CHANDRIKA JAYARAM
Bangalore
Summary
Dedicated and skilled attorney specializing in law with several years of experience in legal counseling. Expert drafter of contract agreements and advocate for business associations. Committed to pursuing best outcomes for clients and legal firms alike. To contribute positively towards a project and team that works on Corporate Business Laws impacting an Enterprise Work Force. To be an integral part of your organization & face challenges across Legal & Commercial domains.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Counsel
Nag Associates
07.2014 - Current
- Lead legal counsel in complex civil, criminal, corporate, family and constitutional law cases, representing clients in high-stakes matters before the High Court, Supreme Court, and other judicial forums
- Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to corporate clients, government agencies, and private individuals on a wide range of legal issues
- Draft and review legal documents, including petitions, affidavits, contracts, and agreements, ensuring legal compliance and protecting clients' interests
- Mentor and supervise junior advocates, paralegals, and legal associates, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Negotiate and settle disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including arbitration and mediation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and peers in the legal community, enhancing reputation and business opportunities
- Lead the preparation and presentation of legal arguments, consistently achieving favourable outcomes in significant litigation and arbitration cases
- Stay updated with legal developments and precedents, ensuring effective representation and compliance with evolving laws.
Vice President
Expora Database Consulting Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2014
- HR and Finance
- Manage the overall functioning of the Company
- Implementing new policies and strategies that work towards the goals of the Company
- Getting new clients and contracts to the Company
- To plan, develop and coordinate the policies, activities and staff augmentation of the Human Resource department
- Consulting with management about the overall monetary health of the Company
Senior Legal Executive
Sonata Software Limited
03.2008 - 03.2012
- Legal
- To review all Contracts entered by the Company and give inputs/feedback on the same and organize for signatures
- To draft contracts and other legal documents to be entered by the Company
- To update and maintain file of all Contracts after signature
- To update and circulate any changes in applicable laws
- Contract Management
- Compliance
- To collect and compile Monthly Compliance reports from various branches
- To collect statutory compliance reports from various department and to ensure that they have complied with the same to be placed before the Board Meeting every quarter
Senior Legal Associate
PnB Tech Waves, LPO
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Doing Legal Research in various areas of law like IPR, Insurance, Real Estate, Immigration, Matrimonial and Family laws for various law firms based in US, UK and Canada
- Legal Drafting and Litigation Support related work in various areas of law as required by the Law Firms in US, UK and Canada (Using Lexis-Nexis and West Law for Litigation Tasks)
- Preparation of legal opinions in specified practice areas, Preparation of briefs and facts at all levels of Court, Preparation of updates on key legal issues, Preparation of Research Memoranda in specified practice areas and Case Review and Analysis.
Associate
RexLex.Inc
03.2007 - 08.2007
- Drafting contracts and vetting agreements of some IT companies, including due diligence aspects, preparing of checklists and drafting of reports.
Associate
Nag Associates
03.2006 - 02.2007
- Drafting Agreements, Various Deeds & Contracts with civil law related matters and all documentation works pertaining land related laws and participating in various negotiations
- Attending to all Legal issues pertaining to the non-implementation & execution of contracts.
Legal Advisor
General High Court, MMS Channel Distribution Pvt. Ltd
03.2005 - 12.2005
- Drafting Agreements & Licensing Contacts between Cable TV Operators and MMS Channel, with regard to distribution rights for certain Television channels all over India
- Attending to all Legal issues pertaining to the non-implementation & execution of contracts
- Additional responsibility of HR Department as their HR Executive for the purpose of conducting and coordinating recruitment activities.
Junior Counsel
M.P Associates
08.2004 - 03.2005
- Appeared before the High Court of Karnataka, Civil Court, Matrimonial Court & Labor Court
- Drafting of Legal Notices, Agreements, Contracts, Due Diligence, Client interactions & interviews.
Lawyer Apprentice
M.P Associates
04.2002 - 07.2004
- Provided support to Senior Counsel’s for case studies
- Research including Interpretation of Statutes
- Research on supporting Judgments & precedents set by the Supreme Court & High Courts
- Attend Court proceedings to make observations and notes.
Education
BA.L -
Vivekananda College of Law
MBL - Master in Business Law
National Law School of India University
Skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Courtroom presentation
- Client interaction
- Legal research
- Knowledge of Indian legal system
- Court procedures
- Self-motivated
- Focused
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
- Team coordination
- Institutional work ethics
- Discipline
Accomplishments
- 6th Rank Holder from Bangalore University in B.A., Law for the year 2002.
- 4th Rank Holder from Bangalore University in LLB for the year 2004.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/31/82
- Marital Status: Married
Corecompetency
- Understanding of a Corporate Environment.
- 22 Years of Experience.
- 10 Years IT/Software Company working experience.
- 12 Years of Lead Legal Counsel.
Timeline
Senior Legal Counsel
Nag Associates
07.2014 - Current
Vice President
Expora Database Consulting Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2014
Senior Legal Executive
Sonata Software Limited
03.2008 - 03.2012
Senior Legal Associate
PnB Tech Waves, LPO
09.2007 - 02.2008
Associate
RexLex.Inc
03.2007 - 08.2007
Associate
Nag Associates
03.2006 - 02.2007
Legal Advisor
General High Court, MMS Channel Distribution Pvt. Ltd
03.2005 - 12.2005
Junior Counsel
M.P Associates
08.2004 - 03.2005
Lawyer Apprentice
M.P Associates
04.2002 - 07.2004
BA.L -
Vivekananda College of Law
MBL - Master in Business Law
National Law School of India University
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