Ashita Ashishjee
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced legal professional with over 12 years of expertise in contract management, general corporate advisory, and litigation management. Cleared the All-India Bar Exam in 2012 and registered with the Bar Council of Delhi. Seeking senior-level in-house Legal Management opportunities, with a proven track record of success in chamber practice, Tier 1 law firms, and large multinational corporations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracts Lawyer
Cargill India Private Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
- Currently a part of the Global Contracts Group. I am presently handling commercial contracts from three regions, which includes NA, APAC and EMEA.
- Client facing and multi-jurisdictional role with major focus on supporting clients in APAC and North America (NA)
- Core-team member working with Eudia platform to inculcate augmented intelligence in reviewing of agreements
- A specialist in handling a variety of agreements including inter alia- master services agreements, food sales, product purchase, software-as-a-service, software license, waste disposal, transportation, warehousing, equipment installation/purchase, tolling, lab services, research collaboration, independent consultancy, material transfer and confidentiality agreements
- An expert at leveraging the contract lifecycle management tool- was the core-team member to help team transition from Ariba to the Onit contract lifecycle management tool
- Provide corporate advisory to internal clients on various issues such as anti-bribery, intellectual property laws, food laws, legal metrology, general commercial contract related concerns
- Additional to core duties – standardized agreement templates, volunteered to train business on agreement clauses, been involved in CSR activities, inclusion and diversity trainings
- Chosen team member to collaborate with Contract Management tool service providers to enhance the processes we have in place
- Handled and advised clients on over 5000 transactions
- Successfully managed agreements with key strategic customers of the Company
- Privileged member of the Practicing Law Institute- and have successfully completed various law programs with credits
- A member of the Cargill’s Women Network team that works towards parity and inclusion of women at workplace.
- A member of the company’s Internal Committee on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace
- A member of APAC Law-Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Outside Counsel for DEI team
- A member of the Environmental law team
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Legal Consultant
Philips Lighting
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Responsible for both contract and litigation management in the company
- Thorough review of tenders, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, purchase orders, work orders etc. highlighting contentious issues to business teams and ensuring compliance with global guidelines and laws
- Independently handled litigation matters of the company and liaised with external lawyers
- Created internal knowledge bank with regulatory updates, judicial precedents, legislations, etc. serving as ready reference for internal legal team.
- Proven track-record of quick closure of EESL RFPs and pending litigation.
Freelance legal consultant
Independant Practice
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Actively involved in legal drafting and legal research for my clients
- Made efforts to develop own clientele.
- Independently handled debt recovery and HR related matters in Delhi courts
- Primarily handled drafting of lease & license and consultant agreements
- Aimed to sharpen legal acumen in legal drafting while handling clients on my own.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Associate
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Part of the General Corporate and Public Policy team of the firm
- Drafting of memorandums, legal opinions and white papers
- Conduct due diligences and prepare transaction reports
- Rendered advise on Legal Metrology, Food safety laws, Companies Act and Foreign Contribution Regulation related laws
- Successfully pushed for amendments to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act while working with the core committee of the firm
- Developed content and training material for FSSAI officers while being engaged as their master trainer
- Successfully handled transactions for clients such as Facebook, Fortis Hospitals, Ford Motors, DLF India, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation etc.
- Actively involved in pro bono work through Lex Mundi and Trust Law
Junior lawyer
Rajeev Singh
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Involved in legal drafting and conducting legal research.
- Assisted the senior in making appearances before the Delhi District courts and High Court of Delhi.
- Handled matrimonial disputes, bail and land acquisition matters
- Independently handled recovery of dues related matters
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
Education
CLE Courses - Contract Law- From Trust to Promise to Contract, Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law
BA LLB (Hons) -
Amity Law School
01.2012
CBSE XIIth Board - undefined
Amity International School
01.2007
CBSE Xth Board -
Amity International School
01.2005
Skills
- Commercial contract drafting
- Corporate deal management
- Case study evaluation
- Legal advisory
- Client advisory services
- Legal research and review
- Knowledge of intellectual property law
- Commercial litigation experience
- Risk assessment
- Contract review expertise
- Litigation management
- Environmental law expertise
Certification
- Contract Law- From Trust to Promise to Contract, Harvardx
- Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, Stanford Online
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Cargill, Breakthrough Award, 2019
- Winner in various state and national level debates and moot court competitions
- Essay published in a book by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and received a certificate of excellence personally
Languages
English
Hindi
Timeline
Contracts Lawyer
Cargill India Private Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
Legal Consultant
Philips Lighting
11.2017 - 11.2018
Freelance legal consultant
Independant Practice
05.2017 - 11.2017
Associate
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
06.2015 - 03.2017
Junior lawyer
Rajeev Singh
12.2012 - 06.2015
CBSE XIIth Board - undefined
Amity International School
CLE Courses - Contract Law- From Trust to Promise to Contract, Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law
BA LLB (Hons) -
Amity Law School
CBSE Xth Board -
Amity International School
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