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DIVYA THAKUR

DIVYA THAKUR

Legal
New Dekhu

Summary

Legal professional and ISO 27001 certified with hands-on experience in contract management and negotiation, privacy and information security matters, regulatory and secretarial compliance, and legal research. Experienced in guiding compliance programs under the DPDP Act and GDPR, reviewing and negotiating DPAs, BAA, Security Exhibits, Vendor agreements, and building privacy awareness through training and communication initiatives. Equipped with a well-rounded background spanning corporate law, technology law, and litigation. Committed to delivering practical, business-aligned legal solutions at the intersection of law, technology, and data privacy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager – Risk and Compliance – Contract Risk

HCL Technologies Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed and negotiated Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Data Protection Agreements (DPAs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Security Exhibits, DORA Addendums to ensure compliance with global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA etc.) and protect organizational interest.
  • Drafted, reviewed, and updated privacy policies, compliance frameworks, and contractual documentation.
  • Monitored and analyzed data protection and privacy law developments across jurisdiction, assessed applicability, and advised cross-border and cross-functional teams on business and contractual implications.
  • Evaluated Information Security, Privacy exhibits and other relevant documents for delivery teams, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with contractual and regulatory standards while translating legal requirements into clear operational actions
  • Safeguarded the company’s position by identifying and mitigating privacy and information security risks across contracts and business initiatives.
  • Conducted risk assessments of contractual obligations, highlighted exposure areas, and recommended practical mitigation strategies.
  • Strengthened the company’s privacy and data protection framework by implementing best practices and ensuring adherence to international standards.
  • Peer reviewed documents with team to ensure accuracy and quality risk assessment.
  • Imparted training to new joiners for the process involved along with quarterly team presentation on the privacy developments across jurisdictions and its impact.
  • Maintained MIS and Reports for the tasks handled on weekly basis by the team to the management.


Deputy Manager- Legal Contracts Management

Zscaler Softech India Private Limited
12.2020 - 06.2022
  • Led contract negotiations and reviewed a wide spectrum of commercial agreements, including Data Protection Agreements, SaaS, MSAs, SLAs, Business Collaboration Agreements, Partnership Deeds, and SoWs from both the client and vendor sides.
  • Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between legal, sales, finance, IT security, and delivery teams to achieve balanced contractual outcomes.
  • Formulated and implemented the Employee Benefit Trust Deed, company policies under PMLA, POSH, Vigilance, and Whistleblower frameworks to ensure statutory compliance.
  • Advised cross-functional teams on contractual obligations and risks, translating complex legal terms into actionable business guidance.
  • Streamlined contract management processes by introducing structured templates, playbooks, and negotiation checklists, reducing turnaround time, and ensuring consistency.
  • Researched and evaluated risk factors regarding business decisions & operations and offering proactive advice on possible legal issues.
  • Led a team in managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, vetting, negotiation, and execution of global commercial and non-commercial agreements.
  • Mentored and guided junior legal professionals on best practices in contract review, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation.
  • Collaborated with external counsel on corporate/commercial transactions and specialized matters, securing favorable contractual/legal outcomes. Dealt with top-tier legal firms of the country on behalf of the Company.

Manager- Secretarial, Legal and Finance

SMAS Auto Leasing India Private Limited (A Sumitomo Corporation, Japan subsidiary)
03.2017 - 11.2020
  • Oversaw all contracts from drafting, negotiation to termination, ensuring obligations were met, risks were mitigated, and compliance standards are maintained. Experienced face to face client meetings along with Sales.
  • Strengthened governance by drafting procedures, guidelines, ensuring enforcement, and promoting transparency, and accountability across the organization.
  • Handled RFPs and RFQs, conducting legal risk analysis and highlighting potential exposure areas in general business transactions.
  • Advised and updated management on new or amended laws, rules, and regulations, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Maintained internal controls and compliance frameworks through internal, statutory, and secretarial audits, and corrective action planning.
  • Provided legal assistance in replying to clients' legal notices in cases of default, while ensuring the protection of the company’s legal position.
  • Represented and managed litigations while advising on resolution strategies on behalf of the Company.
  • Handled all company secretarial compliance from annual MCA filings, RBI filings, and annual and quarterly banking compliance, maintaining repository single-handedly.
  • Managed statutory registrations and renewals with Government Authorities (e.g., Trade Certificates, Shops & Establishment Certificates, LEI Certificates), ensuring seamless regulatory compliance.
  • Planned, strategized, and executed legal remedies for resolution of NPA accounts, ensuring timely recovery and protecting organizational financial interests.
  • Maintained comprehensive MIS for Finance, commercial agreements, litigations, and contract management, enabling visibility and control across the contract lifecycle.
  • Handled bank credit facility matters along with maintaining the statutuory compliance.

