadian law firm Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt. During that time Kanabar established a reputation for his involvement in a number of high profile matters representing various stakeholders in domestic and cross-border proceedings and transactions.