Kailash Chand Vermaa

Responsibilities and Functions. Litigation Management. Legal Advisory Services. Drafting and filing rendering legal opinions. Addressing Legal Notices and Summons. General Legal Oversight.

SKILLS

• Legal Expertise: Labor disputes, service matters, corporate governance, contracts, compliance, public relations, CSR, and RTI Act compliance.
• Project Management: Overseeing key initiatives, and ensuring successful execution within time frames.
• Management: Effective leadership and supervision, with a focus on team success.
• Administration: Managing and streamlining operational processes.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Focused on delivering exceptional service and improving customer satisfaction.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to addressing challenges and finding solutions.
• Languages: Fluent in Hindi and English.
• Other Skills: Attention to detail, organization, multitasking, networking, planning, and first aid/CPR.

EDUCATION

• LLB |Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, Rajasthan.| 1994
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)|Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, Rajasthan.| 1995
• Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication.|Kota Open University, Kota, Rajasthan.| 1997
• LLM |EIILM University, Jorethang, Sikkim.| 2012
• BA|Kakatiya University, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, 1990.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is holding the following positions.

Deputy Manager (Law)

12 April 1999 – 21 May 2006 (7 years, 1 month).

Law Officer / Manager (Law)

22 May 2006 – 30 June 2012 (6 years, 1 month).

Chief Law Officer / Senior Manager (Law)

1 July 2012 – 13 July 2018 (6 years, 1 month).

At present.

Deputy General Manager (Law)

14 July 2018 – Present (6 years, 4 months)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Manage all legal matters, including labor and service-related issues, compliance, and defending the interests of the organization before various courts, including high courts and tribunals.
• Oversee labor disputes, administrative and establishment work-related issues, and public relations initiatives.
• Supervise and participate in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, contracts, tenders, work orders, and public awareness programs, etc.
• Address labor strikes, including the legal aspects of negotiations and resolutions.
• Act as Chief Public Information Officer (CPIO) under the RTI Act, ensuring transparency and adherence to statutory requirements, and prepare suitable replies to be forwarded to information seekers.
• Provide legal advice to senior management on legal matters, creating difficulties in operational and regulatory issues.
• Suitable reply to the writ petition, legal notices, drafting reply pledging before the court matters, and reviewing contracts, agreements, and policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Proactively advise various functionaries within the Corporation at the initial stages of decision-making to prevent potential litigation.
• Defend litigation cases against the Corporation by submitting appropriate pleadings in consultation with the concerned departments.
• Represent the Corporation's interests in legal proceedings, ensuring a strategic and well-prepared defense.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice and opinions to the Unit Head and sectional heads for day-to-day operational requirements.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Office for guidance on critical legal matters, and ensure the implementation of legal decisions at the unit level.
• Interact with local counsels, solicitors, and advocates to align on strategies, and ensure consistency with the Corporation's legal policies.
• Support officers and engineers in charge of legal cases with professional assistance to safeguard the Corporation’s interests effectively.
• Draft and review applications, pleadings, petitions, counter-affidavits, claims, and other legal submissions before courts or quasi-judicial bodies.
• Ensure the vetting of legal documents by the Corporate Legal Group before filing, except in urgent cases where vetted submissions must be forwarded subsequently.
• Adhere to legal protocols in cases involving the Department of Atomic Energy or other central agencies, as per established guidelines.
• Furnish legal opinions independently or through empaneled advocates, senior advocates, or ASGs, based on the stakes and issues involved.
• Require comprehensive background notes from user groups when seeking legal opinions, covering:
• Factual Matrix: Detailed and relevant facts related to the case.
• Comprehensive Queries: All potential legal, administrative, and contractual questions.
• Governing Laws and Rules: Applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide timely responses to ensure efficient resolution of legal and operational challenges.
• Evaluate notices, communications, orders, or summons with implications for multiple units or Corporate Office functionaries.
• Prepare notes highlighting key issues, recommended actions, and necessary supporting documents for a robust legal stance.
• File applications for urgent hearings or early case listings where corporate interests are at risk.
• Assist in legal notices or summons by preparing replies, affidavits, or other legal documentation as per judicial practices.
• Ensure alignment between unit-level legal practices and Corporate Legal Group directives.
• Maintain proactive communication with external legal counsel to expedite case proceedings and safeguard organizational interests.
• Undertake additional legal tasks or responsibilities as assigned, ensuring compliance with corporate and statutory requirements.