NILAKSHI SHARMA
Guwahati
Summary
Corporate Affairs , Legal and Regulatory Strategy leader with 14+ years of experience across critical infrastructure, telecom, manufacturing-linked alcobev, hospitality sectors and various courts of India. Proven expertise in multi-state regulatory navigation, law enforcement, licensing governance, policy advocacy and high-stakes government engagement across complex political environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Affairs - East,
Pernod Ricard India
Guwahati
01.2020 - Current
- Lead regulatory strategy across multiple states managing policy transitions and licensing frameworks.
- Enabled market reactivation and secured regulatory approvals facilitating portfolio expansion.
- Navigated structural excise framework transitions ensuring operational continuity.
- Closed audit observations mitigating compliance and financial exposure.
- Serve as primary interface with senior excise authorities and state administration.
- Provide regulatory advisory to Commercial, Finance, Legal and Supply Chain teams.
- Led corporate social responsibility initiatives to strengthen community relations, fostering long-term partnerships and enhancing company reputation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align corporate messaging, ensuring consistency and clarity in all external communications.
Regional Legal Counsel - North East,
OYO
Guwahati
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed regional compliance and litigation across multi-district operations.
- Coordinated with municipal and district authorities reducing regulatory disputes.
- Led crisis-response coordination with administration and law enforcement.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies, mitigating potential legal issues and protecting company interests.
- Provided strategic legal counsel on commercial contracts, enhancing negotiation outcomes and supporting business objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align legal strategies with corporate goals, fostering effective communication and cooperation.
- Provided legal advice and support to business units on contractual, regulatory and compliance matters.
State Legal & Compliance Head - Assam,
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Directed statutory compliance across telecom infrastructure and facilities.
- Managed multi-agency licensing including municipal, pollution control and labour authorities.
- Led audit governance and proactive notice management.
Legal Manager - Nodal Officer,
Vodafone Mobile Services Ltd.
Guwahati
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Lawful monitoring and managed law enforcement and Department of Telecommunications interface.
- Reconciliation with Home Ministry of India
- Handled regulatory disclosures, evidence and court summons.
- Built crisis-handling protocols for government escalations.
Asst Manager - Lega Regulatory & Corporate Affairs
, Bharti Infratel Ltd. (Now Indus Towers)
Guwahati
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Managed land due diligence and lease governance for telecom tower installations.
- Negotiated land agreements and resolved acquisition disputes.
- Ensured statutory compliance with municipal and environmental authorities.
- Supported litigation strategy and represented company before regulatory bodies.
- Managed stakeholder communications to ensure alignment on regulatory updates, fostering transparency and proactive engagement.
Lawyer ,
Gauhati High Court & Tribunals
Guwahati
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Represented civil, service and constitutional matters developing strong advocacy and regulatory interpretation capability.
Education
LL.B -
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
B.A. (Hons) - Political Science
Cotton College
Skills
- Government & Bureaucratic Engagement
- Infrastructure Licensing
- Land Governance
- Environmental Compliance
- Statutory Compliance Oversight
- Regulatory Risk Management
- Policy Interpretation
- Advocacy
- Law Enforcement Interface
- Multi-State Operations Governance
- Cross-Functional Strategic Alignment
- Policy transition
- Regulatory strategy
- Risk mitigation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Licensing frameworks
- Land acquisition
- Government relations
- Advocacy skills
- Regulatory approvals
Certifications
- IOSH-NIST Global
- Diksha- Women’s Leadership Mentorship Program facilitated by vLookUp & PRI
Core Capabilities
- Government & Bureaucratic Engagement
- Infrastructure Licensing & Land Governance
- Legal Contracts and MSA
- Legal Due Diligence
- Environmental & Statutory Compliance Oversight
- Regulatory Risk & Escalation Management
- Policy Interpretation & Advocacy
- Crisis & Law Enforcement Interface
- Multi-State Operations Governance
- Cross-Functional Strategic Alignment
- Regulatory Alingmnet
Internships
- Supreme Court of India
- Delhi High Court
- Dwarka Sessions Court, Delhi
- High Court of Gauhati
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Assamese
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Elementary
A2
Nagamese
Elementary
A2
Punjabi
Beginner
A1
Hobbies
- Travelling , Reading , Writing, Music
Timeline
Corporate Affairs - East,
Pernod Ricard India
01.2020 - Current
Regional Legal Counsel - North East,
OYO
06.2019 - 12.2019
State Legal & Compliance Head - Assam,
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.
08.2018 - 06.2019
Legal Manager - Nodal Officer,
Vodafone Mobile Services Ltd.
04.2017 - 08.2018
Asst Manager - Lega Regulatory & Corporate Affairs
, Bharti Infratel Ltd. (Now Indus Towers)
07.2014 - 03.2017
Lawyer ,
Gauhati High Court & Tribunals
05.2011 - 06.2014
LL.B -
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
B.A. (Hons) - Political Science
Cotton College