Vidhi Sachdev

• Managed Regulatory Compliances for Various International entities of the group based in US, UK, Europe and Africa beside India.
• Developed and Implemented Legal and operational Policies and Procedures based on the regulatory requirements of different countries.

M&A Functions

• Provided support for M&A including legal due diligence, documentation and closing for domestic as well as multinational M&A while evaluating and working on FEMA and Securities Law aspects of the transactions.
• Effectively coordinating with M&A teams/leads and other core functions within the company and have helped finalizing 2 successful deals in past 2 years.
• Successfully leading for Post merger Integration and syndication of Secretarial and Legal compliances of multiple entities

FEMA Compliances

• Handled all Regular and event based reporting with RBI comprising for DI (Downward Investment), FCTRS, FC-GPR and FLAIR Compliances under FEMA

Indian Secretarial Compliances under Companies Act 2013

• Leading and Managing end-to-end Compliance for Capital Reduction Process comprising of representing with NCLAT, aligning with NSDL for securities, connecting with Shareholders for Payments, managing ESCROW Accounts and ensuring applicable FEMA Compliances.
• Managed top-level engagement with regulatory authorities (RBI, NSDL, ROC etc.) covering managing and providing support for all regulatory reviews and audits.

Digitization of Compliance Management System & Data Privacy

• Leading the Team for implementation of the Compliance Management System which automated the complete governance, risks, and compliance processes
• Leading the Secretarial and Finance Teams for ISMS Audit focused on Data Privacy and Data Security Compliances, ensuring zero Non-Compliance observation by internal as well as external ISO specialist Auditors.

Legal Function

• Drafted and reviewed a host of agreements including MSA, SOW, SLA, NDA, Consultancy Agreements, Engagement agreements, Vendor related Agreements for India, UK and EU region.
• Drafted Lease Agreements, Assignment Agreements, Sale Deed and other Commercial Agreements.
• Provided guidance on the legal implications, strategy and execution while evaluating relevant legal risks and obligations of various business led projects and practice ensuring that all practices, policies and business activities protect the company’s interests and are integrated with the commercial strategies and objectives of the business
• Representation and filing Complaints with Attorneys for Cybercrime and other ancillary offences.
• Managing end-to-end contract negotiations with the domestic and international customers, vendors, and consulting partners.

CSR Function

• Managed Formation of CSR Foundation including but not limited to Drafting Trust Deed, Application for registration u/s 80G of Income Tax Act, Change of Registered Office of CSR Foundation
• Involved in selection and Implementation of Projects and NGO Partners, Drafting of MoU’s and Agreement with NGO’s and other affiliated Parties.
• Managed all Compliances related to CSR under Companies Act including Conducting meetings for CSR Committee, Reporting in Annual Report and filing e-forms CSR-1, CSR-2

• Secretarial Function
• End-to-end Drafting and Managing documentation with respect to the Board and General meetings including but not limited to Agenda, Notice, Resolutions, Minutes along with Statutory Registers and Records
• Preparation and Filing of Various Forms and returns with ROC other concerned authorities as required under the Companies Act 2013 and various other Acts
• Preparation of Director's Report, Notice of AGM, Annual Report, Annual Return and Filing of Annual Accounts in XBRL
• Preparation and Drafting of Legal responses to Notices and other Legal Communications received.

Strategic and Managerial Function

• Identification of potential Risks in each and every Department across Functions and developing strategies and policies for mitigating Risks by Formulation of a Comprehensive Internal Financial Control and Risk Management Manual and Risk and Control Management (RACM) Matrix
• Preparation of Minutes and Annual Report of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for POSH
• Formulation of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Manual of the Company, ensuring Compliance as per legal requirements and exploring opportunities to work with Institutions for creating effectiveness of the social welfare initiatives for CSR Committee

Legal Function

• Drafting and vetting of Contracts including but not limited to MSA, NDA, Addendums and SOW for current and future projects
• Drafting of Lease Agreements, License Agreements, Supports Agreements and Maintenance Contracts.
• Drafting and review of Agreements pertaining to routine business transactions with vendors and Sub-contractors

HR Functions

• Drafting and vetting of Agreements with Direct Consultants, Contractors, Recruitment Firms and third-party vendors
• Coordinated with HR in formulation and updation of Policies such as Policy for POSH, Maternity Policy, Workplace Discipline Policy and Financial Assistance Policy.
• As a member of the Cultural Committee for 3 Years I was involved in planning and organizing social and cultural events on festivals and special occasions including the Annual Day Celebrations.

Emerging India Value Advisors Pvt Ltd., a Delhi based Boutique Investment Advisory Firm which offers services related to IPO Consulting, Investor Relations, Fund Raising, Private Equity/ Venture Capital Syndication, M&A Consulting, Pre & Post IPO equity placement & Capital Restructuring.Primarily handled Due Diligence for their various clients prior to Private Equity investment transactions. Focussed mainly on preparatory work in relation to Secretarial Due Diligence and allied activities, assisting in drafting/vetting of Definitive Legal Agreements, ensuring compliance with post-investment compliances.

• Prepared and maintained Statutory Registers and Records, Conducted Board Meetings, passing the necessary resolutions, and executing necessary filings with the ROC including Compliance related to conversion of a Public company into a Private Company
• Worked with the advocates in matters at Delhi High Court, providing the details of the case, documents and preparing the drafts.
• Represented the Company in various matters before the Ld. Arbitrators of High Court. And in Consumer Court cases
• Drafted Agreements of Sale, Leave & License Agreements, Sale Deed and Deed of Hypothecation.
• Assisted in Banking related Compliances including Due Diligence Reports for banks, Inward & Outward Remittance 15CA & 15CB, Loan Documentation and also assisted in transactions related to External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)