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Anuja Salkar

Summary

Legal professional with seven years of experience specializing in contract lifecycle management, corporate legal advisory, and data protection. Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including EPC, SaaS, EULA, and service contracts, across sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and technology. Successfully led the implementation of CLM tools to streamline legal operations and enhance compliance. Experienced in advising on employment law, intellectual property, and GDPR compliance. Currently pursuing CIPP-E certification to strengthen expertise in privacy laws. Known for delivering practical, business-aligned legal solutions, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented professional with expertise in contract drafting, risk management, and compliance monitoring. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and optimizing contract processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager – Legal

DWF Group
Pune
08.2025 - Current

Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Proof of Concept Agreements, Electronic Trading Agreements, Order Forms, Short-Form Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and related addendums.

Team Management
• Managing and supervising a team of 4 members, ensuring timely delivery and quality of work; allocating tasks and monitoring overall team performance.

Project Management (NDA Workstream)
• Acting as Project Manager for NDA-related work, overseeing end-to-end execution and ensuring adherence to timelines and stakeholder requirements.

Legal Consultant

Sorigin Services Private Limited
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Drafting, Review, and Negotiation of Legal documents
  • Drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of contracts, including EPC, BOP, O&M, contracts pertaining to Financial Services, Software License Agreements, Software Development Agreements, SaaS Agreements, End-User License Agreements (EULA), and Software Maintenance & Support Agreements.
  • Experienced in the drafting and review of various policies of companies/firms such as POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment), Privacy Policy, Risk Management and Assessment Policy, Disaster Management Policy, IT security Policy
  • Project Lead for Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool implementation
  • Led the full implementation of the CLM tool across the group, optimizing contract management processes and driving operational efficiency. Customized the tool to meet business needs, led crossfunctional teams, and ensured seamless adoption through training and support. Enhanced contract visibility, compliance, and risk management across the Group.
  • Risk Advisory and Litigation Tracking
  • Maintain and update the litigation tracker to provide accurate and up-to-date reports for senior leadership.
  • Ensure that litigation risks are properly monitored and mitigated through effective communication and oversight of external legal teams.

Legal Consultant

Asian Paints Limited
Mumbai
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Mumbai
  • Contract Drafting & Negotiation
  • Successfully drafted and negotiated a variety of commercial agreements, such as Service Agreements, Supply Agreements, Manpower Agreements, Marketing and Event Management Agreements, Supply Chain Agreements, Equipment Rental Agreements, HR Agreements, and IT Agreements (including Software License, Development, SaaS, EULA, and Maintenance & Support Agreements). Also worked on contracts for Plastic and Hazardous Waste Management, Designer Contracts, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), among others.
  • HR & Employment Law
  • Drafted HR Agreements that followed employment laws, data protection rules, and workplace safety standards. Provided legal advice on employee-related matters to make sure contracts followed company policies and labor laws.
  • Intellectual Property & Data Protection
  • Gave advice on protecting the company's intellectual property (IP) and data. Developed contract clauses to protect the company's assets and ensure compliance with data protection laws like GDPR.
  • Advising Stakeholders
  • Acted as a trusted advisor to internal teams, offering advice on contract terms, compliance, and how changes in language or regulations might impact the business. Helped ensure business decisions followed legal best practices.
  • Contract Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensured that all contracts met legal requirements and company policies. Reviewed and updated contracts to reduce legal risks and ensure compliance with laws and internal standards.
  • Bank Guarantees
  • Managed bank guarantees, making sure they were properly used in contracts and provided advice on their role in different agreements.
  • CLM Tool Implementation
  • Led the successful introduction of a new Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool, which improved contract management processes, made operations more efficient, and ensured alignment with the company's business goals.
  • Mumbai

Legal Consultant

Independent Legal Consultant
Mumbai
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Mumbai
  • Drafted:
  • Leave and License Agreement for properties on rent
  • Lease deed
  • MOU
  • Legal Notice
  • Affidavit
  • Power of Attorney
  • Mumbai

Legal Consultant

Shoppers Stop Limited
Mumbai
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: Mumbai
  • Drafted:
  • Employment agreements for new employees joining the company.
  • Photography Agreement where the company as getting into contract with the photographer for specific project.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement for Software Licensing.
  • Marketing Agreement.
  • Legal Notice under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
  • Service Agreement
  • Sponsorship Agreement.
  • Compiled a Trademark Search Report regarding the validity of trademarks.
  • Liaised with counsel for updates on ongoing cases against Shoppers Stop.
  • Assisted the senior manager during negotiations

Attorney Associate/Contract Specialist for Microsoft Corporation

Integreon Managed Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
12.2015 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: Mumbai
  • Reviewed & finalized:
  • Master Agreements.
  • License Contracts.
  • Statement of Work.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement.
  • Sponsorship Agreement.
  • Marketing Agreements.
  • Mumbai

Education

B.L.S. LL.B. -

Children Welfare Centre College of Law
Mumbai
01.2015

Class 12th - Science Stream

Ramnivas Ruia College of Science and Arts
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2010

Skills

  • Contract Drafting
  • Risk management
  • Policy drafting
  • Legal research
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Stakeholder advising
  • Litigation tracking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Legal consulting
  • Contract Review
  • Negotiation
  • Contract Life Cycle Management
  • Contract Administration

Certification

  • CIPP-E, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Currently Pursuing
  • Intellectual Property Rights, World Intellectual Property Organization, 2017

Extracurricular Activities

Gold Medal, State Level Rifle Shooting Competition, 2007 Bronze Medal, National Level Rifle Shooting Competition, 2007 Silver Medal, District Level Rifle Shooting Competition, 2008 Qualified, Common Wealth Trials of Rifle Shooting Competition, 2008

Moot Court Activities

Winner, Intra College Moot Court Competition, 2014

License

Enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, MAH/4946/2015

Timeline

Assistant Manager – Legal

DWF Group
08.2025 - Current

Legal Consultant

Sorigin Services Private Limited
09.2024 - 04.2025

Legal Consultant

Asian Paints Limited
09.2022 - 08.2024

Legal Consultant

Independent Legal Consultant
02.2021 - 08.2022

Legal Consultant

Shoppers Stop Limited
12.2018 - 03.2019

Attorney Associate/Contract Specialist for Microsoft Corporation

Integreon Managed Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 03.2017

B.L.S. LL.B. -

Children Welfare Centre College of Law

Class 12th - Science Stream

Ramnivas Ruia College of Science and Arts
Anuja Salkar