Lekha Mriga
Manager – Legal & Secretarial
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About
Accomplished legal professional with 10+ years of experience in corporate legal affairs, contract management, litigation support and regulatory compliance. Strong expertise in IBC/NCLT proceedings, real estate legal matters, RERA compliance, contract drafting and negotiation and dispute resolution. Proven ability to manage complex legal portfolios, coordinate with regulatory authorities and external counsel and provide practical legal support within stringent timelines.
Seeking a managerial role where strong analytical, drafting, compliance and leadership capabilities can contribute to organizational objectives.
Experience
Manager – Legal - Sidhartha Buildhome Pvt. Ltd.
(2026-05 - 2026-07)
- Managing IBC proceedings before NCLT, NCLAT and related forums; coordinating legal strategy and documentation.
- Coordinating ED-related matters including compliance, documentation and legal representation support.
- Drafting, vetting and negotiating agreements, deeds, MOUs, notices and contracts.
- Handling litigation and dispute resolution before Courts, Consumer Forums, RERA, NCLT, Arbitration Tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities.
- Drafting and reviewing customer documentation including builder-buyer agreements, conveyance deeds, lease deeds, service agreements, endorsements etc.
- Ensuring compliance with RERA, Companies Act and other applicable laws.
- Liaising with external advocates, consultants, government authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Representing the organization before governmental and regulatory authorities as required.
- Advising management on legal risks, compliance issues and dispute mitigation strategies.
- Monitoring court cases, maintaining litigation records and preparing status reports for management.
- Handling recovery matters, legal notices, replies and settlement negotiations.
- Coordinating with internal departments (CRM, Projects & Finance) on legal and compliance matters.
Deputy Manager – Legal & Secretarial - Entertainment City Limited
(2019-05 - 2026-02)
- Drafted and negotiated License Deeds, Agreements, Addendums, Assignment Deeds, Memorandum of Settlement, Service Agreements, Endorsements and Event Agreements, including stamp duty computation.
- Prepared demand letters, legal notices and replies to notices from brands, investors and vendors.
- Drafted and managed correspondence with NOIDA Authority, including replies to regulatory notices.
- Coordinated with brands and advocates for finalization and registration of License/Rent Deeds with the Sub-Registrar, Noida.
- Assisted lawyers in drafting plaints, written statements and court filings; attended court proceedings to monitor case status.
- Drafted settlement and endorsement deeds; maintained structured MIS for legal matters.
- Introduced a tracking and MIS system that improved document retrieval efficiency by 40%.
- Streamlined notice handling and response processes, reducing turnaround time significantly.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between legal, finance, operations and external counsels.
Associate - Virender Kumar & Associates, Law Firm
(2013-05 - 2019-04)
- Handled matters under the Land Acquisition Act, 1984 and other civil disputes.
Legal Associate - Adv. Sanjay Kumar Pathak (Standing Counsel, UOI/LAC, High Court)
(2013-02 - 2013-04)
- Assisted on land dispute matters under the Land Acquisition Act, 1984 in the High Court.
Legal Associate - O.P. Faizi & Associates (Former Chairman, Bar Council of Delhi)
(2012-01 - 2012-12)
- Handled civil disputes, matrimonial matters and complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Legal Associate - Adv. B.S. Arora, SPP (NCB)
(2011-07 - 2012-01)
- Worked on NDPS cases, criminal and civil matters.
Education
Master of Law (LL.M.) - Kurukshetra University (2014 - 2016)
P.G. Diploma - Tax Law - Indian Law Institute, New Delhi (2011 - 2012)
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) - Mewar Law Institute (2006 - 2011)
HSC & SSC - CBSE Board (2004 - 2006)

