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ABHISHEK SHARMA

ABHISHEK SHARMA

Thane

Summary

  • An astute Legal professional with over 18 years of diverse Litigation experience in sectors like Banking and financial services, Real Estate and Insurance.
  • Currently associated with HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co. Ltd. as Vice President- Legal handling Consumer and Ombudsman Litigation verticals for PAN India.
  • Proficient in handling BFSI and Insurance Sector Litigation Management, Loan Recoveries, Contracts Management,Regulatory Compliances, legal advisory services.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President- Legal Claims

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2019 - Current

· Handling Consumer and Ombudsman litigation for Motor, Health, Commercial, Personal Accident and allied products related to General insurance sector.

· Experience in Contracts Management and Compliance functions of the company for Pan India in my earlier role while working with erstwhile Apollo Munich Health insurance which got merged with HDFC ERGO in the year 2020.

· Ensured compliance with central and state laws related to litigations.

· Advised senior executives on approaches for resolving complex issues impacting legal compliances.

· Negotiated contract specifications with major vendors.

· · Handling Consumer and Ombudsman litigation for Motor, Health, Commercial, Personal Accident and allied products related to General insurance sector.

· · Experience in Contracts Management and Compliance functions of the company for Pan India in my earlier role while working with erstwhile Apollo Munich Health insurance which got merged with HDFC ERGO in the year 2020.

· · Ensured compliance with central and state laws related to litigations.

· · Advised senior executives on approaches for resolving complex issues impacting legal compliances.

· · Negotiated contract specifications with major vendors.

Legal Manager (Credit Recovery and Contracts)

NISSAN RENAULT FINANCIAL SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD.
Gurugram
05.2017 - 03.2019
  • Pan India legal FPR for Vehicle Finance Collections and Dealer recoveries.
  • Contracts Management with focus on Dealer/vendor loan agreements review, vetting and finalization.
  • Provided advice and counsel to management regarding potential litigation or other legal matters.
  • Instrumental in managing and defending high stake litigations involving dealer disputes related to inventory funding etc.
  • Negotiated settlement agreements with opposing parties on behalf of the company.
  • Collaborated with outside attorneys to manage complex legal issues.
  • Maintained records and documentation relating to legal matters handled by the department.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals before courts to expedite trial proceedings.

State Legal Manager- (Proactive Litigation Group)

TATA MOTORS FINANCE LTD.
Chandigarh
05.2014 - 05.2017
  • Legal Incharge for Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir taking care of Vehicle Finance collections, recoveries.

Senior Manager- After Sales Operations

ATS ESTATES PVT. LTD.
Chandigarh
09.2012 - 05.2014
  • Handled After sales operations for the company’s Residential Project at Chandigarh.

Legal Manager

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK
Ludhiana
07.2007 - 08.2012
  • Handled the Litigations and Loan recovery related matters for Personal / Business Loan Vertical for entire Punjab.

Legal Executive

INDUSIND BANK
Ludhiana
08.2006 - 07.2007
  • Handled the Litigation and Two wheeler/Car finance collections / Recoveries for Ludhiana (Punjab) Location.

Advocate

District Courts Panchkula (Haryana)
Panchkula
09.2005 - 08.2006
  • Associated with a law firm and handled various Civil and Criminal Litigations.

Education

LLB (Professional) -

Panjab University Chandigarh
05-2005

Bachelor of Commerce -

Govt. P.G College Kalka
05-2002

Skills

  • Litigation Management
  • Insurance
  • Contracts Management
  • Personal / Business / Auto Loan Recoveries
  • Legal Processes & MIS Management
  • Legal Vendors Management
  • Compliances
  • Collections Support
  • Arbitration
  • Auto Dealers Inventory funding Management
  • After Sales, Customer Service and Operations Management
  • Team Leadership

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 16-Dec-1981
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

English, Hindi and Punjabi

Certification

Successfully completed the online courses on:

  • Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH),
  • ICMS/BCMS
  • Anti Money Laundering.
  • Fundamentals of General Insurance.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Competencies Overview

· Litigations Management,

· Contracts Management.

· Legal Advisory and drafting of pleadings.

· Business advisory on legal and regulatory issues.

· Liasioning with a network of efficient and competent Panel Advocates on PAN India basis

· Team Management.

· Legal MIS management.

Timeline

Vice President- Legal Claims

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co. Ltd.
03.2019 - Current

Legal Manager (Credit Recovery and Contracts)

NISSAN RENAULT FINANCIAL SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD.
05.2017 - 03.2019

State Legal Manager- (Proactive Litigation Group)

TATA MOTORS FINANCE LTD.
05.2014 - 05.2017

Senior Manager- After Sales Operations

ATS ESTATES PVT. LTD.
09.2012 - 05.2014

Legal Manager

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK
07.2007 - 08.2012

Legal Executive

INDUSIND BANK
08.2006 - 07.2007

Advocate

District Courts Panchkula (Haryana)
09.2005 - 08.2006

LLB (Professional) -

Panjab University Chandigarh

Bachelor of Commerce -

Govt. P.G College Kalka
ABHISHEK SHARMA