Open To Work
Arpana Poddar
Pune
Work Preference
Summary
Compliance and Legal Tech professional with nearly 8 years of experience in compliance management, legal governance, and technology-driven solutions, managing compliance programs and regulatory requirements across 250+ clients. Currently leading the Legal Updates Team at Legasis, driving end-to-end legal and regulatory update management across diverse industry sectors. Expertise in Labour Codes, DPDP compliance, regulatory reporting, compliance tools, contract risk management, change management and internal controls. Proven track record in building a strong compliance culture through training and site audits, leveraging technology to enhance risk mitigation, governance and business alignment.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Legasis Private Limited
Pune
11.2024 - Current
- Led a team of 14 legal professionals in end-to-end legal and regulatory update management across Automotive, BFSI, Real Estate and other sectors, covering identification, interpretation, applicability assessment and timely dissemination of regulatory changes.
- Delivered client-facing compliance advisory by analyzing notifications, circulars, amendments and regulatory developments, translating legal requirements into practical compliance actions.
- Conducted workshops, training programs and management sessions on New Labour Codes and DPDP Act, enabling understanding of regulatory impact and implementation requirements.
- Generated ₹30 lakh+ incremental business and revenue by converting emerging compliance requirements into workshops, training and advisory engagements, particularly across Labour Codes, payroll, contractor compliance, EHS and EPF.
- Analyzed RBI Master Directions dated 28 November 2025 and 31 July 2026 covering NBFCs, Payments Banks, AIFIs, Commercial Banks, CICs and other regulated entities.
- Managed and enhanced the internal legal compliance repository, ensuring accurate, current and business-aligned regulatory updates, applicability assessments, mapped laws and compliance requirements.
- Redesigned the legal compliance database and mapping approach to make regulatory content more practical, business-oriented and actionable across industries and functions.
- Designed and implemented automated workflows to map new legal and regulatory updates against existing laws and compliance obligations, reducing manual effort and accelerating dissemination.
- Integrated AI-driven capabilities into legal update and compliance processes for automated regulatory analysis, industry applicability assessment, update generation and compliance checklist creation.
- Contributed to an AI-powered compliance agent, conducting testing, validation and review of AI-generated compliance content to improve accuracy, relevance and usability.
Sr. Legal Associate
PwC
Pune
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducted comprehensive legal analysis across various compliance domains, including Environment, Health & Safety, Human Resources, and Regulatory frameworks.
- Managed engagements from initial demonstrations to final agreement execution.
- Investigated legal compliance violations, proposed corrective measures, and ensured effective implementation.
- Provided clients with legal advisory services, regulatory updates, and training on compliance matters.
- Delivered webinars on significant legal topics such as labor codes, the DPDP Act, and waste management regulations.
- Led physical compliance audits at Tata Motors and Zamil, assessing adherence to regulatory requirements.
Sr. Legal Associate
Teamlease Regtech Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored legal and regulatory updates for clients in diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, telecom, insurance, and automotive.
- Developed industry-specific impact assessment reports on regulatory changes.
- Conducted risk assessments to evaluate compliance effectiveness.
- Researched and interpreted consumer protection laws, labor regulations, and other legal frameworks.
- Compiled comprehensive reports detailing compliance review findings.
Legal Associate
Legasis Private Limited
Pune
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted compliance audits for clients such as Bharat Forge, Merck, Tata International, Nayara Energy, Godrej, and CEAT.
- Provided legal guidance on regulatory and ethical standards.
- Ensured corporate compliance with industry-specific regulations.
- Monitored legislative changes and advised on compliance strategy implementation.
- Led a legal support team of four professionals.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Pune, Maharashtra
New Law College, BVDU
Pune, Maharashtra06-2022
LL.B - Pune, Maharashtra
New Law College, BVDU
Pune, Maharashtra05-2019
Diploma In Corporate Law - Pune, Maharashtra
New Law College, BVDU
Pune, Maharashtra06-2018
B.Com - Commerce
St. Xaviers College
Ranchi06-2016
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance Management
- Regulatory Reporting
- Regulatory technology
- Compliance audits
- Risk assessment
- Legal research
- Project management
- Project Coordination
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Team leadership
Certification
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation from Lawctopus Law School
Timeline
Manager
Legasis Private Limited
11.2024 - Current
Sr. Legal Associate
PwC
12.2022 - 10.2024
Sr. Legal Associate
Teamlease Regtech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - 11.2022
Legal Associate
Legasis Private Limited
05.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Pune, Maharashtra
New Law College, BVDU
LL.B - Pune, Maharashtra
New Law College, BVDU
Diploma In Corporate Law - Pune, Maharashtra
New Law College, BVDU
B.Com - Commerce
St. Xaviers College