Hi, I’m
Rashmi K
Advocate
Ernakulam,KL
Summary
Experienced legal advisor with 18 years of expertise in supporting companies with compliance and paperwork needs. Diligent and detail-oriented, staying up-to-date on relevant legislation and effectively communicating any changes to the parties involved. Proficient in training management on legal requirements and actively contributing to the development of effective compliance policies.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Jaihind Steel Pvt LtdErnakulam
Legal Advisor
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced client satisfaction with timely and accurate legal advice on various matters
- Reduced potential litigation risks by conducting thorough research and providing preemptive solutions to clients
- Developed compliance best practices for company
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws
- Achieved favorable outcomes by drafting persuasive legal documents and presenting strong arguments in court
- Maintained strict confidentiality while managing sensitive information related to clients' legal affairs
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law
- Advised executive teams on proper corporate governance practices, minimizing legal exposure and liability
- Assisted human resource departments in drafting employee handbooks compliant with labor laws and regulations
- Collaborated with the human resource department to design and implement awareness sessions, developing training materials and resources and facilitated communication with participants to ensure engagement and attendance
- Managed complex cases effectively, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance
- Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and probation officers while serving multi-cultural community
- Worked closely with law enforcement agencies during investigations involving company-related matters
- Negotiated favorable settlements in high-stakes disputes, saving clients time and resources in litigation
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients
Self Employed
Freelancer- Documentation
01.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Drafting, vetting and review of legal contracts and agreements including Employment Contracts and NDA
- Preparing notices, reply notices and other legal documents
- Registration of property documents and allied works
- Providing Legal Opinion Representing Clients before governmental and external agencies for all legal matters
- Advising Clients on legal, secretarial and other corporate compliances
- Updating Clients on relevant changes in legal scenario
- Assistance in Registration with Labor Department, EPF and ESI authorities and represent company before them as and when necessary
- Assistance in regular filings with ESI and PF documents
- Review of legal risks to protect interest of Client organization
- Planning and coordination of training programs for employees of Client Organizations
- Translation of documents from English to Malayalam and Malayalam to English
- Transcription (English and Malayalam)
- Co-ordination, briefing and discussion with lawyers on legal matters, provide sound solutions and review of legal risks to protect legal rights of client organization
- Created information architecture to format content and method of distribution
Envertiz Consultancy Pvt LtdErnakulam
Assistant Manager, Legal & Compliance
11.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Drafting, vetting and review of legal contracts and agreements including Employment Contracts and NDA
- Preparing notices, reply notices and other legal documents
- Representing Company before governmental and external agencies for all legal matters
- Advising management on legal, secretarial and other corporate compliances
- Updating management on relevant changes in legal scenario
- Co-ordination, briefing and discussion with lawyers on legal matters to provide sound solutions
- Review of legal risks to protect interest of organization
- Providing legal opinion on various legal matters
- Managing Recruitments and on-boarding formalities of new joiners
- Management of Employee contracts and other documentation for them
- Reporting top management on concerns and feedback of employees and team leaders being in role of Welfare Officer
- Planning and coordination of training programs for existing and new employees being in-charge of training department
- Preparation, updating and management of content for training
- Monitoring and evaluating newly joined employees
- Schedule and minute Daily Operations and Management meetings
- Monitoring employee attendance and leave management
- Monitoring proper etiquette of all employees in organization
- Monitoring quality of employee correspondence with clients and ensuring timely response as part of quality management
- Heading compliance committee and ensured that all laws are complied by company
Kerala Law Journal Pvt. LtdErnakulam
Sub-Editor
10.2019 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Handling creation and editing of Head-notes and Articles for Journals, Blog and Software
- Supervising creation, updating, proofing and uploading of databases pertaining to various Central and State Acts and Rules in blog and Software
- Managing outsourcing and administrative works of Office as and when required
- Liaising with Editor
- Drafting and vetting of legal documents, Coordinating and preparing documents pertaining to trademark registration, preparation of documents and assistance in changing ownership with Registrar of Newspapers for India and working in coordination with different government and non-government offices
