KEERTHANA ALAGANANTHAM
ADVOCATE
Cuddalore,TN
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with a proven track record at Star Health & Allied Insurance, adept in corporate and insurance law, and skilled in litigation and dispute resolution. Excelled in regulatory compliance and legal drafting, demonstrating exceptional analytical and negotiation skills.Seeking an opportunity in the legal team of a corporate organization to leverage expertise in corporate governance, finance law, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager - Legal
Star Health & Allied Insurance Company Limited
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Handling insurance claims litigation and ensuring compliance with IRDAI regulations.
- Drafting and vetting contracts, agreements, and legal notices for corporate operations.
- Advising on policy interpretations, claim disputes, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Representing the company in legal proceedings and negotiations.
- Coordinating with external counsels for strategic litigation management.
Junior Advocate
Mehta & Mehta Law Firm (Adv. Shreyans Mehta)
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted senior advocates in preparing case strategies for optimal outcomes.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients through regular communication and updates on case progress.
- Drafted precise legal briefs, memoranda, and other essential documents for court proceedings.
- Specialized in tax litigation, contract vetting, and corporate compliance and documentation.
Junior Associate
Arunkumar & Co. (Adv. Arunkumar Jambulingam)
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Researched corporate and taxation laws to support client cases.
- Controlled costs by verifying expenses against budget amounts.
- Conducted due diligence and legal opinions for land transactions.
- Assisted in trademark and GST registration.
Junior Lawyer
Adv.Lydia Chelladurai(Nationalized Bank Panel Adv)
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted legal research using various tools and databases to support attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.
- Handled banking and finance-related litigation.
- Drafted loan agreements, recovery suits, and legal notices.
Education
LL.M - Law of Taxation
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University – SOEL
Chennai, India 08.2020 - 09.2022
LL.B - Honours
SRM Faculty of Law, Katankulathur
Chennai, India 06.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
Loyola College
Chennai, India 06.2014 - 04.2017
Skills
✅ Corporate & Insurance Law – Contract drafting, policy vetting, and regulatory compliance
✅ Taxation & Finance Law – GST, income tax, and financial regulations
✅ Legal Drafting & Vetting – Contracts, agreements, pleadings, and legal notices
✅ Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Civil & corporate litigation strategies
✅ Land & Banking Law – Legal opinions, property due diligence, and loan recovery
✅ Regulatory Compliance – IRDAI & corporate governance regulations
Certification
Management Development Program
GUEST LECTURES & SEMINARS
VIT School of Law – Delivered a lecture on Legal Aspects of Health Insurance.
MGR University – Conducted a seminar on Legal Aspects of Insurance for final-year students.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Management Development Program
12-2024
Assistant Manager - Legal
Star Health & Allied Insurance Company Limited
04.2023 - Current
Junior Advocate
Mehta & Mehta Law Firm (Adv. Shreyans Mehta)
09.2022 - 03.2023
Junior Associate
Arunkumar & Co. (Adv. Arunkumar Jambulingam)
08.2021 - 02.2022
Junior Lawyer
Adv.Lydia Chelladurai(Nationalized Bank Panel Adv)
12.2020 - 03.2021
LL.M - Law of Taxation
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University – SOEL
08.2020 - 09.2022
Legal drafting
01-2020
LL.B - Honours
SRM Faculty of Law, Katankulathur
06.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
Loyola College
06.2014 - 04.2017