Nikhat Pagarkar
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned Legal Manager with background in corporate law and compliance. Played pivotal role in shaping legal strategies and policies, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations. Strengths include strong leadership skills, legal research, negotiation, and risk management. Proven track record in driving process improvements that lead to enhanced operational efficiency within legal departments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Manager
Exzone Logistics
Navi Mumbai
10.2024 - Current
- Managed legal compliance for corporate policies across diverse departments.
- Reviewed and drafted contracts, ensuring conformity with legal standards and internal policies.
- Advised senior management on risk assessment and effective mitigation strategies.
- Negotiated key contracts to protect company interests and asset integrity.
- Partnered with external counsel on complex litigation for efficient case management.
- Oversaw company litigation in DRT, NCLT, and additional courts as necessary.
- Mentored junior staff to enhance their capabilities in managing various legal matters.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE
Sky Legal Consultancy
Mumbai
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Facilitated support for individuals addressing legal, physical, or mental health issues regarding routine requirements.
- Coordinated documentation and managed paperwork transfers for evaluations among relevant staff.
- Crafted business correspondence to enhance clarity of communication with external entities.
- Distributed information about supportive services to empower individuals towards self-sufficiency.
- Delivered exceptional service while providing knowledgeable support during client interactions.
- Researched, drafted, and filed motions, writs, and briefs related to each case.
- Managed caseloads in NCLT and DRT Courts with a focus on corporate law matters.
JUNIOR ADVOCATE
Parulekar's Chambers
Ratnagiri
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
- Supported individuals with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
- Advised clients on legal matters such as Property matters, Real Estate agreement, Family Law, Criminal Law
- Specialized in section 138 (Cheque bounce)
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case worth 3 Crore rupees
ASSOCIATE LAWYER
Parulekar's Chamber
Ratnagiri
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
LEGAL ASSISTANT INTERN
Parulekar's Chamber
Ratnagiri
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with civil law.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
Education
Master of Laws - Corporate Law
Mumbai University
11.2024
Bachelor of Law - Law
Mumbai University
10.2020
Bachelor of Commerce -
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
05.2019
Skills
- Civil law expertise
- Settlement negotiation
- Document filing
- Residential mortgage regulations
- Patent law knowledge
- Family law practice
- Legal writing skills
- NCLT procedures
- DRT processes
- Corporate law proficiency
- Legal research capabilities
Timeline
Legal Manager
Exzone Logistics
10.2024 - Current
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE
Sky Legal Consultancy
09.2022 - 09.2024
JUNIOR ADVOCATE
Parulekar's Chambers
02.2021 - 08.2022
ASSOCIATE LAWYER
Parulekar's Chamber
11.2020 - 01.2022
LEGAL ASSISTANT INTERN
Parulekar's Chamber
04.2018 - 11.2020
Master of Laws - Corporate Law
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Law - Law
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University