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RICHA BHARADWAJA

Delhi

Summary

Versatile Legal Counsel with 14 years of law practice experience and expertise in contract drafting [Area of expertise]. Works effectively with business leaders to devise smart operational strategies and mitigate legal risks. Provides corporate counsel on exposure, potential legal snags and business decisions. seasoned legal professional in IT Consultancy and Services Sector. Skilled in Drafting & Vetting Agreements/MoU(s), Corporate Laws, Strategic Planning, Policy, Compliance, Data Privacy, Labour & Employment Laws, Negotiations and Legal Research. A strong legal professional with leadership qualities and team spirit along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law and Cyber Forensics from NLSIU.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Counsel

Deep Logictech India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
10.2020 - Current
  • Drafting and vetting of technology contracts like Software Reseller Contract, User Terms and Conditions, Privacy Conditions, Offer Letters, Non-Disclosures Agreements, Product and Services Contracts, Software Developments Contract, Various kinds of company policies
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
  • Advise on intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, to protect the company's valuable assets
  • Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices, particularly related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law
  • Conduct legal research and analysis to assess risks and provide strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and mitigate potential risks
  • Manage legal disputes and litigation, working closely with external counsel when necessary
  • Conduct internal training sessions to educate employees on legal matters, compliance, and risk management
  • Actively participate in contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company
  • Provide legal advice on employment matters, including employee contracts, policies, and terminations, while ensuring compliance with labor laws
  • Assist with regulatory compliance, including data protection and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by conducting due diligence and advising on legal implications
  • Maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel and oversee their work to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations and proactively recommend adjustments to policies and procedures to maintain compliance
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry associations, and legal professionals, to stay informed and influence policy developments.
  • Provided legal advice and support to business units on contractual, regulatory and compliance matters.
  • Drafted, negotiated and reviewed a variety of commercial contracts, such as service agreements, leases and purchase orders.
  • Conducted research on complex legal issues related to the company's operations and industry regulations.
  • Developed strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with transactions or other activities.

Advocate

Lex Regis Law Offices
Delhi
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Handling and assisting in matters at hand in various Courts, Tribunals and other foras
  • Responsible for drafting of various Special Leave Petitions, Writ Petitions, Suits, Complaints, their replies and written statements etc
  • Responsible for client counselling, engaging in client communication for filing the case or other relevant communications, strategizing the case, researching the relevant law and executing the same if required with applications
  • Represented the firm and the clients at various forums like Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, National Company Law Tribunal, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Various District Courts, National Green Tribunal, Minorities Commission for Educational Institutions, Prevention of Money Laundering Appellate Tribunal.
  • Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
  • Provided advice to clients regarding their options for resolving disputes or legal issues.
  • Conducted research into applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.
  • Drafted legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements.

Advocate

Shohit Chaudhary & Associates
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in drafting of Written Statement, affidavits in reply, etc
  • Drafted Special Leave Petitions, Protest Petition, Written Statement, Application under Section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, summary suits, execution petition, Wills, Appeal, Legal Notice, Notice under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, etc.
  • Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
  • Provided advice to clients regarding their options for resolving disputes or legal issues.
  • Conducted research into applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.
  • Drafted legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements.

Analyst

CPA Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
07.2013 - 10.2015
  • Handling and updating of the implementation based on research report
  • Implementation and testing of the changes on a software being IP Software and preparing release notes and ancillary documents pertaining to the release and publishing the same
  • Initial review and resolving client support cases reducing of backlog cases
  • Finding discrepancy in the changes and correcting the same in consonance with law change in terms of mass changes, Worked on trademark software for a release wherein made changes and tested the same on various versions of concerned software
  • Providing client support for any configuration or functionality related issue on Salesforce
  • Legal research pertaining to fee change or fines and assigned work, training new FTE's and cross teams on IP Laws, maintaining complex documentation of the processes.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and customer needs.
  • Developed financial models to analyze data and identify potential risks.
  • Performed cost-benefit analysis to evaluate project feasibility.
  • Created reports, presentations, and other documentation for stakeholders.

Advocate

Buddy A. Ranganadhan
Delhi
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Drafting of Special Leave Petitions, Counter Affidavit, Affidavit in reply, Statement of case, written statement, affidavits, Notices among other things concerned to the matter in hand
  • Researched for the matters at hand, and appeared in various courts including High Court, Supreme Court, District Forums, State Commission, National Commission, various District Courts, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, etc
  • Drafting, vetting and redlining of legal documents including real estate, non-discloser agreement, various contracts pertaining to real estate, service contracts for corporations
  • Negotiated agreements suiting the clients requirement
  • Coordinating with various clients/departments and counsels.
  • Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
  • Provided advice to clients regarding their options for resolving disputes or legal issues.
  • Conducted research into applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.
  • Drafted legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements.

Assistant Advocate

Shah & Sanghavi
Mumbai
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Drafting of the Plaints in suits, replies, written statements, notices affidavits pertaining to the matter
  • Researched for the matters at hand, and appeared in various courts including High Court, District Forums, State Commission, various District Courts, Small Causes Court, Debt Recovery Tribunal, Company Law Board, etc
  • Drafting, vetting and redlining of legal documents including real estate, non-discloser agreement, various contracts pertaining to real estate, service contracts for corporations, notices for evictions, tenancy agreements, relinquishment deeds, partnership deeds, lease deeds, leave and license agreements.
  • Provided administrative support to the Advocate, including scheduling appointments and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for client records in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions related to cases.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions and appeals.

Education

General Intellectual Property certificate course from WIPO -

01.2008

Course on Drafting organized by NISCAIR -

01.2008

Diploma in Cyber Law from Asian School of Cyber Laws -

08.2007

XII Commerce with Maths -

Lady Irwin Sr. Secondary School, Delhi
01.2003

B.A. (Hons.) History -

Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi.

LL.B. -

D.E.S Law College, Pune

Post Graduate Diploma - Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics

National Law School of India University
Bangalore

Skills

  • Cyber Laws
  • Data Protection
  • Arbitration
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
  • Money Laundering
  • Oral Argument
  • Legal Research
  • Corporate Law
  • Legal Writing
  • Civil Law
  • Case Management
  • Litigation Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Legal Advisory
  • Negotiation
  • Strategy Development
  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Legal Compliance
  • Corporate Litigation

Timeline

Legal Counsel

Deep Logictech India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - Current

Advocate

Lex Regis Law Offices
04.2019 - 04.2020

Advocate

Shohit Chaudhary & Associates
09.2018 - 02.2019

Analyst

CPA Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 10.2015

Advocate

Buddy A. Ranganadhan
07.2011 - 06.2013

Assistant Advocate

Shah & Sanghavi
08.2009 - 05.2011

General Intellectual Property certificate course from WIPO -

Course on Drafting organized by NISCAIR -

Diploma in Cyber Law from Asian School of Cyber Laws -

XII Commerce with Maths -

Lady Irwin Sr. Secondary School, Delhi

B.A. (Hons.) History -

Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi.

LL.B. -

D.E.S Law College, Pune

Post Graduate Diploma - Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics

National Law School of India University

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