Legal Counsel - Independent Legal Consultant - Kolkata, West Bengal, India
(2020-01)
- Lead title due diligence, title verification and legal risk assessment for residential and commercial property transactions across Mumbai and Kolkata, supporting compliant acquisitions, financing arrangements and ownership transfers.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad spectrum of legal documentation, including Sale Deeds, Conveyance Deeds, Gift Deeds, Wills, Partnership Deeds, Lease Agreements, Leave & Licence Agreements, Tripartite Agreements, Settlement Agreements and other commercial contracts.
- Advise clients on property acquisitions and real estate transactions, conducting title searches, mutation processes, registration formalities and legal due diligence to identify and mitigate transactional risks.
- Provide strategic legal advisory on matters relating to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), insurance law, intellectual property, copyright, trademark protection and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct contract vetting and legal risk assessment for insurance-related assignments, including policy interpretation and claims analysis under the applicable regulatory framework.
- Prepare legal opinions on complex civil, commercial and regulatory matters, assisting clients in evaluating legal exposure and determining appropriate legal strategies.
- Successfully resolved high-value legal matters involving forged mortgage transactions, National Pension System (NPS) fund release, property ownership disputes and matrimonial settlements through strategic legal advisory and negotiation.
- Coordinate with financial institutions, government authorities, advocates and business stakeholders to facilitate legally compliant transactions and effective dispute resolution.
Senior Associate - Nquest Law - Kolkata
(2024-03 - 2024-06)
- Represented clients before the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta in arbitration proceedings, including applications for appointment of arbitrators, extension of time for arbitral awards and other commercial matters.
- Conducted IPO, PSU and property due diligence, title investigations and title verification, preparing title certificates, legal reports and opinions supporting acquisitions and lending transactions.
- Drafted and reviewed Lease Agreements, Leave & Licence Agreements, Sale Deeds, legal notices, affidavits, pleadings, written statements and legal opinions.
- Advised clients on government tender disputes, insurance matters, succession issues and property transactions, providing commercially practical legal solutions.
- Conducted legal research on international taxation and regulatory matters to support advisory assignments and strategic decision-making.
Legal Consultant & Managing Partner - Scarlett Events
(2023-06 - 2024-04)
- Designed and implemented the organisation's legal and compliance framework from incorporation through operational launch.
- Drafted and negotiated Partnership Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Client Agreements and other commercial documentation supporting business operations.
- Managed trademark registration and intellectual property protection, safeguarding the company's brand assets.
- Obtained statutory registrations and regulatory approvals, including Trade Licence, Shop & Establishment registration, FSSAI registration and other business licences.
- Advised management on contractual risk, commercial negotiations and regulatory compliance, enabling legally compliant business operations.
Associate (Remote) - JKB Legal
(2023-11 - 2024-01)
- Conducted comparative legal research across eleven jurisdictions, analysing immigration frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Drafted, reviewed and vetted commercial agreements, legal documentation and client advisory notes.
- Supported commercial negotiations and legal risk assessment, assisting clients in evaluating contractual and regulatory obligations.
Legal & Business Consultant
(2022-05 - 2023-11)
- Advised business owners on regulatory compliance, including labour laws, consumer protection, municipal regulations, environmental requirements and operational legal risks.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated Franchise Agreements, Investor Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Service Agreements, Maintenance Agreements, Lease documentation and legal notices.
- Supported commercial negotiations with investors, landlords and vendors while protecting clients' legal and commercial interests.
Senior Associate - DDCM - Mumbai
(2016-04 - 2021-01)
- Represented clients before the Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, Sessions Courts and Tribunals, developing litigation and dispute resolution strategies aligned with clients' legal and commercial objectives.
- Led title due diligence, title verification and legal risk assessment for residential and commercial property transactions, supporting acquisitions, financing arrangements and lending decisions.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated Sale Deeds, Conveyance Deeds, Development Agreements, commercial contracts, aviation-related agreements, title certificates and ancillary legal documentation.
- Conducted property title searches and legal due diligence for financial institutions, developers and private clients, identifying legal risks affecting ownership, marketability and financing.
- Performed intellectual property due diligence, supporting corporate transactions and protection of commercial assets.
- Advised clients on legal risks arising from property acquisitions, financing structures, contractual obligations and regulatory compliance.
- Supported a Dubai-based law firm on a cross-border property dispute involving DAMAC Properties, assisting with legal research, documentation and strategy.
Legal Assistant - JKB Legal - Mumbai
(2013-01 - 2015-02)
- Drafted court applications, pleadings, legal notices, affidavits and legal correspondence supporting civil and commercial litigation. Conducted legal research, analysed case law and prepared case briefs for senior advocates. Managed court filings, legal documentation and procedural compliance before various judicial forums.
- Assisted senior advocates in hearing preparation, legal strategy and case management.
