Pratiksha Bagade
Bangaluru
Summary
Senior Legal Professional with over 5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law and commercial contracting. Exhibits a sophisticated command of drafting and negotiating complex commercial and operational agreements, providing strategic legal advice on corporate governance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard organizational interests. Brings a proven track record of leadership excellence, having successfully managed and mentored teams of up to 13 legal professionals to drive operational efficiency. Expert in supervising comprehensive legal due diligence and managing corporate litigation through robust settlement negotiations to minimize organizational exposure. With solid background in legal support and administration, I bring proactive approach to managing legal operations. My communication skills and ability to work collaboratively ensure effective interaction with clients and team members. I excel in problem-solving and have knack for streamlining processes to improve efficiency. My attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards make me asset in any legal environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEGAL MANAGER
Tamara Leisure Experience Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
08.2025 - Current
- Providing end-to-end legal support for high-value property acquisition transactions, overseeing the entire process from initial term sheet drafting to final deed execution.
- Supervised comprehensive due diligence of title deeds for properties, identifying potential encumbrances and mitigating ownership risks.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex real estate agreements, including Commercial Agreement, Operational Contract, Consultancy Contract, Management Contract (Hotel Management Agreement), Technical Service Agreement, Lease Agreements, and Joint Development Agreements.
- In Less than 6 months I have been able to sign 2 properties (Kufri and Tirupati).
- Negotiating contract terms directly with property owners to secure favorable commercial agreements and ensure the company's legal interests are protected.
- Drafts formal legal notices on behalf of the company for various legal matters, ensuring timely action to resolve disputes and safeguard organizational interests.
ZONAL LEGAL MANAGER
TEAL India
Bengaluru
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Leading legal operations across six regions: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
- Managing a team of 13 legal executives, including 3 senior legal executives, ensuring quality, compliance, and high-volume output.
- Streamlining the due diligence process, increasing report generation from 100 to 1,200+ cases per month.
- Advising on real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, and legal risk for high-value deals.
- Drafting and negotiating commercial and property contracts, supported by M&A legal due diligence.
SENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE
TEAL INDIA
BENGALURU
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed title verification, contract drafting, and client relations (Muthoot, ICICI, GIC, IDFC, Bajaj).
- Supervised the legal team and optimized legal workflows across regions.
LEGAL EXECUTIVE
TEAL INDIA
BENGALURU
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted title searches, ownership verifications, and legal due diligence for real estate transactions across North and West India, ensuring compliance with state-specific land laws.
- Prepared comprehensive legal due diligence reports, identifying legal risks and ownership discrepancies for clients such as Muthoot, ICICI, IDBI, IDFC, Unity Small Finance Bank, and GIC.
SENIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Zolostays Property Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Drafted service and lease agreements and advised business heads on compliance and legal risks.
- Reviewed ongoing legal matters, disputes, and litigation, interpreted legal notices, and provided strategic advice while coordinating with external counsel.
- Worked closely with the Head of Legal to manage key legal functions, ensuring alignment on major legal matters and effective team coordination.
JUNIOR ADVOCATE
Advocate Vidyadhar Joshi and Associates
Kolhapur
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Conducted scrutiny and verification of property titles and assisted in preparing Title Search and Search Reports for various banks.
- Drafted a range of legal agreements, including Sale Deeds, Mortgage Deeds, Lease Deeds, Leave and License Agreements, Power of Attorneys, MoUs, and Gift Deeds.
- Conducted legal research and provided technical content to develop materials showcasing firm expertise and legal insights.
INTERNSHIP
Advocate Vidyadhar Joshi and Associates
Kolhapur
07.2018 - 08.2019
Education
LLM - Business Law
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India01.2022
LLB -
Shivaji University
Kolhapur, India01.2019
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Cross-border compliance and regulatory analysis
- Contract lifecycle management and negotiation
- Corporate and financial services law
- Legal risk management and dispute resolution
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Entity compliance and governance
- Risk Mitigation
- Client-Centric Legal Advisory
- Corporate Governance
- Litigation Management
- Regulatory Advisory Legal
- Research Policy
- Development Due diligence
- Contract law
- Masterful Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Certification
- Certificate of Practice from the Bar Council of India, COP/2021/379976, 2021-03-01
- Enrolled in the Roll of Advocates of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, MAH/7611/2019, 2019-11-01
Languages
Marathi
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratiksha-bagade-013a7315b
Timeline
LEGAL MANAGER
Tamara Leisure Experience Pvt. Ltd.
08.2025 - Current
ZONAL LEGAL MANAGER
TEAL India
03.2025 - 08.2025
SENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE
TEAL INDIA
03.2024 - 03.2025
LEGAL EXECUTIVE
TEAL INDIA
03.2023 - 03.2024
SENIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Zolostays Property Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 03.2023
JUNIOR ADVOCATE
Advocate Vidyadhar Joshi and Associates
08.2019 - 11.2022
INTERNSHIP
Advocate Vidyadhar Joshi and Associates
07.2018 - 08.2019
LLM - Business Law
Savitribai Phule Pune University
LLB -
Shivaji University