Balgopal Sridharan
PUNE
Summary
A qualified Company Secretary with a knack for simplifying complex legal and corporate tasks. I am skilled at improving the speed and efficiency of legal research and any mechanical task using AI, which has helped my firm save time and work more effectively.
I am the go-to person for the partners in my firm for finishing lengthy, time-consuming tasks as quickly as possible.
I seek an organization that values collaboration and teamwork, where open communication is encouraged, and questions are welcomed. I believe that clarity and confidence in our work drive exceptional results, and I am passionate to contributing to a workplace where no conclusion is reached without addressing any uncertainties.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Trainee
KANJ & Co. LLP
Pune
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Legal Opinions and Research: Prepared legal opinions on various Company Law matters. I conducted extensive research and summarized thousands of case laws to support my findings. Partners often choose me to draft legal opinions and handle research among 50 trainees.
- Improved Efficiency Using AI: Towards the end of my internship, I discovered a way to speed up research and opinion drafting using AI, making the process up to 10 times faster. I documented this to help other trainees work more efficiently.
- Due Diligence and Compliance: Conducted due diligence, handled compliance checks, and took care of annual filings for companies, ensuring everything met regulatory standards.
- Reviewing and Drafting Agreements: Reviewed and drafted various agreements, including Share Purchase Agreements, Rent Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Funding Agreements, always keeping clients' needs in mind.
- Experience with Mergers and Incorporations: Worked on matters related to mergers, demergers, and company incorporations and liquidations, supporting the firm's partners through these complex processes.
- Organizing Study Sessions: Set up study sessions and brainstorming meetings where trainees could share knowledge and skills, which helped us all learn and grow together.
- Clear Communication and Team Support: Acted as a bridge between trainees and partners, helping to resolve any concerns and ensuring good communication within the team.
Education
Company Secretary - Compliance And Legal
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
08-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Manghanmal Udharam College Of Commerce
Pune03-2022
CA Foundation - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01-2020
Skills
- Legal Research: Experienced in digging deep into legal texts and cases to support clear, practical advice
- Contract Review: Comfortable reviewing and drafting various contracts, always aiming to keep things straightforward and fair for clients
- Leadership and management: Take initiative to organize tasks, support team members, and keep projects on track, especially during challenging times
- Using AI for Efficiency: Found ways to use AI to make research much quicker, which has helped me and the team work more efficiently
- Presenting and Public Speaking: Able to break down complex information and explain it in a way that makes sense to everyone
- Persuasive communication: Good at sharing ideas and helping people see different perspectives to reach good decisions
- Teamwork: I am great at asking for help, I value collaboration, and believe in working in synergy and a respectful work environment
Accomplishments
- Achieved the highest score in Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency in the Western region of India.
- Effortlessly completed all three levels of the Company Secretary exams in just two years at the age of 21.
Timeline
Management Trainee
KANJ & Co. LLP
10.2022 - 07.2024
Company Secretary - Compliance And Legal
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Manghanmal Udharam College Of Commerce
CA Foundation - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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