RAMU RAMAKRISHNAN
Legal Professional
SingaperumalKoil, Chennai
Summary
Highly experienced legal expert with 25 years of court practice and corporate legal advisory. Adept at contract vetting, litigation, property due diligence, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Proven ability to provide strategic legal counsel, mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to legal frameworks. Skilled in drafting and negotiating contracts, managing corporate legal affairs, and representing clients effectively in legal proceedings. Committed to delivering sound legal solutions while safeguarding business interests.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager - Legal
Yuzhan Technology India Private Limited (Foxconn )
09.2024 - Current
- Preparing and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including agreements for product purchases, finished goods, raw material procurement, security services, housekeeping and maintenance, food services, non-disclosure, manpower supply, leasing, warehouse management, annual maintenance, occupational health centers, logistics, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), letters of intent (LOIs), and more.
- Engage in discussions with customers and vendors to establish and finalize contractual terms and conditions
- Extensive Expertise in matters pertaining to Labour Laws including Industrial Dispute Act, Payment of Wages Act, Factories Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Minimum Wages Act, The Payments of Gratuity Act, etc.
- Provide comprehensive training to HR and other departments on structuring and implementing legal frameworks effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
Legal Consultant
GRT Renewable Energy
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Drafting and reviewing various commercial contracts, including product purchase agreements, security service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, EPC contracts, lease agreements, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and letters of intent (LOIs).
- Extensive knowledge in Property Laws including negotiation, title due diligence, drafting and vetting documentation on various aspects of property transactions which includes Sale, Leasing, etc.
- Coordinate and engage with advocates on behalf of the company.
- Draft and issue legal notices to the relevant parties, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and requirements.
Project Manager-Legal
Bharat FIH Limited (Foxconn Group)
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Preparing and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including agreements for product purchases, finished goods, raw material procurement, security services, housekeeping and maintenance, food services, non-disclosure, manpower supply, leasing, warehouse management, annual maintenance, occupational health centers, logistics, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), letters of intent (LOIs), and more.
- Engage in discussions with customers and vendors to establish and finalize contractual terms and conditions
- Extensive Expertise in matters pertaining to Labour Laws including Industrial Dispute Act, Payment of Wages Act, Factories Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Minimum Wages Act, The Payments of Gratuity Act, etc. and appear before the Labour Court, Labour Commissioner, etc.. in various matters.
- Provide support to HR for making policy.
- Have extensive knowledge in Property Laws including negotiation, title due diligence, drafting and vetting documentation on various aspects of property transactions which includes Sale, Leasing, etc.
- Prepare and draft legal pleadings, including plaints, written statements, affidavits, and counter statements, while representing cases in court.
- Coordinate and engage with advocates, government officials, and police authorities on behalf of the company.
Senior Manager-Legal
OPPO Mobiles (TN) Private Limited
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Preparing and reviewing a diverse range of contracts, including purchase agreements, dealer agreements, distributor agreements, service partner agreements, logistics agreements, branding agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and memorandums of understanding (MOUs).
- Possess extensive expertise in property laws, including negotiation, title due diligence, and the drafting and review of documentation for various property transactions such as sales and leasing
- Define and develop legal policies and procedures while advising on all major business transactions.
- Negotiate with opposing parties to avoid litigation, reach resolution, and achieve the goals of the corporation.
- Carry out investigations and initiate legal actions to recover outstanding payments from the vendor.
- Examine title documents thoroughly and provide a legal assessment.
- Manage litigation processes and represent cases before the High Court, District Court, and Labour Court. Experienced in handling a wide range of legal matters, including civil, labour, consumer disputes, and cheque dishonour cases.
- Coordinate and engage with advocates, police authorities, and government officials on behalf of the company
Senior Manager-Legal
Alectrona Energy Private Limited
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Reviewing and analyzing a range of commercial contracts, including EPC contracts, purchase agreements, non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent (LOIs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), lease agreements, work contracts, etc.
- Vetting Tender documents.
- Examine the property title documents and provide a legal assessment. Prepare and officially register sale deeds for the company’s properties at the Sub-Registrar’s office.
- Draft legal notices and respond appropriately to the concerned party. Coordinate with advocates to prepare plaints, written statements, counter statements, and affidavits for submission to various courts, tribunals, and government authorities.
Manager-Legal
OPPO Mobiles (TN) Private Limited
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Preparing and reviewing a diverse range of contracts, including purchase agreements, dealer agreements, distributor agreements, service partner agreements, logistics agreements, branding agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and memorandums of understanding (MOUs).
- Possess extensive expertise in property laws, including negotiation, title due diligence, and the drafting and review of documentation for various property transactions such as sales and leasing
- Define and develop legal policies and procedures while advising on all major business transactions.
- Negotiate with opposing parties to avoid litigation, reach resolution, and achieve the goals of the corporation.
