Harsha Vispute

Law graduate with hands on experience in contract drafting, supporting corporate due diligence, and regulatory compliance Seeking to grow in a dynamic legal role that combines corporate advisory and transactional work within a fast-paced, innovation focused environment, while contributing effectively with high quality legal support.

Junior Associate - Chamber of Karnik & Karnik - Shivajinagar, Pune

(2026-01 - 2026-03)

• Assisted in drafting legal documents including petitions, written statements, affidavits, and applications under supervision.
• Conducted legal research on case laws, statutes, and procedural aspects to support ongoing matters.
• Attended and mentioned in court proceedings in district court.
• Prepared case briefs and summaries for senior advocates to facilitate case preparation.
• Assisted in filing procedures, including compilation and organization of case files and annexures.
• Gained exposure to arbitration, civil litigation processes and court etiquette.
• Supported client meetings by noting key facts and helping organize case related information.

Legal Intern - Rödl & Partners - Pune

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Supported corporate legal due diligence by conducting statutory and regulatory research, reviewing transaction documents, and flagging potential regulatory risks.
• Drafted and reviewed employee transition documentation during a corporate acquisition.
• Assisted in drafting commercial and employment documents, including Employment Agreements, Loan Agreements, Leave and Licence Agreements, Lease Termination Notices, Entitlement Letters, and Employment Manuals.
• Reviewed Shareholders' Agreements, Share Purchase Agreement, Articles of Association, and Lease-cum-Sale Agreements, identifying risk areas and drafting inconsistencies.
• Conducted legal research on new labour codes, employment laws, and corporate regulatory frameworks to support advisory and compliance work.

Contract Analyst Trainee - Minusdispute (Insync Legal) - Pune

(2025-06 - 2025-07)

• Reviewed and redlined commercial contracts including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and vendor agreements.
• Supported contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes including obligation tracking and renewal monitoring

Legal Intern - Samjhauta Legal - Pune

(2024-09 - 2024-10)

• Assisted in drafting and structuring commercial contracts such as Data Processing Agreements and Sponsorship Agreements.
• Drafted website-facing legal documents, including Privacy Policies and Terms of Use, for businesses across sectors.
• Drafted legal notices for employers concerning employee absconding and employment-related disputes.
• Prepared statutory legal notices to housing societies under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act.
• Reviewed corporate and commercial agreements, including LLP Agreements, Employment Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, and Call–Put Agreements.

Legal Intern - Airports Authority Of India - Delhi

(2024-01 - 2024-02)

• Attended arbitration proceedings.
• Conducted detailed legal research on the OMDA Agreement, relevant case law, and statutory frameworks under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India.
• Researched international arbitration enforcement issues, including garnishment proceedings and execution of arbitral awards against the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
• Contributed to a legal research project examining the feasibility and implications of removing arbitration clauses in Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) contracts.

Legal Intern - Chamber of Adv. Sheetal Bhutada - Shivajinagar District Court, Pune

(2022-09 - 2022-12)

• Drafted criminal complaints, legal notices, wills, domestic violence petitions, and mutual consent divorce pleadings.
• Prepared case briefs and assisted in cases relating to the Negotiable Instruments Act, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
• Observed court proceedings and assisted in case preparation at the District Court.

Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) - Law - D.E.S. Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune, Maharashtra (2020 - 2025)