Jaikrishnan V R
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with 9+ years of extensive experience, excelling in contract management and negotiation. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and talent development, enhancing team capabilities. Adept at legal drafting and compliance, driving operational efficiency and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Manager Legal
BluSpring Enterprises Limited (Demerged from the Quess Corp Ltd)
Bangalore
04.2024 - Current
- Drafted various legal documents, including Client Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Rental Agreements, Letters of Intent, Work Orders, Purchase Orders, Affidavits, Powers of Attorney, lease agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc., and all types of Service Agreements pertinent to the functioning of the Company.
- Provided legal support and counsel to management on contract-related matters.
- Maintained contract inventories, and managed post-contractual obligations effectively.
- Facilitated negotiations with customers, achieving mutually beneficial terms.
- Delivered legal guidance and support to management regarding contractual issues.
- Contributed as a key stakeholder in the implementation of a new contract management tool.
- Managing a team of size 3.
- Mentored junior managers to enhance organizational leadership skills.
- Conducted training sessions on the contract management tool to boost productivity.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with stakeholders across business, sales, operations, administration, and finance.
Manager Legal
Quess Corp Limited
Bangalore
06.2018 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated proficiency in drafting diverse agreements such as non-disclosure and service contracts.
- Oversaw contract life cycle management for optimal compliance and performance.
- Analyzed and reviewed commercial contracts based on best practices.
- Negotiated customer agreements to align expectations with company objectives.
- Delivered legal counsel and documentation support to the management team.
- Handled contract inventory management to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
- Contributed significantly to development of a contract management tool for improved tracking.
Senior legal executive
Addeco India
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Contract Review.
- Understanding of commercial contract.
- Analyzing commercial contract and review it based on commercial guidelines.
- Review of non-disclosure agreement.
- Drafting business agreements.
- Negotiation with customer to reach agreed terms and conditions.
- In depth knowledge about arbitration and conciliation.
- Contract Management Activities.
- Post contractual activities.
Legal Executive
Quess Corp Ltd
Bangalore
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Drafted all legal documentation in compliance with company requirements.
- Managed end-to-end agreements and ensured timely renewals.
- Analyzed commercial contracts and reviewed them against established guidelines.
- Collaborated with stakeholders throughout contract management lifecycle to enhance efficiency.
Assistant Manager Legal
Muthoot Finance limited
Cochin
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Handling Legal matters for the entire branches in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Goa.
- Monitoring legal matters for 3500 + branches. Legal matter includes filing of civil cases for the recovery of the loan amount involved in theft gold cases and filing and follow-up of criminal case.
- Monitoring consumer cases against company.
- MIS submission to the Management monthly.
Executive (Legal)
SBI Life Insurance Company
Navi Mumbai
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Drafting Reply Notices.
- Drafting Insurance Ombudsman cases.
- Handling Consumer Form cases.
- Preparation of MIS for the Management review.
Junior Advocate
Calicut Law Chambers
Cochin
04.2007 - 04.2012
- Assisted in legal research, drafting, plaint & written statements and filing them with the concerned Jurisdictional courts.
- Assisted in litigation matters pertaining to High Court and District Courts of Kerala.
- Part of the enquiry commission of the Thekkady boat tragedy.
- Assisted in handling various Civil & Criminal, Appellate Matters, Writ& Arbitration Petitions, Motor Accident Claim matters, Negotiable Instruments and Debt Recovery matters before the respective tribunals.
- Assisted in handling Family Court Matters.
Education
B.A., LL.B (Hons) -
National University of Advanced Legal Studies
Cochin01.2007
Higher Secondary Examination - Commerce Group
Board of Higher Secondary Examination, Government of Kerala
01.2002
Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (S.S.L.C) -
Board of Public Examinations, Government of Kerala
01.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Contract management and negotiation
- Legal drafting and vetting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Database and electronic management
- Commercial awareness
- Risk assessment and compliance
- Software tools proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Talent development strategies
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Auto Enthusiast
- Exploring Food varities
- Driving
Timeline
Sr Manager Legal
BluSpring Enterprises Limited (Demerged from the Quess Corp Ltd)
04.2024 - Current
Manager Legal
Quess Corp Limited
06.2018 - 04.2025
Senior legal executive
Addeco India
12.2017 - 06.2018
Legal Executive
Quess Corp Ltd
04.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant Manager Legal
Muthoot Finance limited
08.2015 - 01.2016
Executive (Legal)
SBI Life Insurance Company
05.2013 - 07.2015
Junior Advocate
Calicut Law Chambers
04.2007 - 04.2012
B.A., LL.B (Hons) -
National University of Advanced Legal Studies
Higher Secondary Examination - Commerce Group
Board of Higher Secondary Examination, Government of Kerala
Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (S.S.L.C) -
Board of Public Examinations, Government of Kerala