KARAN BATRA
Faridabad
Summary
Experienced Legal Manager heading the Legal Department at Standard Strips India Limited, responsible for end-to-end legal compliance, litigation management, and risk mitigation across the organization and its sister concerns. Skilled in handling statutory compliances, coordinating with external counsel, and advising management on MSME-related matters to ensure smooth operations, dispute avoidance, and reduced legal exposure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Legal Department
Standard Strips India Limited
Faridabad
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed legal strategies for diverse cases across company operations.
- Drafted business agreements to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Provided legal advice and assistance to support business objectives.
- Managed all company legal cases, overseeing timelines and outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to legal compliance standards throughout operations.
- Conducted thorough legal discovery processes to gather necessary information.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align business strategy with legal requirements.
Cyber Security Analyst
Unitedlex
Gurugram
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted thorough litigation document review across multiple platforms including Relativity and Excel.
- Executed quality and export checks to ensure compliance with standards.
- Participated in client calls, preparing detailed reports to summarize discussions.
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Bakshi and Associates
Faridabad
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Contributed to litigation team, specializing in commercial and civil disputes.
- Represented clients at MSEFC Panchkula and during arbitration proceedings.
- Drafted suits, petitions, replies, rejoinders, legal notices, and agreements including non-disclosure and employment agreements.
- Assisted principal associate in delivering POSH compliance training to employees of multiple companies.
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Chamber of Adv. Sanjeev Karagwal
Rajasthan
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Drafted civil suits, statements of claims for MSME statutory arbitration, and complaints under section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act.
- Filed cases on MSME Samadhan Portal to initiate legal proceedings.
- Monitored cause list to track case progress effectively.
- Conducted client meetings to relay case details to mentor Advocate.
ADVOCATE ABHINAV RAO (AOR)
Supreme Court Of India
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Reviewed and summarized case files for court proceedings efficiently.
- Performed document review activities as part of discovery process in civil cases.
CHAMBERS OF JAYANT BHATT
Delhi High Court and Supreme Court of India
Delhi
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared legal documents for court submissions and filings.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparations and witness interviews.
- Organized case files and maintained updated legal records.
- Attended court hearings to provide support and document proceedings.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and legal processes.
Advocate
ADVOCATE AMAN AVINAV
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Researched legal precedents relevant to commercial law cases.
- Drafted legal documents and contracts for client review.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing case files for court hearings.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation for cases.
- Organized and maintained files for ongoing cases and client records.
- Attended client meetings to take notes and ensure accurate information flow.
CHAMBER OF ADV. SANJEEV KARAGWAL
Rajasthan High Court and District court of Alwar
Alwar
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted legal research on various case laws and regulations.
- Drafted legal documents including briefs and memoranda for attorney review.
- Assisted in preparing cases for trial by organizing evidence and exhibits.
- Attended client meetings to take notes and gather information for cases.
Education
B.A. LL.B (HONS.) -
Lloyd Law College
Greater Noida01-2021
ALL INDIA SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION -
Silver Oak School
Alwar, Rajasthan01-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Research and analysis
- Attention to detail
- Pressure management
- Deadline adherence
- Proactive approach
- Legal expertise
- Negotiation skills
- Meeting coordination
Extracurricular Activities
Winners of Inter-college Football tournament 2018. 2nd position in inter-college Cricket tournament 2018.
Activities
- Semi-finalist in Lloyd Intra Moot Competition, 2016.
- Coordinator in CLEA Conference 2016.
- Court Master in SAARC Moot Competition 2016.
- Member of organizing committee in SAARC 2017.
- Head of Organizing committee in Catalyst Fest - 2020.
- Member of debate club.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Legal Department
Standard Strips India Limited
04.2023 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst
Unitedlex
10.2022 - 03.2023
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Bakshi and Associates
01.2021 - 10.2022
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Chamber of Adv. Sanjeev Karagwal
07.2020 - 12.2020
ADVOCATE ABHINAV RAO (AOR)
Supreme Court Of India
01.2020 - 02.2020
CHAMBERS OF JAYANT BHATT
Delhi High Court and Supreme Court of India
09.2019 - 10.2019
Advocate
ADVOCATE AMAN AVINAV
08.2019 - 09.2019
CHAMBER OF ADV. SANJEEV KARAGWAL
Rajasthan High Court and District court of Alwar
07.2017 - 08.2017
B.A. LL.B (HONS.) -
Lloyd Law College
ALL INDIA SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION -
Silver Oak School