R. KRISHNA
Senior Associate - Legal
Puzhuthivakkam
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with hands-on experience in managing corporate legal operations, litigation, contracts, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution within a fast-paced corporate environment. Skilled in advising business leaders on legal strategy, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and representing organizations before judicial and regulatory authorities across multiple jurisdictions. Recognized for delivering practical legal solutions, mitigating business risks, and safeguarding corporate reputation through proactive legal governance and strategic decision-making.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Associate
M/s. EpowerX Learning Technologies Pvt Ltd.
11.2023 - Current
- Led and managed the company's end-to-end legal function, providing comprehensive legal support while safeguarding the organization's rights, interests, and reputation.
- Maintained complete records and a centralized database of all litigation, consumer disputes, police matters, and other legal proceedings for effective legal management.
- Drafted, reviewed, and responded to legal notices, complaints, and regulatory communications to protect the company's legal position and minimize risk.
- Managed the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing commercial agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, MoUs, employment agreements, and other legal documents.
- Ensured compliance with applicable corporate laws, labour laws, regulatory requirements, and internal governance policies, while supporting ongoing corporate compliance activities.
- Collaborated closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide strategic legal advice and practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Represented the company before police authorities, government departments, consumer forums, and other judicial and quasi-judicial authorities, effectively protecting the company's interests.
- Regularly traveled across multiple states and districts to represent the company in litigation, legal proceedings, investigations, negotiations, and dispute resolution matters.
- Oversaw the overall legal operations of the organization, prioritizing matters efficiently to ensure timely resolution of disputes and proactive legal risk management.
- Provided continuous legal support to employees and the leadership team, ensuring prompt legal assistance and strengthening the company's compliance framework and reputation.
- Assisted in developing and implementing legal policies, standard operating procedures, and documentation processes to improve legal governance and operational efficiency.
- Worked proactively to safeguard the company's legal rights, mitigate potential liabilities, and ensure the swift resolution of legal issues while protecting the organization's reputation.
Legal Associate
M/s. AVS Legal Firm
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared reports and legal documents as instructed by senior attorneys.
- Managed TNRERA cases on behalf of the respondent company and represented clients in consumer forums.
- Represented clients in family court matters, ensuring effective legal support.
- Provided legal opinions to both personal and office clients, ensuring accurate and reliable guidance.
PRACTICING ADVOCATE IN MADRAS HIGH COURT
Mr. GURUPRASAD MANOHARAN
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Gained valuable experience by practicing exclusively on High Court cases, demonstrating a solid understanding of higher judiciary procedures.
- Successfully handled a wide range of criminal matters and writ petitions, showcasing versatility in legal practice.
- Developed strong drafting skills for legal documents, ensuring precision and clarity.
- Acquired practical knowledge of procedural sections and clerical work related to case management and court filings.
Education
LLM - Masters of Law - Criminal Law with Cyber Crime
GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE
CHENGALPATTU07-2023
B.A.,LL.B.,(Hons) - Law
VIT UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI08-2021
Skills
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Contract management
- Legal Research
- Legal Advisory
- Labour & Employment Law
- Corporate Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Regulatory Advisory
- Legal Risk Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Consumer Dispute Resolution
- Time & Case Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Notice drafting
Timeline
Senior Legal Associate
M/s. EpowerX Learning Technologies Pvt Ltd.
11.2023 - Current
Legal Associate
M/s. AVS Legal Firm
01.2022 - 01.2023
PRACTICING ADVOCATE IN MADRAS HIGH COURT
Mr. GURUPRASAD MANOHARAN
01.2021 - 01.2022
LLM - Masters of Law - Criminal Law with Cyber Crime
GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE
B.A.,LL.B.,(Hons) - Law
VIT UNIVERSITY