Harjot Singh
Bangalore
Summary
Seasoned legal professional with nearly 10 years of experience delivering comprehensive legal counsel and strategic solutions across Indian and UK legal frameworks. Adept at representing multinational conglomerates, corporations, and individuals in high-stakes and complex legal matters, ensuring robust compliance and favorable outcomes. Proficient in litigation management, compliance, and civil, criminal, and arbitration laws, with a focus on aligning legal strategies to business objectives. Strong managerial abilities, including team leadership, process optimization, and oversight of critical legal projects. Detail-oriented, with excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills, committed to delivering effective, business-focused legal solutions in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD LEGAL COUNSEL
Tesco Bengaluru Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
12.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded and developed the TBS property legal team from the ground up.
- Engaged in legal drafting, comprehensive research, due diligence, and legal compliance across property law and conveyancing.
- Reviewed, vetted, and negotiated a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, and leases.
- Collaborated closely with business stakeholders, offering strategic support to the Tesco Group Legal Team (UK), and Group Assets Management Teams.
- Mentored and coached team members for skill enhancement and professional growth.
- Provided expert legal advice on Indian and UK law, delivering valuable legal analysis to the organization.
- Prepared and delivered presentations and legal briefings to clients, colleagues, and industry professionals on relevant legal topics and developments.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
ADVOCATE
Gulati & Associates, Advocates and Solicitors
Delhi
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Advocated in high courts and district courts across India, including the Delhi High Court and the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a strong focus on criminal, civil, arbitration, insolvency and bankruptcy code (IBC), and negotiable instruments cases.
- Expertly drafted, and meticulously vetted, complex legal documents, ensuring precision and thoroughness in each case.
- Led and managed a team of advocates, providing guidance and oversight on high-stakes legal matters.
- Provided strategic legal counsel to a multinational construction conglomerate in arbitration proceedings related to EPC Turnkey and Boiler, Turbine, and Generator (BTG) contracts.
LEGAL ASSOCIATE AND ADVOCATE
Lex Meridian Legal Services
Delhi
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Effectively represented clients across lower and higher courts, demonstrating versatility in both civil and criminal proceedings.
- Provided expert legal advice on matters of Indian civil and criminal law, along with specialized guidance on English immigration and property law.
- Drafted a comprehensive range of legal documents.
- Collaborated closely with, and briefed, senior counsels for high-profile cases before the CBI Courts and the Supreme Court.
- Liaised with advocates, law enforcement officials, and government authorities to ensure efficient handling of cases and compliance with legal protocols, ensuring timely resolution.
- Assisted in the preparation and filing of legal documents with courts and authorities, etc.
- Assisted senior advocates in preparing complex cases for trial proceedings.
LAWYER
Harbans Singh & Co. Solicitors.
Birmingham
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided expert legal advice on Indian and UK immigration, and property law.
- Acted as a subject matter expert in Indian legal matters.
- Assisted a diverse range of clients with tailored legal solutions.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents adhering to both Indian and English law.
- Negotiated effectively with Indian and English lawyers
- Analyzed complex legal issues and provided advice to clients.
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Chambers of Advocate Ankur Chaudhrie
Chandigarh
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided legal advice on criminal and civil law matters.
- Represented clients in the Punjab and Haryana High Courts, and District Courts across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents, such as petitions and pleadings.
- Negotiated settlements in complex legal disputes.
- Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
LEGAL INTERN
Chambers of Sh. Vishwajit Singh, Sr. Adv, Supreme Court of India
Delhi
12.2013 - 01.2014
LEGAL INTERN
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Mumbai
05.2013 - 06.2013
LEGAL INTERN
Suri & Company, Law Firm
Delhi
11.2012 - 12.2012
Education
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAWS
Birmingham City University
Birmingham01.2018
LL.B - Law
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
Pune06-2015
DIPLOMA - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
Symbiosis Law School
Pune06-2015
BACHELORS OF COMMERCE - Commerce
Shri Guru Gobind Singh College
Chandigarh06-2012
Skills
- Supervision
- Legal advice
- Risk Management
- Litigation
- Negotiation
- Legal drafting
- Arbitration
- Corporate transactions
- Dispute resolution
- Litigation management
- Commercial contracts
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
LEAD LEGAL COUNSEL
Tesco Bengaluru Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
ADVOCATE
Gulati & Associates, Advocates and Solicitors
09.2019 - 12.2022
LEGAL ASSOCIATE AND ADVOCATE
Lex Meridian Legal Services
07.2018 - 09.2019
LAWYER
Harbans Singh & Co. Solicitors.
01.2017 - 02.2018
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Chambers of Advocate Ankur Chaudhrie
07.2015 - 01.2017
LEGAL INTERN
Chambers of Sh. Vishwajit Singh, Sr. Adv, Supreme Court of India
12.2013 - 01.2014
LEGAL INTERN
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
05.2013 - 06.2013
LEGAL INTERN
Suri & Company, Law Firm
11.2012 - 12.2012
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAWS
Birmingham City University
LL.B - Law
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
DIPLOMA - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
Symbiosis Law School
BACHELORS OF COMMERCE - Commerce
Shri Guru Gobind Singh College
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