Nrusingha Charan Behera
Chennai
Summary
Strategic In-House Counsel and Company Secretary with 12+ years of experience in advising corporate entities on legal and secretarial matters spanning corporate governance, compliance, contracts, intellectual property, M&A, litigation management and regulatory matter. Proven ability to mitigate risks and foster collaboration across teams to support business acquisition/ explanation and to achieve organizational goals. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic in-house counsel role to drive legal excellence and contribute to corporate success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
AGM-Legal and Compliance
TAKE Solutions Ltd. (Navitas Life Sciences)
Chennai
01.2020 - Current
- Manage day-to-day legal activities within the organization.
- Provide legal advice on variety of corporate matters, such as corporate governance, contract act, companies act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, privacy laws, legal metrology laws, antitrust laws, arbitration matter, IPR laws, drug & cosmetic laws, and employment laws.
- Lead end-to-end management of the contract lifecycle, encompassing drafting, review, negotiation, and finalization of a diverse spectrum of domestic and international commercial contracts.
- Offer expert guidance to ensure seamless alignment of organizational operations and business activities with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Effectively manage the comprehensive IPR portfolio, spanning the entire lifecycle from filing of application to prosecution, registration, and opposition.
- Maintain vigilant oversight over proceedings and processes, diligently addressing legal notices and overseeing ongoing or new litigation matters.
- Handle litigation filed, against and, by the organisation and its subsidiaries in India, including acting as a key witness during legal proceedings.
- Vet and providing inputs in plaints, written statement, rejoinders, affidavits, etc and ensuring that the documents are filed within the prescribed time frame.
- Collaborate with multifaceted cross-functional teams, spanning finance, delivery, project management, sales, administration, quality assurance, human resources, and regulatory, to fathom their legal requisites and deliver innovative solutions to expedite transactions and dispute resolution.
- Conduct a meticulous examination of tender documents, policies, and various legal documents received from vendors, customers, and other third parties.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on various legal matters including litigation defense strategies.
- Provided guidance to human resources personnel regarding employee relations matters.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from government or regulatory agencies regarding compliance issues.
- Support in corporate restructuring of various dimensions and magnitude including merger, demerger, disinvestment, acquisition/takeover, slump sale, strategic alliance, investment by pe, and joint venture.
- Provide guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
In-House Counsel & Company Secretary
Vishay Precision Transducers (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed day-to-day legal activities within the organization.
- Provided advice on corporate governance matters to the board of directors and senior management team.
- Managed secretarial matters, encompassing the drafting of notices, agendas, and minutes for meetings.
- Responsible for preparation and filing of requisite documents, returns, and forms with SEZ authorities, Authorized Dealer Banks, and RBI, primarily for ECB & FDI.
- Managed end-to-end contract lifecycle, comprising drafting, standardization, review, negotiation, and finalization of an extensive array of contracts and legal documents.
- Strategically negotiated with business partners and their legal representatives to resolve contractual disputes.
- Expertly conducted due diligence and adeptly managed the legal facets arising from commercial activities within India.
- Meticulously safeguarded IPRs of the organisation, synergizing with the headquarters to protect IP assets and initiate legal actions against third-party infringements.
- Managed litigation proceedings filed against and by the organisation and its affiliates in India.
- Represented the organisation in litigation proceedings before court and various adjudicating authorities, such as RBI, SEZ development commissioners, and other appellate bodies.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
- Monitored and reported the status of extant litigation to the management team.
- Developed internal policies related to compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided guidance to human resources personnel regarding employee relations matters.
- Liaised with external stakeholders including auditors, lawyers and regulators.
- Ensured unwavering compliance with HQ corporate guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Company Secretary
Krishana Fabrics Ltd.
Kolkata
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed day-to-day secretarial activities, ensuring compliance with the companies act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable statutes.
- Provided guidance to boards of directors concerning fiduciary duties owed to company stakeholders.
- Drafted notices, agendas, and recorded minutes for board, committee, and shareholders meetings. Additionally, adeptly convened these meetings.
- Ensured the preparation and filing of corporate governance reports, annual reports, and shareholding patterns with stock exchanges.
- Drafted, reviewed, and standardized a variety of legal documents, including distributor agreements, supply agreements, NDA, and employment contract, etc. as required by the organization's needs.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained corporate governance framework for the organisation.
- Handled enquiries from shareholders regarding their rights under company law.
- Conducted board meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
- Ensured compliance with listing regulations and companies act requirements.
- Liaised with external stakeholders including auditors, lawyers and regulators.
Associate Company Secretary
Gopinath Nayak & Associates
Bhubaneswar
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Facilitated the incorporation of both public and private companies, including NBFCs, and adeptly registered them with RBI as NBFC.
- Conducted secretarial audits and expertly executed due diligences for various private and public companies.
- Drafted and vetted various policies as necessitated under the companies acts and SEBI Regulations.
- Provided strategic guidance to clients on compliance with FEMA Regulations, FDI/ODI policies, and meticulously prepared requisite forms for RBI filings.
- Drafted responses to show-cause notices issued by ROC and RBI, both for domestic and foreign companies.
- Liaised with RBI, MCA, ROC, and authorized dealers to secure necessary approvals.
Education
LLB - General Law
University Law College, Utkal University
BBSR, Odisha, India03-2015
Company Secretary - Corporate Laws
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
New Delhi, India12-2013
MBA - Finance
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
BBSR, Odisha, India07-2011
Bachelor of Science - PCM
Utkal University
Odisha, India03-2008
UGC NET for Assistant Professor -
University Grants Commission
Skills
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Ability to analyze complex legal problems
- Problem solving
- Team player
- Quick absorber
- Ability to work under pressure to meet the deadlines
- Passionate to provide solutions to business
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/10/84
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
GopinathKrishanaVishay
English, Hindi & Odia
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AGM-Legal and Compliance
TAKE Solutions Ltd. (Navitas Life Sciences)
01.2020 - Current
In-House Counsel & Company Secretary
Vishay Precision Transducers (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2020
Company Secretary
Krishana Fabrics Ltd.
09.2014 - 12.2016
Associate Company Secretary
Gopinath Nayak & Associates
01.2012 - 08.2014
LLB - General Law
University Law College, Utkal University
Company Secretary - Corporate Laws
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
MBA - Finance
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - PCM
Utkal University
UGC NET for Assistant Professor -
University Grants Commission
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