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Niti Shah

Ghatkopar

Summary

A BLS/LL.B graduate from Pravin Gandhi College of Law (PGCL), University of Mumbai, with a keen interest in contract drafting, litigation, and intellectual property law. Gained experience in drafting legal notices, agreements, and compliance checklists, including work related to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and DPDP compliance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Counsel

Wockhardt Limited
Mumbai
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed international contracts, including drafting and reviewing Hosting Agreements, Contract Manufacturing, and Supply Agreements.
  • Drafted various legal notices and revocation letters, including those related to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (cheque dishonor cases).
  • Played a key role in the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), contributing to the successful execution and filing of the Prospectus.
  • Drafted Assignment Agreements and conducted in-depth research on Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) and risk factors in Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA).
  • Handled all Administrative Contracts (AC) and developed DPDP Compliance Checklists for various departments.
  • Led the drafting of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) documents, including TM-O, Evidence in Opposition, TM-A, and managed the filing process.

Associate

Khaitan & Co
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Drafted debenture trustee agreement for a top-tier listed company after gaining an understanding of the relevant SEBI disclosure requirements
  • Provided strategic counsel on vendor due diligence for a top-tier listed company
  • Proficiently drafted PAS 4 (Private Placement Offer Letter)
  • Played a pivotal role in drafting of many key chapters, including capital structure and management, for public issues, contributing to successful execution of filling of draft shelf prospectus and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirement

Legal Trainee

Alembic Pharmaceuticals
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Conducted many public searches for the organization
  • Researched recent developments in the pharmaceutical industry and conducted an analysis on the same
  • Reviewed various TM-O; TM-R; TM-O (Counter Statement), affidavit and various other trademark related documents
  • Understood the DPCO Act, UCPMP Act and conducted an analysis on how it affects the business

Legal Intern

Khaitan & Co
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Drafted Debenture Trust Deed for a top-tier listed chemical company after gaining an understanding of the relevant SEBI disclosure requirements
  • Reviewed Term loan agreements and drafted legal opinions for a top-tier listed steel manufacturing client

Legal Intern

Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited ('Zepto')
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted risk analysis by reviewing the lease agreements between 'Zepto' and various dark warehouses
  • Reviewed product supply agreements based on set parameters between 'Zepto' and various vendors to review the terms / changes
  • Prepared an internal note on the state wise license requirements to sell certain OTC drugs and insecticides under The Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and The Insecticide Act, 1968 respectively for sale on online platforms
  • Prepared an internal explanatory note on the newly introduced Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 and analyzed the impact on Zepto's business
  • Presented a weekly 'Zepto bulletin' to the internal stakeholders as part of the legal research team stating the recent developments that might impact Zepto

Legal Intern

J. Sagar Associate
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked on registering a foreign company in India by filing the ROC forms with the Ministry of Corporate affairs
  • Prepared a client note for the visa compliance requirements for a foreign company to hold a conference in India
  • Researched for relevant case laws for the purpose of litigation under various statutes including Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI)

Education

BLS/L.L.B -

Pravin Gandhi College of Law
06.2023

12th Grade (Commerce) -

K.J Somaiya College of Arts And Commerce
01-2018

10th Grade (ICSE) -

P.G. Garodia School
MUMBAI
03.2016

Skills

  • Contract management
  • Intellectual property management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Due diligence
  • Legal research
  • Litigation support

Timeline

Legal Counsel

Wockhardt Limited
06.2024 - Current

Associate

Khaitan & Co
11.2023 - 04.2024

Legal Trainee

Alembic Pharmaceuticals
05.2023 - 11.2023

Legal Intern

Khaitan & Co
03.2023 - 04.2023

Legal Intern

Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited ('Zepto')
10.2022 - 02.2023

Legal Intern

J. Sagar Associate
09.2021 - 10.2021

BLS/L.L.B -

Pravin Gandhi College of Law

12th Grade (Commerce) -

K.J Somaiya College of Arts And Commerce

10th Grade (ICSE) -

P.G. Garodia School
Niti Shah