- Managing Recruitments and training
- Managing content creation for training along with overall office management
- Member of compliance team and actively participated in ensuring all laws especially IPR laws are complied by the company
Ventura Realtors India Pvt. LtdErnakulam
Asst. Manager HR & Legal
11.2013 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Maintain payroll, ensure legal compliance, maintain department records and reports, participate in administrative staff meetings and maintain employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
- Registration with Labor Department, EPF and ESI authorities and represent the company before them as and when necessary
- Drafting and vetting of routine contracts and agreements like Sale Agreements, Construction Contracts, Sale and Construction Agreements, preparing conveyance deeds, handling arbitrational matters, ensuring documents are legally sound, liaison with relevant government authorities as and when necessary
- Translation of documents as and when necessary
- Representing the company before competent authorities for documentation, following up and keeping records of the same
- Representing the company before consumer court
- Co-ordination, briefing and discussion with lawyers on legal matters, provide sound solutions and review of legal risks to protect legal rights of the organization
- Assisting Company Secretary in conveying board meetings and general meetings, preparing notices and minutes, following up with roc filings to ensure legal, secretarial and other corporate compliances
Horizon Ventures Pvt. LtdErnakulam
Asst. Manager HR & Legal
06.2012 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Monitoring daily operations, preparing and updating employment records, addressing employment issues, maintaining payroll, preparing reports to ensure compliance, representing the company before various authorities as and when necessary
- Drafting and vetting of agreements and conveyance deeds, represent the company before competent authorities for documentation and keeping records of the same
- Represented in Consumer matters Coordination, briefing and discussion with lawyers on legal matters, provide adequate solution and review of legal risks to protect interest of the organization
- Assisting the team with documentation as and when necessary
- Assisting Company Secretary to ensure legal, secretarial and other Corporate Compliances
DcoremChennai
Manager Legal
07.2010 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Representing the firm for registration before sales tax and service tax authorities
- Liaison with consultants
- Maintaining payroll and overall management of the office
- Ensuring legal compliances
High Court of Kerala and Courts belowErnakulam
Advocate
10.2006 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Assisting Senior Advocate through representing clients in writ petitions, criminal, civil litigations and other legal proceedings
- Draw up legal documents, research relevant legal materials to aid decision making
- Analise legal precedents, present and summarize cases to judges and juries
- Preparing argument notes, negotiating settlement along with representing clients in arbitration matters
- Represented clients in Consumer matters
Education
Institute of Companies Secretaries of IndiaErnakulam, Kerala
ACS Executive Module II from Company Matters
06.2009
University of Calicut - Govt. Law CollegeThrissur, Kerala
LL.B
03.2006
University of Calicut - NSS Training CollegeOttapalam, Kerala
B. Ed
03.2000
University of Calicut - School of Distance EducationThrissur, Kerala
M. A from Sociology
01.1999
University of Calicut - Vimala CollegeThrissur, Kerala
BA from Sociology
01.1997
Skills
- Legal Research
- Drafting documents
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Negotiation skills
- Legal writing
- Legal analysis
- Contract drafting and Review
- Litigation management
- Dispute resolution
Certification
- Proficiency in Computer Fundamentals MS Office, Multimedia & Internet Technologies, APTECH Computer Education
- Understanding Information Technology in Corporate Environment, NIIT
Languages
Advanced (C1), Bilingual or Proficient (C2), Upper intermediate (B2), Intermediate (B1)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/31/77
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave4-day work weekAvailability
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Languages
Malayalam
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Legal Advisor
Jaihind Steel Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Freelancer- Documentation
Self Employed
01.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Manager, Legal & Compliance
Envertiz Consultancy Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 01.2022
Sub-Editor
Kerala Law Journal Pvt. Ltd
10.2019 - 10.2020
Asst. Manager HR & Legal
Ventura Realtors India Pvt. Ltd
11.2013 - 09.2019
Asst. Manager HR & Legal
Horizon Ventures Pvt. Ltd
06.2012 - 10.2013
Manager Legal
Dcorem
07.2010 - 05.2012
Advocate
High Court of Kerala and Courts below
10.2006 - 01.2009
Institute of Companies Secretaries of India
ACS Executive Module II from Company Matters
University of Calicut - Govt. Law College
LL.B
University of Calicut - NSS Training College
B. Ed
University of Calicut - School of Distance Education
M. A from Sociology
University of Calicut - Vimala College
BA from Sociology
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