I am an Osgoode Hall Law School graduate, internationally trained lawyer, and executive director with over a decade of senior leadership experience across real estate, finance, manufacturing, and legal services. I bring a unique combination of legal acumen, governance insight, and proven leadership across global markets. I have led organizational transformations, implemented governance and compliance frameworks, and steered cross-border negotiations. My work across North America and Europe has sharpened my ability to navigate regulatory environments, align multidisciplinary teams, and build resilient stakeholder partnerships. I am excited to apply my strategic leadership, governance expertise, and global perspective to support sustainable growth and innovation within your organization.

Sami Shah

I am an Osgoode Hall Law School graduate, internationally trained lawyer, and executive director with over a decade of senior leadership experience across real estate, finance, manufacturing, and legal services. I bring a unique combination of legal acumen, governance insight, and proven leadership across global markets. I have led organizational transformations, implemented governance and compliance frameworks, and steered cross-border negotiations. My work across North America and Europe has sharpened my ability to navigate regulatory environments, align multidisciplinary teams, and build resilient stakeholder partnerships. I am excited to apply my strategic leadership, governance expertise, and global perspective to support sustainable growth and innovation within your organization.

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I am an Osgoode Hall Law School graduate, internationally trained lawyer, and executive director with over a decade of senior leadership experience across real estate, finance, manufacturing, and legal services. I bring a unique combination of legal acumen, governance insight, and proven leadership across global markets.
I have led organizational transformations, implemented governance and compliance frameworks, and steered cross-border negotiations. My work across North America and Europe has sharpened my ability to navigate regulatory environments, align multidisciplinary teams, and build resilient stakeholder partnerships. I am excited to apply my strategic leadership, governance expertise, and global perspective to support sustainable growth and innovation within your organization.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Director at Neill, Simms & Co. Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Led organizational transformation across real estate, manufacturing, and international trade divisions; established KPI-based performance management, financial controls, and compliance frameworks; steered high-level stakeholder engagement and cross-border negotiations for multi-million-dollar transactions in Europe and the Middle East; built governance practices and enhanced operational efficiency by 22%.
Executive Director at Marlin Investments Ltd.
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Designed and executed enterprise compliance strategies integrating risk-based approaches across diverse business units; reduced regulatory violations and internal incidents by 35% through standardized protocols and targeted training; oversaw real estate investments, negotiated commercial leases, and managed high-value acquisitions; provided governance and policy development across operational levels.
Senior Legal Counsel at Conway & Co Solicitors
September 1, 2014 - March 1, 2020
Directed complex property portfolios, managed residential and commercial conveyancing files, and represented clients in contentious employment disputes; drafted and negotiated international commercial contracts; initiated risk management protocols for high-stakes legal scenarios and delivered ongoing legal education to HR and operations teams.
Editor at Daily Times
June 1, 2013 - December 1, 2020
Supervised editorial workflow, managed content pipelines, and ensured timely publication of thought leadership articles; edited coverage on legal reform, international policy, and human rights; translated technical and legal issues into accessible journalism and mentored junior editors and writers.

Education

Certificate of Qualification at National Committee on Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Master of Common Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Honours LL.B. at University of London
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Education