Prerana Dutta
About Prerana Dutta
Prerana Dutta is a Senior Legal Counsel at Provenir, specializing in legal and compliance matters across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa. With extensive experience in various legal roles, she has developed expertise in negotiating legal terms in the SaaS, data, and AI sectors.
Work at Provenir
Currently, Prerana Dutta serves as Senior Legal Counsel for the UK, Europe, and MEA regions at Provenir. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's legal strategies and compliance efforts. In her role, she collaborates closely with the General Counsel, Sales, and HR teams to ensure that legal frameworks align with business objectives. Dutta also trains partners and colleagues on negotiations, agreements, and company policies, enhancing the legal acumen within the organization.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current role at Provenir, Prerana Dutta held several legal positions. She worked at Vopak as Country Legal Counsel from 2017 to 2020 in Mumbai, where she managed legal matters for the company. Dutta also served as a Legal Operations Specialist at UNiDAYS for four months in 2021, and as a Student Legal Advisor-Externship for KARFU at qLegal in London for six months in 2021. Additionally, she worked at Firmenich as Legal Counsel for Global & APAC from 2016 to 2017 and at Reliance Industries Ltd as Manager Legal from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Prerana Dutta has a strong educational background in law. She earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate and Commercial Law from Queen Mary University of London in 2022. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at Christ College in Bangalore from 2007 to 2012. Dutta also attended K.C. College for her Junior College education from 2005 to 2007. Her expertise includes negotiating legal terms and conditions in the SaaS, data, and AI sectors, as well as handling legal and compliance work across multiple regions, including the UK, EMEA, India, and APAC.
Background
Prerana Dutta's legal career spans various roles and regions. She began her professional journey in India, where she worked in significant legal positions at companies like Reliance Industries Ltd and Firmenich. Dutta later transitioned to the UK, where she continued to build her expertise in legal operations and compliance. Her diverse experience across different legal environments has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of international legal practices and business needs.