Deepika Singh
New Delhi,
Summary
Qualified Legal Professional experienced in Corporate Legal Advisory, Contract Drafting & Vetting, and Litigation Management. Delivered comprehensive legal solutions through expertise in drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements while ensuring regulatory compliance. Managed complex litigation matters across multiple judicial forums and developed strategies for Intellectual Property Rights protection and compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager- Legal
Synokem Pharmaceuticals Limited
New Delhi
07.2024 - Current
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing various commercial and corporate agreements including Contract Manufacturing Agreements (CMAs), OEM Agreements, Quality Agreements, Supply Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Distribution Agreements, Loan License Agreements, Lease Deeds, Employment-related Agreements, and Service Contracts while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
- Managing Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters including trademark and patent searches, filings, renewals, examination reports, oppositions, objections, and brand protection strategies.
- Handling litigation matters before various Courts, Labour Courts, and Tribunals including Industrial Dispute matters; coordinating with external counsels; drafting and vetting written statements, replies, notices, pleadings, affidavits, applications, and settlement documents; and managing filing, documentation, and case coordination.
- Providing legal advisory and strategic support to management and cross-functional teams including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Finance, HR, and Commercial Departments for smooth execution of contracts, compliance management, and dispute resolution.
- Conducting legal research, due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring to safeguard organizational interests and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations including the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, NPPA Guidelines, Factories Act, Plastic Waste Management Rules, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and other applicable corporate and pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks.
- Advising on Legal Metrology and Labelling Compliance matters and ensuring adherence to applicable packaging, labeling, and regulatory standards.
- Handling property-related legal matters including drafting, reviewing, and vetting lease deeds, leave & license agreements, and other property-related contracts.
- Handling arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution matters while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations.
Legal Associate
KRM Ayurveda Private Limited
New Delhi
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Drafted, reviewed, negotiated, and vetted various commercial and pharmaceutical agreements including Supply Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Agreements, Employment-related Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Lease Deeds, and other business contracts while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Provided legal opinions, memoranda, advisory notes, and strategic legal support to management on matters relating to contracts, disputes, regulatory obligations, risk mitigation, and corporate compliance.
- Conducted in-depth legal research, analysis, and due diligence on corporate, commercial, pharmaceutical, labour, and regulatory laws to support business operations and ensure legal compliance.
- Managed litigation matters in Labour Court and Industrial Dispute cases; drafted legal documents and coordinated with external counsel to advance ongoing legal proceedings.
- Monitored implementation of contractual clauses and ensured timely compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations under applicable laws.
- Conducted compliance assessments and risk analyses to identify legal and commercial risks; recommended legal safeguards to protect organizational interests.
- Handled settlement documentation and dispute resolution matters while ensuring completion of legal formalities and compliance procedures.
- Managed Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters including trademark searches, filings, renewals, examination reports, objections, opposition matters, and brand protection-related documentation.
- Advised on Legal Metrology and Labelling Compliance requirements and ensured adherence to applicable packaging, labeling, and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated with management, business teams, regulatory departments, and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution of contracts and compliance monitoring.
Legal Associate
Bera Law Office
New Delhi
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Drafted, reviewed, and vetted various legal documents including pleadings, petitions, written statements, legal notices, affidavits, applications, motions, writs, discovery documents, and other litigation-related documentation while ensuring procedural and legal compliance.
- Managed multiple litigation matters simultaneously, monitored case progress, maintained compliance with court timelines and procedural requirements, and coordinated filing, documentation, and case management activities.
- Represented clients before various Courts and Forums in civil, matrimonial, cheque bounce matters under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, consumer, arbitration, commercial, and property-related disputes; attended court proceedings, client meetings, and settlement negotiations.
- Prepared evidence through affidavits, interrogatories, legal briefs, and cross-examination questionnaires; conducted cross-examination of witnesses in matrimonial, cheque bounce, commercial, and civil disputes.
- Drafted and argued interim applications, restoration applications, admission matters, and other procedural applications before various judicial forums to ensure timely progression of cases.
- Successfully obtained interim maintenance orders under the Domestic Violence Act, Section 125 CrPC, and Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act and secured interim custody orders in child custody proceedings.
- Raised jurisdictional objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and handled arbitration-related proceedings ensuring compliance with procedural and legal requirements.
- Successfully secured refund of consideration amounts before the State Consumer Forum and UP-RERA authorities and achieved favorable outcomes in ex-parte divorce matters and other civil disputes.
Education
BALLB -
CCS University
08.2011 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Delhi University
08.2010 - 07.2013
12th CBSE
10th CBSE
New Delhi Skills
- Contract Drafting, Vetting & Negotiation
- Legal Advisory & Opinion Writing
- Litigation Management
- Employment Law Compliance
- Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
- Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial Laws
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Trademark & Patent Filings
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Data Privacy Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Compliance Monitoring
- Factories Act Compliance
- Legal Metrology & Labelling Compliance
- Legal Research & Due Diligence
- Property & Lease Documentation
- Drafting of Pleadings, Notices & Legal Documents
- Case Management & Court Coordination
- E-Filing & Physical Filing
- Documentation & Legal Record Management
- Stakeholder & Client Management
- Cross-functional Coordination
- MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
INTERNSHIPS
Chamber of KTS Tulsi (Member of Rajya Sabha)
Legal Intern | 2014
- Conducted legal research and assisted in drafting legal documents, case briefs, and advisory notes.
- Observed court proceedings and assisted in litigation-related documentation and case preparation.
- Assisted in client coordination, legal analysis, and preparation of case summaries on civil and corporate matters.
Bera Law Office
Legal Intern | 2015
- Assisted in drafting pleadings, legal notices, affidavits, and other litigation-related documents.
- Conducted legal research on civil, matrimonial, cheque bounce, and commercial matters.
- Assisted in case filing, documentation, court coordination, and preparation of evidence and case records.
License
Bar Council Of India
Membership
- Delhi High Court Bar Association
- Saket Bar Association
Timeline
Deputy Manager- Legal
Synokem Pharmaceuticals Limited
07.2024 - Current
Legal Associate
KRM Ayurveda Private Limited
01.2021 - 06.2024
Legal Associate
Bera Law Office
01.2017 - 12.2020
BALLB -
CCS University
08.2011 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Delhi University
08.2010 - 07.2013
12th CBSE
10th CBSE