SAMARTH S NAVALE
Assistant Legal Counsel
Bengaluru
Summary
Determined to work in a corporate setup and contribute to the best of my ability, with the object of facing challenges and deriving solutions for the same.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Legal Counsel
HSBC
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed, provided feedback and negotiated agreements and documents that includes Master Distribution Agreements, Deposit Account Control Agreements, Settlement Agreements, Account Operation Letters, Release Deeds and Power of Attorneys.
- Structured and negotiated complex banking instruments like Bank Guarantees and Stand by Letter Of Credit to minimize exposure to financial risk.
- Carried out legal Due Diligence of companies prior to onboarding for banking services, assessing corporate documentation, ownership structures, internal regulatory compliance etc.
- Analyzed and commented on Legal Opinions on the capacity of corporate borrowers and enforceability of financing documents under applicable laws.
- Reviewed and commented on various Marketing and Servicing materials that included Terms and Conditions, Electronic Data Messages, Call Guides etc.
- Provided legal advice on the branch enquiries on the personal banking section alongside drafting branch procedures for ease of handling branch enquiries for branch staff.
- Manage APAC, UK-US and MENAT region teams while liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow.
Inclusive Minds
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Drafted documents on the political scenario and campaign ideation for the state of Karnataka.
- Involved in the ideation and initiation of campaigns for the state of Karnataka.
Tapasya Law Chambers
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Attended court proceedings and client meetings.
- Drafted pleadings, various notices, contracts, etc.
- Intensive Legal Research relating to Real Estate Regulation Act, Civil Procedural Code, Company’s Act, Criminal Procedural Code, Indian Penal Code, etc.
Sundaraswamy and Ramdas Advocates
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Attended court proceedings and client meetings.
- Assisted in research work with matters relating to Civil Procedural Code, Karnataka Land Acquisition Act, etc.
Sandeep Patil & CO, Law Firm
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Attended court proceedings.
- Opportunity to draft various legal documents in matters relating to Criminal Law and Property Law.
- Helped in drafting Plaints, Affidavits, Memo etc in matters relating to Civil and Family Laws.
- Assisted in research work with matters relating to the Criminal Procedural Code, Prevention of Corruption Act, Civil Procedural Code, and Muslim Law.
Shreeram T Naik, Advocate
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in preparing Legal Notices and Plaints.
- Attended client meetings and court proceedings.
- Assisted in research work with matters relating to Civil Procedural Code and Hindu Marriage Act.
Shreeram T Naik, Advocate
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Attended client meetings and court proceeds.
- Attended various mediation proceedings.
- Assisted in research work with matters relating to Civil Procedural Code.
BOSCO, NGO
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted in the rescue, rehabilitation and empowerment of the people living in slums.
- Carried out various awareness drives relating to child welfare and prevention of child labour.
- Actively participated in other activities that were conducted during the internship period.
Education
L.L.M - Corporate Financial Law & Policy
O.P. Jindal Global Law School
01.2021 - 01.2022
B.A., LLB - undefined
Ramaiah College of Law
01.2015 - 01.2020
Skills
Dispute resolution
Legal research
Corporate law
Litigation
Legal analysis
Legal advisory
Reviewing documents
Document review
Document preparation
Legal compliance
Evaluating contracts
Contract negotiation
Organisational Experience
- Volunteered at Intra Moot Court Competition organized by Ramaiah College of Law.
- Volunteered for various legal aid camps held.
Training
- Graduate Insolvency Programme: Introducing Insolvency to the World of Education, 05/04/19, Student Initiative for the promotion of Legal Awareness, NLSIU
- Corporate and Investment Laws, 02/21/17 - 02/23/17, certificate course
- Drafting, 03/27/19 - 03/28/19, certificate course
- Geographical Indications of Karnataka- Bidriware, a pilot Study at Bidar, 09/01/19, Ramaiah Intellectual Property Rights Cell (RIPRC) and Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC)
Membership Affiliation
- Member of Karnataka State Bar Council
- Member of Advocates Association, Bengaluru
Timeline
Assistant Legal Counsel
HSBC
01.2023 - Current
Inclusive Minds
08.2022 - 12.2022
L.L.M - Corporate Financial Law & Policy
O.P. Jindal Global Law School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Tapasya Law Chambers
09.2020 - 08.2021
Sundaraswamy and Ramdas Advocates
01.2020 - 02.2020
Sandeep Patil & CO, Law Firm
07.2019 - 08.2019
Shreeram T Naik, Advocate
07.2018 - 08.2018
Shreeram T Naik, Advocate
07.2017 - 08.2017
BOSCO, NGO
07.2016 - 08.2016
B.A., LLB - undefined
Ramaiah College of Law
01.2015 - 01.2020
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