AKSHAY M. WANKHEDE
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented legal professional with over 7 years of experience in corporate legal roles, specializing in contract negotiation, business law, regulatory compliance, and legal operations across diverse sectors. Proven track record of driving legal strategies that facilitate 15% year-over-year business growth. Expertise in managing complex legal matters while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that align with organizational goals and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Legal Manager
Leo1 (Formerly Financepeer)
11.2024 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed various agreements including Lending Partnership, Embedded Stack, Vendor, Consultancy, Advisory, Employment, SaaS, Technology Integration, Share Transfer, and Channel Partner Agreements.
- Conducted extensive legal research, staying up-to-date with legislation changes, directly impacting company policies and procedures.
- Standardized templates and negotiated key clauses for MOUs, NDAs, and commercial contracts.
- Led contract finalization, maintained comprehensive legal records, and liaised with legal consultants and Law Firms.
- Represented the company in legal proceedings and provided strategic legal advice.
- Reduced litigation costs by 20% trough robust contract drafting and proactive risk mitigation.
- Reduced contract processing time by 40% by streamlining contract management processes and leveraging technology.
Legal Counsel
Aditya Birla Finance Limited
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Drafted, vetted, and negotiated various contractual documents like, Master Services Agreement, Non-disclosure Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, Addendums to MSAs, API Integration Agreements, Service Level Agreements, SaaS Agreements
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated over 200 commercial contracts annually, facilitating smooth business operations.
- Negotiating on pertinent and typical clauses like indemnity, intellectual property rights, limitation of liability, arbitration, etc Involved in overall Contract Life Cycle Management for contracts of generic nature and also pertaining to digital lending by NBFCs Working on a special time bound project of the organization for the B2B Digital Ecosystem
- Assist the business team and senior members in the organization in mitigating and providing legal advice to them to address any legal concern in any transaction of complex nature.
Legal Manager
TruBoard Partners
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated diverse commercial agreements including MSA, SaaS, Software License, Term Sheets, Collection Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, DPA's, and Business Engagement Letters.
- Developed standardized agreement templates for the company and its affiliates.
- Provided end-to-end support in Technology & Data Legal, including legal research with a tech/data background, negotiation of Software Agreements, drafting of Commercial Contracts, and compliance with Technology Law.
- Drafted privacy policies, disclaimers, T&C for multiple apps and company websites.
- Handled trademark filings, insider trading policy, and AIF compliance calendar.
- Conducted due diligence on 27,000 crore collection portfolio for Reliance Housing Finance and Reliance Capital.
- Advised on ARC portfolio structure, tech implementation, trust deeds, loan and facility agreements, and business transfer agreements.
- Prepared data verification reports on wholesale loan accounts and assisted with AIF compliance and ISO policy implementation.
Legal Manager (Consultant)
Balaji Telefilms Private Limited
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Handled the cases related to the Copyright Infringement, Arbitration, Criminal cases, Labour cases, Defamation suit, Sec 138. Interaction with Marketing & Business Teams to ascertain opportunities for patent enforcement Strategize enforcement options with law firms on technical front with respect to patent/trademark/copyright litigation.
- Appearance in court proceedings and briefings with attorneys & Senior counsel. Timely review of Cease & Desist letters and Plaint prepared by law firms Review of Agreements received from Marketing & Business teams from IP perspective and ensure company IP rights are safeguarded Provide inputs for drafting relevant clauses in the agreement to ensure IP rights in favor of Company.
- Specialized in Technology & Data Legal by delivering strategic guidance, performing legal research on tech/data issues, and overseeing Software Agreements and Commercial Contracts aligned with Technology Law
- Interaction with cross-functional teams for gathering market information, competitor sample availability Scouting patent infringement on relevant websites Extend support to internal teams for Patent landscape & portfolio report.
Legal Associate
PPG Asian Paints
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Vetted and negotiated agreements including Warehouse, Rent, Leave & License, Transporter, C&F, Service, NDA, Term Sheets, Shareholder, JV Agreements, and MOUs.
- Conducted PAN-India dealer and body shop visits, facilitating recoveries of 50+ lakh/month and settling over 200 cases.
- Advised on Technology & Data Legal matters, conducted legal research with a tech/data focus, and managed Software Agreements and Commercial Contracts under evolving Technology Law frameworks.
- Coordinated with external legal counsels and supported court proceedings.
Sr.Retainer Counsel
Shriram Transport Finance
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a range of commercial contracts, including MSAs, NDAs, MOUs, addendums, API integration agreements, SLAs, and SaaS agreements.
- Provided end-to-end support in Technology & Data Legal, including legal research with a tech/data background, negotiation of Software Agreements, drafting of Commercial Contracts, and compliance with Technology Law.
- Handled company disputes including NI Act (Section 138) cases, arbitration, and pre-litigation proceedings. Conducted legal research, coordinated with panel advocates, managed weekly MIS updates, and drafted all related legal documents.
Education
BLS.LLB -
Mumbai University
Mumbai 06-2018
HSC -
MK Gandhi JR. College
03-2012
Skills
- Legal operations
- Contract negotiation
- Policy development
- Compliance
- Project management
- Business law
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team building
Languages
English Native
Hindi Native
Marathi Native
Strengths
- Outstanding Communicator: Specialists in explaining complex legal terminologies in simple language to business partners, enabling better decision-making.
- Legal operations leadership: Efficiently enhance legal strategies and business growth.
- Contract expert: Skilled in contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
- Strategic leader: Strong leadership in driving legal strategies for business growth and risk mitigation.
- Policy Development: Played a leading role in the development and implementation of company-wide policies that led to 20% increased efficiency.
- Stakeholder communication: Effective at building collaborative relationships and liaising with stakeholders.
- Risk management: Proficient in managing legal risks protecting business interests efficiently.
- Contract proficiency: Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
- Contract drafting expertise: Skilled in creating robust contracts and templates.
- Risk and compliance proficiency: Expert in minimizing risks and ensuring compliance.
- Compliance proficiency: Experienced in legal compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Risk mitigation expertise: Excels in reducing risks and ensuring legal compliance across operations.
Timeline
Sr. Legal Manager
Leo1 (Formerly Financepeer)
11.2024 - Current
Legal Counsel
Aditya Birla Finance Limited
06.2024 - 07.2024
Legal Manager
TruBoard Partners
05.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Manager (Consultant)
Balaji Telefilms Private Limited
11.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Associate
PPG Asian Paints
11.2019 - 08.2021
Sr.Retainer Counsel
Shriram Transport Finance
12.2018 - 11.2019
BLS.LLB -
Mumbai University
HSC -
MK Gandhi JR. College