Aniket Pandey

• Seasoned People Manager and Head of Legal & IPR, leading and transforming the legal function of a dynamic organization.
• Trusted advisor to senior management and the Board, specializing in end‑to‑end commercial contracting across international and domestic markets, including MSAs, NDAs, clinical services, R&D, SaaS, IT/ITES, outsourcing, technology transfer, and CRDMO supply agreements.
• Advised on governance, entity compliance, and inter‑company arrangements; provided authoritative counsel on pharma regulations, competition law, FEMA, labour, CSR, and data protection frameworks.
• Supported internal investigations and managed arbitration/litigation portfolio, optimizing panel counsel engagement and cost optimization. Represented the company in high‑value disputes with suppliers and service providers.
• Built and mentored a high‑performing legal team; deployed AI‑driven CLM tools, contracting playbooks, and fallback clauses to drive efficiency, compliance, and pragmatic contracting.
• Specialized in complex litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance; managed strategic patent portfolio including filings, PCT applications and coordination with R&D and external counsel.
• Facilitated business development transactions by advising on M&A, factoring deals and property acquisitions; ensured compliance with statutory requirements, data privacy standards, competition laws, and drug/cosmetics regulations.

• Leading the Services function of Legal Contracting Network (LCN) from Global Capability Center (GCC) with team size of 4 reports. Services Function is primarily engaged in contracting with cross collaboration with other legal functions like compliance, dispute resolution, competition, medical devices, supply chain, clinical trials etc.
• Supporting in drafting and review of complex and varied MSA's and single engagement global contracts such as Master Services Agreement, Software License Agreement, SaaS & PaaS Agreement, IT Services Agreement, Outsourcing Agreement, Staff Augmentation Agreement, Recruitment Services Agreement, Tech Transfer and License Agreement Software Evaluations, General Consultancy Services, Marketing Services Agreement, Clinical Lab Supplies, Pre-Clinical Services Agreement, Clinical Services Agreement, Human Biological Samples Agreement, Clinical Trial Agreements, EEE Agreement, Gene & Cell Line Development Agreement, R&D Services Agreement Material Transfer Agreement, Insurance & Benefits Agreements, Data Privacy Agreement, Data Sharing Agreement, Animal Research and Testing Agreement, LOI, NDA's, Development Agreement, Equipment Lease Agreement, Amendments, Novation, Joinder Agreement, Research & Testing Agreement, amongst others.
• Ensuring compliance with various domain specific regulations and industry standard like GxP, GCP, GMP practices and various statutory compliances including coordination with SME's.
• Advised on regulatory compliance and risk management for product development and commercialization.
• Analyzed emerging legal trends to inform business strategy and influence decision-making processes.
• Mentored junior legal counsel, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Managed, led, and supported a team of 3 in‑house lawyers, overseeing drafting, vetting, reviewing, and negotiation of diverse commercial contracts including NDAs, Master Equipment Purchase Agreements, Global Supply Agreements, Frame Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Distributor and Development Agreements, Warehouse Agreements, R&D Agreements, EPC Agreements, Settlement Agreements, Leave & License, Commercial Leases, Shop‑in‑Shop Agreements, MoUs, Term Sheets, Letters of Intent, Channel Financing Agreements, Receivable Purchase Agreements, Bank Guarantees, Letters of Credit, IP License Agreements, and related notices and claims.
• Represented the company in litigation matters including consumer complaints, writ petitions, debt recovery suits, theft‑related cases and replies to statutory/legal notices, ensuring timely resolution of disputes and risk mitigation.
• Provided legal support on M&A transactions and corporate spin‑offs, advising senior management on structuring, due diligence and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Delivered end‑to‑end legal support across business functions, balancing contractual negotiations with dispute management to safeguard organizational interests.

• Drafted, vetted, and reviewed varied contracts including NDAs, Vendor Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Distributor Agreements, Development Agreements, Service Agreements, and Warehouse Agreements.
  Prepared and executed Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, Agreements to Sell, and General Powers of Attorney, managing registration and execution before Sub‑Registrar offices.
• Handled litigation portfolio covering debt recovery suits, arbitration proceedings, land disputes, legal metrology cases, and property dispute litigations.
• Closed age‑old litigation through settlement related to mesne profits for lease; managed multiple writ petitions, Section 138/142 matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act, civil suits for recovery, and challenges to arbitral awards under Section 32 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
• Managed IP portfolio including patents, trademarks, and designs; oversaw technology license transactions and liaised with government offices for compliance and registrations.
• Supervised day‑to‑day legal operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations, ensuring timely delivery of pragmatic legal solutions.

• Drafting and vetting, review of Term sheets, NDA's, EPC Contracts, Consultancy agreement, Supply agreements, Service agreements, Development agreements, Land Development agreement, O&M agreements, Letter of Intent, Letters, Legal Notices, Claims etc.

• Gained foundational litigation exposure in district courts and the High Court, focusing on drafting and filing writ petitions, consumer complaints, plaints, replies, and legal notices. Handled cheque dishonour matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act, along with property and contractual disputes. Developed strong skills in legal drafting, procedural compliance and client representation during admission hearings and interim relief applications, laying a solid base for subsequent specialization in corporate and commercial law.

GPA: 70%

GPA: 3.1/4 (81%)

Percentage: 61.6%

Percentage: 57.4%