KARAN VEER CHOPRA
New Delhi
Summary
Strategic and results driven Senior Legal Director with twenty (20) years of diverse legal experience in multinational corporations, specializing in legal advisory, compliance and transactional matters in consumer, technology and regulated sectors. Proven ability to lead legal operations across multiple jurisdictions including India, London and Singapore. Expertise in negotiating high value contracts, navigating complex regulatory environments and developing innovative legal solutions to enhance business operations. Adept at advising C-suite executives and senior management on critical and compliance issues. Also, extensive transaction and legal advisory experience with a tier one law firm in India.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Director, Head of Group Corporate and Global Ops
ORIFLAME
01.2014 - Current
- In charge of all aspects of legal (and compliance) matters for Asia markets entities - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong
- Currently heading the legal support for the Group Corporate, and Global Operations
- Recognized for setting up a very effective team of lawyers and company secretaries for markets and global legal works.
Corporate Counsel (South Asia) & Member of South Asia Management
TEKELEC
01.2011 - 12.2013
- In charge of all legal works for Tekelec's business in South Asia and Singapore
- Partnered strongly with the Managing Director and represented the organization before leading telecom service providers (private and govt.) and regulatory authorities.
Senior Associate
J. SAGAR ASSOCIATES
11.2005 - 12.2011
- Advised clients both independently and as part of the team across different infrastructure verticals
- Advised on legal and regulatory issues; conducted due diligences; reviewed, drafted, negotiated documents including joint ventures agreements, transmission and distribution agreements; power purchase agreements; technology contracts, licensing documents; business & asset transfer agreements, supply - service agreements, EPC contracts and lease agreements.
LAW OFFICES OF MR. A.S. CHANDHIOK
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assisted and briefed in matters related to all fields of litigation (and arbitration) in the original side, writ petitions, constitutional matters, criminal cases (criminal revision & bails), contractual and tender cases, intellectual property rights (trademark and copyright infringement) and public interest litigations
- Works included reviewing/drafting legal filings, briefing notes, case law research and drafting legal memos.
Legal Director, Head of Asia
ORIFLAME
Education
Bsl, LLB -
ILS Law College, University of Pune
12.2004
Skills
- Strong representation at executive levels
- Ability to understand commercial dynamics
- Very effective cross functional working
- Legal knowledge and interpretation skills in regulated sectors
- Pragmatic approach to legal issues
- Strategising litigation / dispute resolution
- Team structuring and leadership
Personal Information
Title: Senior Legal Director, Head of Group Corporate and Global Ops
Timeline
Senior Legal Director, Head of Group Corporate and Global Ops
ORIFLAME
01.2014 - Current
Corporate Counsel (South Asia) & Member of South Asia Management
TEKELEC
01.2011 - 12.2013
Senior Associate
J. SAGAR ASSOCIATES
11.2005 - 12.2011
LAW OFFICES OF MR. A.S. CHANDHIOK
01.2004 - 01.2005
Legal Director, Head of Asia
ORIFLAME
Bsl, LLB -
ILS Law College, University of Pune
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