- Carry out investigations and initiate legal actions to recover outstanding payments from the vendor.
- Examine title documents thoroughly and provide a legal assessment.
- Manage litigation processes and represent cases before the High Court, District Court, and Labour Court. Experienced in handling a wide range of legal matters, including civil, labour, consumer disputes, and cheque dishonour cases.
- Coordinate and engage with advocates, police authorities, and government officials on behalf of the company
Document Controller
Urbacon Trading & Contracting (UCC)
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Draft various kinds of Contracts like EPC Contracts, Material Transfer Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement etc. & Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
- Assist to prepare the pleadings in company related issues with attorneys.
- After prepared the said legal documents draft send to concern project manager & project director for getting approval.
- After getting approval from the concern project manager & director prepare the final deed and again send to concern project director for execute the deeds.
- After received the executed deed from concern project heads we update the log and maintain hard & soft copies of the same as per procedure.
- All the documents are maintained through Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
Assistant Manager – Legal
GAMESA Wind Turbines (P) Ltd
10.2010 - 12.2013
- Very good exposure in the wind mill industry and land related matters nearly 14 years and capable to handle individually all the legal issues regarding in wind mill project.
- Drafting & Vetting all kinds of agreements like EPC Contract, Purchase Agreements, Agreement for Easement Rights, MOU, Sale Deed, Agreement for Sale, Lease Deed etc.
- Scrutinize the documents of title and verify all the Parent documents, revenue records like Patta, Chitta, Adangal, Kist etc. & Encumbrance certificate (EC) and provide legal opinion of the property.
- Scrutinized the documents of title and provided legal opinion of the property nearly 400 Acres in Coimbatore and Tirunelveli region in Tamilnadu for setting up of Wind Mill Project.
- Co-ordinate with the land developers for procures the land from the land owners and speed up the process.
- To assist with land developers for getting legal documents from the concern authority and help to rectify the legal issues of the property.
- Draft all the Sale deeds, Mortgage deeds, Agreement for Sale & Lease deed etc. and register before the Sub-Registrar or District Registrar.
- Co-ordinate with the customers, land developers and land owners to making arrangements for registration of Sale deeds, Agreement for Sale & Lease deeds etc.
- To assist with land developers to get Patta, Adangal, Kist, EC and other certificates from revenue departments like Tahisldar, Revenue Inspector (RI), Village Administrative Officer (VAO) and Sub-Registrar.
- If any legal issues will arise in the purchased property to co-ordinate with Advocates and prepare the draft and file the civil or criminal case before the respective court.
- Co-ordinate with customer Bank Advocates to clarify the legal doubts of the property and obtain legal opinion from the counsel.
Senior Executive – Legal
BGR Energy Systems (P) Ltd
05.2007 - 10.2010
- Scrutinize documents of title and provided legal opinion of the property around 300 acres of land for setting up of Thermal Power Plant in Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu.
- Advised to the management regarding property related issues.
- Prepare all the sale deeds, Mortgage deeds, Agreement for sale & Lease deed etc. and register the said documents before Sub-Registrar or District Registrar.
- Prepared pleadings and appeared before the court on behalf of the company.
- Liaison with Advocates to file the cases before the appropriate courts.
- Liaison with Sub-Registrar and Revenue officials for registration of documents & get revenue documents.
Advocate
08.2000 - 05.2007
- Handled Suits like Title suit, Money suit, Injunction suit, Specific Performance suit, etc.
- Handled Criminal Cases.
- Handled Labour, Cheque Bounce & Consumer cases.
- Preparation of Plaint, Written Statement, Applications, Objections, Proof Affidavit, etc.
- Appear before all kinds of Courts and Tribunal including Labour Court, Debts Recovery Tribunal, etc. and conducting trial.
- Good exposure in labour laws.
- Handled Arbitration Proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Law (BL) -
Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Law
Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College
Skills
Legal Research & Analysis
Contract Drafting & Review
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Regulatory Compliance & Legal Advisory
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/21/78
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Legal
Yuzhan Technology India Private Limited (Foxconn )
09.2024 - Current
Legal Consultant
GRT Renewable Energy
03.2024 - 08.2024
Project Manager-Legal
Bharat FIH Limited (Foxconn Group)
08.2018 - 05.2023
Senior Manager-Legal
OPPO Mobiles (TN) Private Limited
05.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Manager-Legal
Alectrona Energy Private Limited
08.2016 - 05.2017
Manager-Legal
OPPO Mobiles (TN) Private Limited
01.2015 - 08.2016
Document Controller
Urbacon Trading & Contracting (UCC)
05.2014 - 12.2014
Assistant Manager – Legal
GAMESA Wind Turbines (P) Ltd
10.2010 - 12.2013
Senior Executive – Legal
BGR Energy Systems (P) Ltd
05.2007 - 10.2010
Advocate
08.2000 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Law
Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College
Bachelor of Law (BL) -
Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College
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