AARIF AKHTAR
New Delhi
Summary
Experienced Legal & Compliance professional with expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and legal advisory within multi-national corporate environment. Skilled in deploying and implementing comprehensive compliance and regulatory framework. I have also worked with Quality Assurance Department to ensure the proocess compliance per regulatory standards. Adept at drafting, reviewing and negotiating policies and procedures, and providing expert guidance on compliance and regulatory concerns to support business objectives. Demonstrated leadership in managing corporate risk assessment and internal-external audits.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER- LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
INTRINSEQUE HEALTH PTE. LTD.
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed, supported, implemented, and managed comprehensive compliance and regulatory strategies, ensured adherence to laws and regulations across areas such as anti-corruption, anti-bribery, due diligence, and ethics.
- Advised on compliance related legal matters, identifying and mitigating potential risks to safeguard organization's business interest.
- Regularly conducted departmental audits to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, including GDPR, PDPA, and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Drafted, reviewed, negotiated agreements, policies and operational procedures that upholds compliance standards.
- Conducted compliance risk assessments and investigations to identify gaps, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee implementation of time bound remedial actions.
- Informed and advised management on compliance updates and regulatory changes, contributing to the company's proactive risk management and long-term strategic planning.
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
GS LAW ATTORNEY, LAW FIRM
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed complex litigation matters, coordinating with multiple parties to achieve favorable results.
- Manage client meetings and consolidate litigation materials.
- Reduced case resolution time with efficient document drafting, review, and negotiation.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to address contractual issues in a timely manner.
- Negotiated favorable settlements in various disputes, saving clients from costly litigation expenses.
- Mentored junior associates within the firm, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices and industry standards.
- Maintained updated knowledge of relevant legislation changes affecting legal industry through continuous learning and attending professional seminars.
- Assisted senior attorneys in preparing for trial, contributing to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
ASSOCIATE- CYBER ANALYST
UNITEDLEX LEGAL SERVICES
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Conducted incident response activities, fraud investigations for various clients, including identifying, containing, and remediating cybersecurity incidents
- Perform documents review, project based review, legal document verification, E-discovery, data breach review, incident response review
- Worked on Relativity software, performed regulatory compliance for projects.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
ADVOCATE
INDEPENDENT LEGAL PRACTICE
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Drafted and negotiated a diversed legal agreements
- Conducted client meetings, offering expert legal counsel on intricate commercial matters, and skillfully negotiating with external parties
- Engaged in extensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy development
- Prepared various legal documents including applications and written statements, while also compiling reports and monitoring judicial proceedings
- Stayed updated on day-to-day legal activities and developments, ensuring proactive management of legal matters.
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
IPSO LEGAL LAW FIRM
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Drafted persuasive briefs and motions that resulted in positive rulings for clients at both trial court levels and appellate courts.
- Managed complex litigation matters, coordinating with multiple parties to achieve favorable results.
- Appeared before Judicial and quasi-judicial authorities i.e., District Courts, High Courts, PMLA Special Court, NCLAT, ITAT and all other tribunals.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Reduced case resolution time with efficient document drafting, review, and negotiation.
Junior Associate
CHAMBERS OF ADV. RAKESH KUMAR BURMAN
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted Senior Counsel in daily court matters, legal document filling, Legal Research work.
- Worked in mediation matters, attended client counseling, negotiations on various legal matters.
- Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
- Worked effectively to coordinate effective solutions to any legal question or concern.
Education
BBA LLB - Law
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Pune, India05-2017
Diploma in Corporate Law - Corporate Law
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University & ASCL
Pune, India06-2013
Skills
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Compliance Training Program
- Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Internal-External Audits
- Policy Development
- Risk Management
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Effective Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
MANAGER- LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
INTRINSEQUE HEALTH PTE. LTD.
09.2023 - 09.2024
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
GS LAW ATTORNEY, LAW FIRM
04.2023 - 08.2023
ASSOCIATE- CYBER ANALYST
UNITEDLEX LEGAL SERVICES
01.2023 - 03.2023
ADVOCATE
INDEPENDENT LEGAL PRACTICE
04.2020 - 12.2022
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
IPSO LEGAL LAW FIRM
06.2019 - 03.2020
Junior Associate
CHAMBERS OF ADV. RAKESH KUMAR BURMAN
10.2017 - 05.2019
BBA LLB - Law
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Diploma in Corporate Law - Corporate Law
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University & ASCL
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