Chathurya A Mahendra

Detail oriented Legal & Compliance Associate with 3+ years of experience in contract lifecycle management, technology contracts, and regulatory compliance across startup and APAC environments. Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, NDAs, MSAs, SLAs, and vendor contracts, with a strong focus on risk mitigation, data protection, and business-aligned legal solutions. Currently transitioning into cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology law, with working knowledge of compliance frameworks and digital business models.

Legal Associate - The Click Oven

(2024-12)

• Led end-to-end drafting, review, and negotiation of NDAs, MSAs, and SLAs for client and vendor engagements, ensuring alignment with business objectives while proactively mitigating contractual and operational risks.
• Designed and implemented standardized contract templates significantly reducing turnaround time, enhancing consistency, and improving efficiency across multiple engagements.
• Partnered cross-functionally with business, operations, and client-facing teams to integrate legal frameworks with project delivery models, ensuring seamless alignment between contractual obligations and commercial execution.
• Identified, evaluated, and mitigated contractual risks, delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions that balanced legal protection with commercial agility and stakeholder priorities.

Legal Associate - Tap Invest

(2024-08 - 2024-12)

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a diverse portfolio of commercial agreements, including NDAs, SLAs, and partnership contracts, ensuring robust legal compliance and alignment with business and commercial objectives.
• Advised management on corporate, technology, and investment-related legal matters, enabling informed decision-making and proactively mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Supported dispute resolution and litigation processes by liaising with external counsel and regulatory authorities, ensuring timely, strategic, and effective management of legal matters.
• Conducted comprehensive legal and regulatory research, translating complex legal frameworks into actionable insights to support internal strategy, compliance, and business decision-making.

Vendor compliance Co-ordinator - Amazon - Securitas

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Coordinated with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure timely and effective compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepared MIS reports, compliance dashboards, and gap analyses to support informed decision-making by senior management.
• Reviewed vendor, licensing, and data-related agreements to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize potential risks.
• Managed high-volume compliance tracking, maintaining accuracy and strict adherence to timelines.

Legal Associate - Hosachiguru Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-06 - 2024-01)

• Drafted and negotiated MSAs, NDAs, sale agreements, and joint development agreements (JDAs)
• Assisted in drafting policies including refund, payment, and operational compliance frameworks
• Conducted due diligence and managed documentation for land transactions and registrations
• Provided legal opinions and advisory support to management for business decisions

LL.B - BMS College of Law (KSLU) (2019 - 2022)

B.A. - Journalism, Psychology, English - Surana College (2016 - 2019)