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ASWIN PRADEEP

Summary


Legal professional with significant experience in legal research, drafting, and client consultation. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in contract negotiation, litigation support, and regulatory compliance. Known for delivering results through analytical thinking and effective communication. Graduate of 5-year B.A.LLB (Hons) integrated law course from The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi (NUALS).

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

Vedanta Resources

Associate Legal Counsel
08.2023 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Drafted, vetted, and negotiated MDO, BOOT, O&M, concessions agreements and more high value contracts for the business unit.
  • Reviewed, vetted, and drafted RFPs, bank guarantees, NDAs, and lease deeds.
  • Key member in establishing the legal compliance framework for the business unit and has overseen multiple statutory audits while ensuring minimum statutory non-compliance.
  • Advised senior management on regulatory issues and changes in laws along with drafting responses to notices by bodies and authorities such as Nominated Authority, Pollution Control Board, and Ministry Of Environment and Forest.
  • Assisted in resolving legal and regulatory issues relating to mining, land acquisition, labour laws, and environmental laws while briefing senior management on the issues.
  • Managed high-stakes litigation at both the High Courts and The Supreme Court while briefing external counsels and ensuring favorable outcomes for the organization.

Education

National University of Advanced Legal Studies
Kochi

B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.)
06.2023

University Overview

GPA: 8.6 CGPA

Skills

  • Document review
  • Legal drafting
  • Case analysis
  • Legal writing
  • Legal research
  • Contract drafting

Internships

Vedanta Limited (ESL Steel) ( June – August, 2022)

  • Drafted replies to operational creditors, termination of contract notices, and assisted in the drafting of writ petitions in high-stakes matters.
  • Worked on the standardization of various contracts with company credentials and specified terms.


Grene Robotics (December 2021)

  • Prepared detailed notes for the legal team on privacy regulation and compliance requirements in EU, select US States and India while comparing the relevant provisions of the privacy regulations in the selected jurisdictions.
  • Assisted in the drafting and vetting of service and consultancy contracts for the company.


National Centre For Mergers And Acquisition Laws (October, 2021)

  • Researched and wrote articles on various legal facets of M&A happening in India and around the world.
  • Conducted in-depth research and presented a paper on ESG and its impact on M&A


Indian Society For Artificial Intelligence And Law (July, 2021)

  • Researched areas of intersection between artificial intelligence, business, IP law, and emerging AI trends in different spheres along with the prospective rules for governance of AI


Moonstone Partners (November, 2021) 

  • Worked on drafting note for issuance of ESOP, drafting of a term sheet, and helped in preparation of capital markets newsletter for the firm.
  • Researched and drafted a note on the emerging importance of ESG criteria for businesses in various jurisdictions and the widespread practice of greenwashing with its implications on an international scale.

Certifications

  • Completed online certificate course on “Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry” offered by the University of Pennsylvania.

Publications

  • AI and IP: Potential Challenges, Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research (IJLLR), 2582-8878, 2021
  • Mergers and Acquisitions in the Era of Sustainable Finance, Law Essentials Journal, 2582-6735, 2021
  • The Taylor Swift Copyright Saga, Khurana and Khurana Blog, 2022

Timeline

Associate Legal Counsel

Vedanta Resources
08.2023 - 11.2024

National University of Advanced Legal Studies

B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.)
ASWIN PRADEEP