Independent Advocate at Self-Employed (2025-01 – Present)
Conducted independent litigation practice specializing in commercial and property-related disputes.
- Conducted independent litigation practice specializing in commercial and property-related disputes, enhancing case outcomes.
- Drafted, reviewed, and proofread comprehensive legal documents to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
- Managed all court filings and maintained strict adherence to procedural and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with clients and local counsel to develop effective dispute resolution strategies under tight deadlines.
- Supported time-sensitive, documentation-driven environments, improving efficiency and client satisfaction.
Senior team member - Legal at L&T Finance Holdings (LTFH) (2024-01 – 2024-12)
Led interdepartmental coordination and independently drafted complex financial agreements.
- Led interdepartmental coordination to streamline contract closure procedures, ensuring timely execution of agreements across India, enhancing organizational efficiency by 20%.
- Independently drafted and reviewed vendor contracts, service agreements, and lending/non-lending documents, ensuring full compliance with RBI's Key Fact Statement (KFS) circular and industry standards.
- Spearheaded the legal documentation for the launch of a new loan product, collaborating with cross-functional teams to finalize and execute contracts pan-India, accelerating time-to-market by 15%.
- Updated and revised sanction letters in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, coordinating closely with Compliance and Litigation Teams and maintaining effective follow-up with Yard and Management.
- Negotiated and closed complex, high-value legal documents independently, drafting detailed loan agreements to ensure legal clarity, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Provided comprehensive legal support for daily operations, including preparation of loan agreements and liaising with external counsel while staying abreast of evolving financial regulations and legal developments.
- Applied strong commercial acumen to evaluate legal, compliance, and risk factors within the financial services sector, contributing to improved risk management and decision-making processes.
Legal Manager at Blend Financial Services (2023-01 – 2024-12)
Drafted and reviewed complex cross-border contracts for structured finance transactions.
- Drafted and reviewed complex cross-border contracts and agreements for structured finance transactions.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation for project finance initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Executed and managed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (MCNDAs), mandates, and letters of intent.
Freelancer IPR Contract Lawyer at Freelancer Lawyer (2022-01 – 2023-12)
Drafted and finalized comprehensive Artist Service Agreements and commercial media contracts.
- Draft and finalize comprehensive Artist Service Agreements, Event Engagement Agreements, and Master Service Agreements as a freelance legal consultant.
- Negotiate and close licensing and assignment agreements, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.
- Prepare and review a diverse array of commercial media contracts, including intellectual property agreements, event management contracts, talent acquisition agreements, and advertising contracts.
- Collaborate with producers, artists, vendors, directors, and musicians to draft agreements tailored for short films and web series projects.
- Enhance contract efficiency, contributing to a 30% reduction in negotiation cycle time for media projects.
Associate at Novus Pro LLP (2019-01 – 2019-12)
Assisted in e-discovery and document review for pre-litigation matters.
- Assist in the identification, examination, and review of electronically stored client data using structured process controls and advanced e-discovery platforms such as C3 and Relativity to support discovery and pre-litigation efforts.
- Conduct thorough document reviews while maintaining organized key document libraries and privilege logs to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Manage and update witness information and key issue data to facilitate case strategy development and efficient information retrieval.
- Prepare comprehensive post-mortem reports and litigation narratives that clearly communicate risks to clients.
- Help clients reduce pre-litigation costs by approximately 20-30% through detailed risk analysis and targeted data management in U.S. legal proceedings.
Lawyer at Ahmadi & Co. (2015-01 – 2018-12)
Supported civil and corporate litigation across multiple courts and tribunals.
- Supported Ms. Tasneem Ahmadi in handling civil and corporate litigation across Supreme Court, High Court, District Courts, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), NCLAT, Consumer Forum, Debt Recovery Tribunal, and National Green Tribunal.
- Practiced in diverse areas including civil writs, property law (DDA allotment issues, wakf disputes, RFCTLARR), Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Intellectual Property Rights (trademark infringement), Company Law, food safety, and environmental law.
- Managed both original and appellate matters with extensive involvement in drafting petitions, legal submissions, notices, NDAs, MOUs, and conducting case briefing and in-depth legal research.
- Performed court appearances regularly, including independent representation in arbitration concerning a Waqf dispute in the Jor Bagh area.
- Drafted complex commercial agreements such as Loan Agreements, Employment Contracts, Master Software License Agreements, Appointment Letters, Business Transfer Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements, and Share Subscription Agreements.
- Administered intellectual property portfolios, handling trademark and copyright registrations, prosecution, litigation, and enforcement strategies.
- Litigated for high-profile clients including Central Council of Indian Medicine (Ministry of AYUSH), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH).
- Supported IndusInd Bank by conducting title search reports, vetting loan documentation, and performing site visits for property verification to mitigate legal risks.
- Delivered comprehensive legal opinions on regulatory compliance and complex legal propositions, enhancing risk management and decision-making.
