Laxmi Yadav

Detail-oriented Legal Professional with hands-on experience in legal documentation, court coordination, and executive support within the shipping and corporate environment. Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities, coordinate with lawyers, counsel and senior counsels to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Executive Assistant (Legal) - M/s. Victore Ships Pvt Ltd - Navi Mumbai, India

(2021-08)

• Drafting and vetting of commercial contracts such as Indemnity bonds, Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement, Demand Notices for outstanding dues recovery, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Employment Bond, Power of Attorney, Promissory Notes, etc.
• Assisting in the preparation of legal documents.
• Drafting of replies, affidavits, suits, petitions, etc., under the minimal supervision of senior advocates.
• Followed up on pending cases, accompanying Retainer Advocate, Senior Advocates/ counsels to court dates for case hearings.
• Attended arbitration proceedings on behalf of the Company before Arbitrators who were retired Hon'ble Supreme Court Judges.
• Coordinated and assisted in meetings with Singapore-based lawyers representing the Company, and provided case-related information and documentation as and when required.
• Participated in debtor–creditor settlement discussions for recovery of outstanding amounts and prepared settlement documentation on behalf of the Company as creditor.
• Drafted legal applications, notices, and related documents under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, in relation to cheque dishonor matters, under minimal to no supervision.
• Attended meetings with external Legal Counsel along with the Company's retainer in-house lawyer and assisted in coordination and follow-ups.
• Assisted in legal coordination, documentation, and communication relating to arbitration, litigation, and commercial disputes.
• Managed communication between executives, employees, clients, and external parties.
• Managed timely and accurate information flow.
• Ensured timely scheduling of all CEO meetings and appointments with the lawyers and their team.
• Coordinated, communicated, and executed legal administration work.
• Executed various additional tasks assigned by management as part of CEO's secretarial responsibilities and reported directly to the CEO.

Collection Executive - Yomoyo Blossom Technology Private Limited - Mumbai, India

(2020-11 - 2021-01)

• Analyzed and assessed the debtor list of the company.
• Contacting customers and informing them of their overdue bills/amounts.
• Provided guidance to clients regarding available modes of payments and assisted in decision-making.
• Negotiated suitable payment plans.
• Ensured accurate and up-to-date records of outstanding payments, balances, and part payments on the application.
• Provided prompt responses to customer inquiries.

Bachelor of Laws - Law - University of Mumbai, VES College of Law, Mumbai

Bachelor of Management Studies - Management Studies - University of Mumbai – Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi

Higher Secondary Certificate - Maharashtra State Board

Secondary School Certificate - Maharashtra State Board