Dharmendra Singh Thakur
Ahmedabad
Summary
Pursuing long-term role within organization to leverage expertise in law alongside diverse departmental interests that contribute to company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Legal Manager
Aditya Birla capital limited
Ahmedabad
04.2025 - Current
- Managed secured and unsecured legal activities for Gujarat state including litigation management.
- Managing all legal activities of entire Gujarat in unsecured products like Credit cards, Personal loans, Business loans & digital(both flows & Recovery).
- Managed Arbitration , Execution petition, Sec 138, Sec 25 (PASA), section 9, section 11, warrant executions, coordination with bailiff's in court & conducting Pre- litigation Lok-Adalat in Gujarat.
- Managing all legal MIS, Against cases data of entire Gujarat & MP (Ahmedabad , Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, Indore, Bhopal and other cities of Gujarat.
- Managed coordination between external counsel, courts, government entities for case resolution.
- Tracked ongoing cases generating reports for senior management oversight.
- Handled disputes, claims, legal notices ensuring regulatory compliance in business activities.
- Filed court pleadings and appeals; collaborated with clients and attorneys on case strategy.
- Executed thorough legal research and data analysis enhancing informed strategic planning.
Legal Executive
Balmukund Pethani & Associates
Ahmedabad
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Authenticity in handling cases like Negotiable instrumental Act (section 138, Section 25 (PASA) and summary/Commercial suits as well.
- SARFAESI Act (Sec - 14).
- Prepared Property title Reports by verifying & Checking title Reports of Land, 7/12 as well as mutation entries (Khata no.6) for mortgage loans.
- Keeping records of all legal files & all essential data under my Authority.
Legal Manager
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Managing all legal activities of entire Gujarat for unsecured products like credit card, Personal loans, Business loans & Consumer durable loans (flow & Recovery).
- Arbitration initiation, Filing execution petition, Sec 138, Sec 25 (PASA), warrant executions, coordination with bailiff's in court & conducting Pre- litigation Lok-Adalat of Gujarat & MP.
- Managing all legal (EP MIS, Against cases data data of entire Gujarat & MP (Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, Indore, Bhopal and other cities of Gujarat & MP).
- Coordinating with advocates in court and coordinating with all other departments.
- Client handling (in various departments like collections, compliance escalations & others).
- Keeping regular track of court matters & update in MIS.
- Coordinating for proper functioning of all type legal matters including client escalations pertains to my location.
- Coordinating with Advocate for labor compliance and also verify Trademark and copyright obtained. Also provide necessary documents required for the compliance of the same.
Education
Bachelor of Law (Special) - L.L.B.
Siddharth Law College, Gandhinagar University
Gandhinagar, Gujarat06-2016
Speciality in English Communication -
Oxford Academy
Ahmedabad, Gujarat04-2014
B.com - Advanced Accounting and Auditing
National College of Commerce, Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat04-2011
Diploma in Higher Computer Application -
Shri Ram Academy
Ahmedabad, Gujarat04-2008
Skills
- Litigation management
- Legal research
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract negotiation
- Case strategy
- Risk assessment
- Recovery (collections)
Certification
All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
Accomplishments
• For registering an FIR against 21 offenders (arrested later) in the Surat fraud case of 65 lacs and converting many cases as well, received the Kotak DNA award (highest recognition) from whole-time director Shanti Ekambaram.
• Official member of the Screenwriter Association.
Ahmedabad Rifle and Military Academy passed out (Commissioner Signatory) Batch 2008.
• Official member of the Screenwriter Association.
Ahmedabad Rifle and Military Academy passed out (Commissioner Signatory) Batch 2008.
Awards
- Top Gun Award
- Kotak DNA award
- Rifle & Military Certified
Languages
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
Timeline
Area Legal Manager
Aditya Birla capital limited
04.2025 - Current
Legal Executive
Balmukund Pethani & Associates
01.2015 - 03.2021
Legal Manager
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Law (Special) - L.L.B.
Siddharth Law College, Gandhinagar University
Speciality in English Communication -
Oxford Academy
B.com - Advanced Accounting and Auditing
National College of Commerce, Gujarat University
Diploma in Higher Computer Application -
Shri Ram Academy