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Kounain Fathima

Bangalore

Summary

As a law graduate, I aim to deepen my understanding of law and develop my legal skills. I seek a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my horizons in learning, knowledge, and skills.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

16VC
Bangalore
05.2024 - Current
  • Drafted key legal documents including term sheets, SAFE agreements, and FinTech agreements for early-stage startup investments.
  • Played a crucial role in structuring and negotiating partnership agreements, ensuring legal compliance and protection of interests.
  • Collaborated closely with venture capital partners to facilitate smooth execution of investment deals.

Junior Advocate

Hansi Associates
Bangalore
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Assisted in various legal proceedings and case preparations
  • Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents
  • Represented clients in court under the supervision of senior advocates.

Legal Intern

Gopal Associates
Bangalore
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in researching for precedents under property law, land law and family law
  • Assisted in preparing arguments for cases involving the application of Civil Procedure Code, Hindu Marriage Act
  • Assisted in drafting and vetting of plaints, written statements and legal notices.

Legal Intern

District Legal Service Authority
Bangalore
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Attended court proceedings in the City Civil Court, Magistrate Court, High Court and Family Court
  • Visited Central prison, Nimhans, Child Welfare Committee, Old age home, Child welfare Committee
  • Attended Lok adalats, mediation sessions, client counselling, legal aid camps.

Legal Intern

Karnataka State Legal Service Authority
Bangalore
09.2021 - 09.2021

Legal Researcher

Mecci and Mecci Advocates
Bangalore
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • The internship included Doctrinal Research and Clerical Work which involved analysis of case laws, systematized preparation and study of legal institution
  • Worked as a Legal Researcher on Civil and Family Laws which involved extensive research on Landmark Judgments related to Mohammedan Law on matters concerning marriage, divorce and maintenance
  • Duration of Internship was from Feb 2018 to March 2018
  • Followed by interning at the same firm for the month of Feb 2019 to March 2019

Legal Associate

Logiclex
Bangalore

Education

Masters in Business Law -

National Law School Of India University
Bangalore
12.2025

BB.A LL.B -

Bishop Cotton's Women Christian Law College
Bangalore
11.2022

Pre-University -

Bishop Cotton's Women Christian College
Bangalore
03.2017

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education -

Baldwin Girl's High School
Bangalore
03.2015

Skills

  • Drafting
  • Presentation
  • Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Case Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Creative Writing

Certification

  • Certification in Drafting Skills, Bar Council of India- All India Reporter, 08/2019, 08/2019
  • Certification in Environmental Law and Policy, National Law School of India University, 02/2018, 02/2018
  • Certification in Intellectual Property Rights: Law and Practice, National Law School Of India University, 11/2018, 11/2018
  • Certification in Arbitration Law and Practice, National Law School of India University, 10/2017, 10/2017
  • Workshop on Personality Development, Bishop Cottons Women's Christian Law College, 09/2017, 09/2017

Additional Information

Attending Legal Seminars, Volunteering for NGO's, Researching, Reading, Writing, Participated in University Level Moot Court Competition held by Amity Law University, Noida Worked on a defamation trail case as a researcher and presenter

Timeline

Legal Assistant

16VC
05.2024 - Current

Junior Advocate

Hansi Associates
01.2024 - 03.2024

Legal Intern

Gopal Associates
03.2022 - 04.2022

Legal Intern

District Legal Service Authority
12.2021 - 01.2022

Legal Intern

Karnataka State Legal Service Authority
09.2021 - 09.2021

Legal Researcher

Mecci and Mecci Advocates
02.2019 - 03.2019

Legal Associate

Logiclex

Masters in Business Law -

National Law School Of India University

BB.A LL.B -

Bishop Cotton's Women Christian Law College

Pre-University -

Bishop Cotton's Women Christian College

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education -

Baldwin Girl's High School
Kounain Fathima