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RICHA DHANAWADE

RICHA DHANAWADE

Assistant Manager - Legal
Mumbai

Summary

Results-driven legal professional specializing in corporate and non-litigation practices with 1.5+ years of experience in contract management, arbitration, regulatory compliance, legal operations, and research. Proficient in developing legal tools and systems to enhance business efficiency. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with IT, finance, and senior management to safeguard the company's legal interests.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
10090
10090
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager – Legal

Tata International Limited
Mumbai
07.2023 - Current
  • Draft and review a variety of commercial contracts including vendor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and MoUs.
  • Led the handling of arbitration matters in India, Singapore, and Dubai – from initiation to conclusion of proceedings, including award execution.
  • Filed and managed civil suits ensuring favorable outcomes including ex-parte orders and awards.
  • Developed an Excel-based Litigation & Spend Management Tracker (with Macros), which was later converted into interactive Power BI dashboards.
  • Conducted internal research papers on topics such as Stamp Duty in India, DPDP Act, etc.
  • Designed and presented decks for board meetings representing the legal function.
  • Spearheading the company-wide implementation of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Tool, including legal workflow mapping.

Legal Intern

Adv. Mahendra Rajaram Dhanawade
Mumbai
12.2020 - 05.2022
  • Drafted affidavits, legal notices, agreements, wills, and power of attorneys.
  • Prepared pleadings and court documents.
  • Managed client communication and case tracking.
  • Conducted legal research and document proofreading.

Education

LL.M. - Corporate Law

NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
Mumbai
2023

B.L.S. LL.B. -

Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law, Mumbai University
Mumbai
2020

CS Foundation -

Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
2016

Higher Secondary (XII) - Commerce

R.A. Poddar College of Commerce And Economics
2015

Secondary School Certificate (X) -

St. Paul’s Convent High School
2013

Skills

  • Contract drafting expertise

  • Arbitration & Dispute Resolution (non-litigation)

  • Streamlining legal workflows with technology

  • Regulatory research expertise

  • Assessment of legal risks

  • Proficient & experienced in contract lifecycle processes and implementation of CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) tool

  • Experience in legal data visualization with Power BI

  • Support for governance frameworks

  • Stakeholder management

  • Proficient in Excel automation & MS Office

  • Skilled in leveraging Manupatra, SCC online and other legal research platforms for information retrieval in legal research

  • Streamlined document processes

Certification

Certificate in Drafting Legal Pleadings, Indian Academy of Law and Management, 05/01/21

Accomplishments

  • TIL ACES Awards for Exemplary Performance - 2025 (Tata International Limited).
  • Letter of Appreciation for preparation of the litigation management data - 2024 (Tata International Limited).
  • Certified in Korean Language Speaking.
  • Assistant Head – Organizing Committee for Moot Court, Mock Trial & Judgment Writing.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Public Relations Head – Rotaract Club of Dadar (Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law).

Certificate of Appreciation from Freedom Employability Academy for mentorship & guidance of disadvantage youth.


Timeline

Assistant Manager – Legal

Tata International Limited
07.2023 - Current

Legal Intern

Adv. Mahendra Rajaram Dhanawade
12.2020 - 05.2022

LL.M. - Corporate Law

NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

B.L.S. LL.B. -

Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law, Mumbai University

CS Foundation -

Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

Higher Secondary (XII) - Commerce

R.A. Poddar College of Commerce And Economics

Secondary School Certificate (X) -

St. Paul’s Convent High School

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