Ipshita Bhattacharyya
Pune
Summary
Business-oriented legal professional with over 6 years of experience in corporate advisory, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex legal documents while ensuring compliance with Indian and international laws. Skilled in supporting management with business strategy and risk mitigation in multi-jurisdictional settings. Experienced in fast-paced environments, effectively liaising with external counsel and managing litigation processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Legal Consultant
Om Shiva Products Inc & Group Entities
Bengaluru
02.2022 - Current
- Served as primary legal advisor for over 20 group entities, advising on corporate and compliance matters.
- Provided counsel on a wide range of legal issues including contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property rights, labor and employment law, POSH laws, and Tobacco regulatory matters.
- Independently drafted and negotiated business contracts, assessing legal risks and implementing effective strategies.
- Oversaw litigation management, including mediation and settlements, in collaboration with external counsels.
- Directed corporate governance tasks, focusing on board documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Delivered legal insights on changing regulations to maintain proactive compliance across operations.
- Collaborated with teams in operations, finance, HR, and procurement to mitigate legal exposure.
- Created efficient contract templates and internal processes to streamline workflow execution.
- Engaged with external counsels globally to ensure compliance in cross-border transactions.
Legal Consultant
Bar Council of Assam and Ors
08.2019 - Current
- Provided advisory and drafting support on commercial agreements, SaaS contracts, technology agreements, privacy policies, and user terms.
- Provided counsel on a wide range of legal issues including contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property rights, labor and employment law, lease and licensing rights, corporate good practices, and ethical marketing.
- Assisted clients with compliance assessments, risk analysis, and due diligence for product development and marketing.
- Provided counsel on a wide range of legal issues including contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property rights, labor and employment law, antitrust law, securities regulation, bankruptcy proceedings, and tax matters.
- Collaborated with clients to develop policies aligning with industry standards and regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislative and regulatory developments impacting client operations.
IP Consultant
BananaIP Counsels
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed large-scale IP portfolios while supporting clients on regulatory compliance, data protection, employment, and technology-related legal issues.
- Drafted and filed detailed legal submissions, oppositions, and advisory briefs, requiring strong statutory interpretation and analytical skills.
- Collaborated with legal teams to develop IP protection strategies.
- Monitored competitor activity to identify potential infringement issues.
- Reviewed contracts, licenses, and other documents to ensure compliance with IP laws.
- Assisted in IP litigation and enforcement strategy, including pre-litigation advisory, cease-and-desist actions, and negotiated resolutions.
- Conducted in-depth legal research on statutes, judicial precedents, and regulatory developments to support compliance and advisory work.
IP Associate
Lex Protector LLP
Ahmedabad/Guwahati
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts, including IP licensing, assignment, consultancy, and cross-border trade agreements.
- Managed multi-jurisdictional filings in over 6+ jurisdictions and coordinated with foreign counsel, ensuring compliance with applicable local laws
- Developed contract templates and updated policies and procedures to maintain contracting consistency.
- Advised clients on regulatory and contractual risk, translating complex legal concepts into commercially actionable advice.
- Acted as a liaison between internal departments and external counsels and clients when necessary during negotiations or other contractual matters requiring input from both sides.
Education
LLM -
Gujarat National Law University
Gandhinagar, Gujarat07-2019
BA LLB (hons) -
National Law University And Judicial Academy Assam
Guwahati, Assam07-2018
Skills
- Corporate & Commercial Contracts
- Corporate Advisory & Regulatory Compliance
- Litigation & Dispute Management
- Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Risk Allocation
- Intellectual Property Rights Management
- Multi-Jurisdictional Legal Coordination
- Legal Research & Policy Interpretation
- Stakeholder & External Counsel Management
- Process Design, Templates & Legal Workflows
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
BCI Licensed Attorney
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IP Consultant
BananaIP Counsels
07.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Consultant
Om Shiva Products Inc & Group Entities
02.2022 - Current
IP Associate
Lex Protector LLP
01.2020 - 04.2021
Legal Consultant
Bar Council of Assam and Ors
08.2019 - Current
LLM -
Gujarat National Law University
BA LLB (hons) -
National Law University And Judicial Academy Assam