Ruchika Verma
Corporate Counsel
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Indian PSU (over 6 years) and leading technology player- Ericsson, adept at commercial contracting and responsive business coordination. Proven track record in negotiating high-stakes agreements and providing business-focused legal guidance. Recognized for effective team engagement and problem-solving skills, driving successful outcomes in complex legal environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Group Legal Counsel
Ericsson
Gurgaon
07.2022 - Current
- Lead Legal Counsel for a business division in India whose annual turnover is approx. USD 1 billion
- Additional responsibility of being the Legal Counsel for Ericsson Thailand (from 2023 to 2025). Developed strong working relationships with outside counsel in Thailand to obtain cost-effective advise in specialized areas of law.
- Drafting, review and vetting of clear and concise contracts to protect company's interests while facilitating successful business transactions.
- Engaging external law firms for specialist legal advisory in Thailand and India
- Support business on interpretation of applicable regulatory provisions
- Collaborate and work with Ericsson global legal specialists on specific matters
General Manager Legal
HFCL Limited
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Pro-active corporate counsel for HFCL (a telecom company) and its sister company Exicom ( a public listed Indian co. in EV battery business)
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior management/leadership on critical business contracts involving high-stakes legal risks and opportunities.
- Types of contracts handled- almost everything from NDAs to employment contracts (for foreign employees), technology licensing, outright sale agreements, settlement arrangements etc.
DGM Legal
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
Mumbai
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Advisory on T&Cs of international tender documents (of countries ranging from Paraguay, Tajikistan to Cameroon)
- Creation of transaction specific contracts- consortium agreements, agreements for subcontracting, land purchase etc. for bidding purposes
- Was part of team that managed Force Majaure communications during Covid outbreak.
Lead Legal/DGM Legal
Reliance Defence
New Delhi
08.2016 - 08.2019
- IC role-was responsible for all types of contracts starting from NDA to JV agreements
- Negotiated JV arrangements with international offset partners (in defence sector)
- Had a Co Sec reporting into me
- Negotiated and closed contract for sale to PSU HAL
Senior Legal Officer
Engineers India Limited
09.2010 - 08.2016
- Arbitration and litigation management
- General corporate advisory
- Contracts drafting, review and negotiations of EPC and EPCM contracts
- Handling RTI queries
- Advised Purchase/Bidding team on vendor on-boarding related legal queries
- Issued show cause notices and even blacklisted erring international firms from further bidding
Manager Legal
IndiaBulls Housing Finance
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Review and advisory of lending documents
- General corporate advisory
Deputy Manager Legal
DLF Home Developers
New Delhi
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Advisory on real estate laws, relevant FEMA provisions
- Assisted ED Legal in joint venture transactions with international firms/PE funds
- Drafting and review of sale deeds, agreement to sell of DLF properties in Gurgaon
Deputy Manager Law
Ballarpur Industries
Gurgaon
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Joined as management trainee (thru campus placement)
- Got exposure to indirect tax litigations
- Advised on legal metrology provisions
- Contract drafting and review
- Litigation management
Education
LL.B - Law
Campus Law Centre
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
B Com (H) - Commerce
Indraprastha College For Women
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Effective Team Engagement
Proficient in Commercial Contracting
Responsive Business Coordination
Full understanding of Indian PSU work style
Proficient in Negotiation
Business-Focused Legal Guidance
Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
Senior Group Legal Counsel
Ericsson
07.2022 - Current
General Manager Legal
HFCL Limited
02.2021 - 07.2022
DGM Legal
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
09.2019 - 02.2021
Lead Legal/DGM Legal
Reliance Defence
08.2016 - 08.2019
Senior Legal Officer
Engineers India Limited
09.2010 - 08.2016
Manager Legal
IndiaBulls Housing Finance
07.2009 - 07.2010
Deputy Manager Legal
DLF Home Developers
02.2007 - 07.2009
Deputy Manager Law
Ballarpur Industries
05.2005 - 02.2007
LL.B - Law
Campus Law Centre
04.2001 -
B Com (H) - Commerce
Indraprastha College For Women
04.2001 -
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