Legal manager and Company Secretary

Khatema Fibres Limited, A Paper Manufacturing Company
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted Sales in late payment matters by serving legal notices for default payments.
  • Supporting Finance team in Statutory and Internal Audits.
  • Handling of Corporate secretarial matters

1. Annual MCA filing

2. FLA filings with RBI

3. Maintenance of Statutory Registers as per the Companies Act of 2013.

4. Liasoning at Govt. Office.

5. Matters relating to Stamping of Sahre Certificates with Revenue Department, Delhi.

6. Apprising Key Managerial Personnel about the delevopments in the applicable laws.

7. Assisting Finance Dept. in Banking related matters.

Assistant Company Secretary

JMD Limited, A Real Estate Group
06.2014 - 12.2015
  • Assisted legal reprentative in drafting and serving legal notices to clients in case of default and reply thereto as and when required.
  • Independently handled all compliance matters for 23 group companies related to board and general meetings, appointment of directors, managerial personnel and their resignations, capital infusion from foreign entities, and event-based secretarial compliance, including the preparation and filing of various forms with the MCA.
  • Formed Committees – Audit Committee, Whistleblower Committee, Anti-Corruption Committee, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee etc. under various laws applicable to the Company
  • Prepared and filed Form FCGPR with RBI w.r.t issue of shares to Non-Resident Entity.
  • Prepared and filed ARF application with RBI.
  • Obtained approval from DIPP/DEA for investment in India.
  • Prepared and filed Foreign Liabilities & Assets to RBI online.
  • Obtained approval for Finance Lease License with DIPP/DEA.
  • Gained experience in dealing with Govt. Authorities such as Registrar of Companies, Reserve Bank of India, DIPP, Banks, Auditors & Legal Counsels.

Management Trainee & Assistant CS

Pradeep Debnath & Company, Company Secretaries
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Assisted Client Companies in urgent legal drafting matters.
  • Assisted in the preparation of the Search and Due Diligence Report of companies for lenders and other purposes.
  • Assisted in stamp duty on the issue of share certificates.
  • Facilitated the timely completion of secretarial and internal audit.
  • Handled banking compliance for the client's loan requirements—taking fresh loans and repayments at the lowest rate by negotiation, renewal of sanction letters, and addition and deletion of authorized signatories.
  • Incorporated companies, LLPs, and NPOs.
  • Handled secretarial compliance and filing for client companies.
  • Maintained statutory registers for client companies.

Education

Company Secretary - Corporate Law

Institute of Company Secretaries of India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -

Delhi University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) - undefined

Lloyd Law College
01.2015

Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Services and Legislation

NALSAR-Hyderabad
01.2021

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Team development

Task delegation

Workforce management

Goal setting

Policy and procedure development

Continuous improvement

Decision-making

Certification

7 Habits of Highly effective people by Franklin Covey, Managing Multiple Projects by Educasia

Accomplishments

  • Part of ‘Best Presenters Group’ of 181st MSOP Batch of NIRC of ICSI.
  • Three performance awards in a single year for each quarter and midterm appraisal with a year in Zscaler.

Tools Used

Coupa, Box, Contract Wrangler, Productive, DocuSign, Okta, Service Now, One Trust

Additional Information

Accomplishments

  • Awarded ‘Best Presenters Group’ of 181st MSOP Batch of NIRC of ICSI.
  • Three performance awards in a single year for each quarter and midterm appraisal within a year at Zscaler Softech.

Timeline

Manager – Risk and Compliance – Contract Risk

HCL Technologies Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Deputy Manager- Legal Contracts Management

Zscaler Softech India Private Limited
12.2020 - 06.2022

Manager- Secretarial, Legal and Finance

SMAS Auto Leasing India Private Limited (A Sumitomo Corporation, Japan subsidiary)
03.2017 - 11.2020

Legal manager and Company Secretary

Khatema Fibres Limited, A Paper Manufacturing Company
03.2016 - 03.2017

Assistant Company Secretary

JMD Limited, A Real Estate Group
06.2014 - 12.2015

Management Trainee & Assistant CS

Pradeep Debnath & Company, Company Secretaries
06.2012 - 06.2014

Company Secretary - Corporate Law

Institute of Company Secretaries of India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -

Delhi University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) - undefined

Lloyd Law College

Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Services and Legislation

NALSAR-Hyderabad
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