Dev Tripathi

Results-driven Legal & Compliance Professional with demonstrated expertise in strategic contract management, commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to serve as a trusted legal advisor who protects organizational interests while enabling business growth through effective contract lifecycle management. Skilled in corporate governance, vendor and stakeholder management, and legal risk mitigation across diverse business environments.

Experienced in driving complex transactions including organizational restructuring and high-value contract negotiations with major corporate entities.

In-House Legal Executive — Contract Management & Compliance - FuelBuddy - Gurugram

(2024-10)

Strategic Contract Management & Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance, and Legal Risk Management & Litigation Coordination

• Spearhead end-to-end contract lifecycle management — including drafting, vetting, risk assessment, negotiation, and execution — for a comprehensive portfolio of commercial agreements such as vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and addendums.
• Led contract negotiations with Swiggy India Limited and other major business stakeholders, securing commercially favorable terms while safeguarding organizational interests and minimizing legal exposure.
• Implemented contract management best practices to streamline turnaround time, enhance legal protection, and reduce contractual risk across business operations.
• Provide strategic legal assistance to internal cross-functional teams on contractual, operational, and regulatory compliance matters, enabling informed decision-making and business growth.
• Ensure organization-wide adherence to applicable corporate laws, internal policies, and statutory regulations, proactively identifying and addressing compliance gaps.
• Played a pivotal role in the conversion of the organization from an LLP to a Private Limited Company, managing all legal documentation, regulatory filings, and procedural compliance throughout the transition.
• Handle matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 including cheque dishonor proceedings; coordinate with external legal counsel for effective litigation management and dispute resolution.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready legal records encompassing agreements, notices, compliance documentation, and correspondence, ensuring operational transparency and regulatory readiness.

Legal Intern - Aekom Legal - Delhi

(2024-06 - 2024-06)

• Assisted in corporate governance advisory, compliance reporting, and preparation of legal documentation for corporate clients.

Legal Intern - Rahul & Jaishri Associates & Co.

(2024-01 - 2024-02)

• Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts; conducted corporate takeover analysis and due diligence research.

Legal Intern - Saket District Court - Delhi

(2023-06 - 2023-07)

• Supported dispute resolution matters, case analysis, and court proceedings.

Legal Intern - Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi (Office of DPP) - Delhi

(2022-06 - 2022-07)

• Assisted in trial preparation, evidence compilation, and courtroom proceedings.

Legal Intern - District Court - Gurugram

(2022-01 - 2022-03)

• Conducted legal research and supported case management and file preparation.

BBA LL.B. - Intellectual Property Rights - The NorthCap University (2020 - 2025)

Senior Secondary Education (10+2) - The Sikshiyan School (2018 - 2020)