Harshita Seksaria
Summary
Contracts and commercial law specialist handling USD 350M+ TCV, focused on negotiation, compliance, and aligning agreements with organizational strategy and revenue goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Executive, (U.S. and APAC)
HCL Technologies Limited
New Delhi
08.2023 - Current
- Led drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, MLAs, LCAs, Data Privacy Agreements, NDAs) across global jurisdictions.
- Directed large-scale contract due diligence for the novation of 100+ customer accounts across the Americas and APAC, ensuring regulatory compliance and contractual consistency.
- Served as lead negotiator for Fortune 500 customer agreements, managing end-to-end negotiations to achieve commercially favorable outcomes while mitigating legal and operational risk.
- Provided end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including redlining and risk analysis, to mitigate legal and commercial exposure.
- Partnered with Risk and Compliance teams to strengthen governance, data privacy, and AI-related regulatory frameworks within commercial contracting.
- Mentored junior team members and led internal training initiatives, improving contract quality, efficiency, and knowledge sharing.
Intern
Senior Advocate Anoop Nair, High Court of Jabalpur
Jabalpur, India
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Led research on validity of employment termination without departmental inquiry.
- Assisted in drafting of divorce petitions to support legal processes.
- Analysed and prepared a comprehensive case analysis of the Amazon–Future–Reliance dispute, including review of all orders and judgments.
Research Intern
Professor Animesh Bordoloi, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School
New Delhi, India
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Researched whether unpredictability is a prerequisite for invoking force majeure, and analyzed the objective vs. Subjective standards are applied by courts based on contractual language and governing law.
- Examined the legal consequences of force majeure on contractual obligations, including the suspension of performance, relief from liability, extension of time, and termination rights.
Intern
Khaitan & Co.
Kolkata, India
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Researched and prepared detailed notes on Sections 8, 9, and 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, (1996) India, and Insider Trading regulations, focusing on the statutory framework and judicial interpretation.
- Researched and prepared a presentation on POSH laws, and conducted legal research on key case laws under the Transfer of Property Act (TOPA).
Education
B.B.A. LL.B. -
O.P. Jindal Global Law School
Sonipat, HR, India08-2023
St. Joseph’s Convent Senior Secondary Girls School
Jabalpur, MP, India2018
Certification
- Advanced Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation – Mr. Bhumesh Verma, Corporate & Commercial Lawyer
- Mergers & Acquisitions – Prof. Arjya B. Majumdar, Former Academic Dean, Jindal Global Law School
- Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies & Skills – University of Michigan
- Commercial Contract Drafting – Prof. Shuchi Sinha, Professor of Legal Practice, Jindal Global Law School; Former Partner, AZB & Partners
Publications
- “Group of Companies Doctrine- A contentious Principle in ADR” at the Ex-Curia International website, 2021.
- “Arbitrability of Competition law disputes in India” for Vidhi Legal.
Competitions and Achievements
Negotiation & Mediation Competitions
- Winner – ECI Spirit of the Team Award, APIIT Law School International Negotiation Competition, 2021; ranked 6th.
- Winner – MAIMS 1st Justice J.S. Verma Memorial National ADR & Client Counselling Competition, 2021.
- Finalist (Runner-up) – VIII NLS-NMC Mediation Competition, 2022.
- Semi-Finalist – IBA-VIAC CDRC Vienna Mediation & Negotiation Competition, 2022 (only Indian team; best performance from O.P. Jindal Global University).
- Top 10 – ELSA Maynooth International Negotiation Competition, Ireland, 2022 (10/33 international teams).
- Octa-Finalist – S.K. Misra Memorial International Mediation & Negotiation Competition 2.0, 202
Client Counselling Competitions
- Finalist – 1st National Cyber Law Client Counselling Competition, UPES Dehradun, 2021.
- Runner-up – 1st UILS ADR-CCL Triathlon Competition, 2023 (Best Client Counselling Team in Semi-Finals).
- Quarter-Finalist – ALSA Client Interview Competition, Brisbane, Australia, 2022 (only Indian university; best performance from O.P. Jindal Global University).
- Quarter-Finalist – Symbiosis Law School Client Counselling Competition, 2022.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Board member, Client Counseling Society, and Literary & Fine Arts Society; Class Representative
- Inducted member and student coach, Alternative Dispute Resolution society; member, MUN society, and Rotaract society
- Researcher, Center for Unique Branding and Marketing, and Disability Rights Society
- Member of the Dance Society
Timeline
Legal Executive, (U.S. and APAC)
HCL Technologies Limited
08.2023 - Current
Intern
Senior Advocate Anoop Nair, High Court of Jabalpur
01.2023 - 02.2023
Research Intern
Professor Animesh Bordoloi, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Intern
Khaitan & Co.
06.2021 - 07.2021
B.B.A. LL.B. -
O.P. Jindal Global Law School
St. Joseph’s Convent Senior Secondary Girls School