Saurabhi Raut
Noida
Summary
Senior legal professional with over 13 years of expertise in oil and gas and energy sectors at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, specializing in commercial litigation, high-value arbitration, EPC contracts, and regulatory advisory across refinery, downstream, and city gas distribution businesses.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager – Legal (Northern Region)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Noida
04.2025 - Current
- Part of Northern Region legal team, independently managing litigation portfolio for assigned jurisdictions/business areas
- Handling end-to-end litigation across High Courts, tribunals, and other judicial forums
- Managing arbitrations and commercial disputes, including strategy inputs and coordination with external counsel
- Advising business teams on litigation risk, dispute exposure, and legal compliance
- Preparing case strategies, legal opinions, and briefing notes for decision-making
- Conducting due diligence for fuel station development and expansion projects
Manager – Legal (Kochi Refinery)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Kochi
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Provided end-to-end legal support for one of India’s largest refineries
- Managed high-value EPC arbitrations and disputes (~₹800–1000 crore exposure)
- Advised senior management and leadership teams on dispute strategy and risk exposure
- Drafted and negotiated procurement, services, and project contracts
- Handled environmental and regulatory litigation across courts and tribunals
- Partnered with operations and project teams to mitigate legal and contractual risks
Manager – Legal (Gas Business)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Supported legal matters for City Gas Distribution and national gas business operations
- Negotiated Master Sales Purchase Agreements with international LNG suppliers
- Drafted agreements for gas transmission, regasification, and commercial arrangements
- Contributed to policy and strategic initiatives supporting business expansion
Assistant Manager – Legal (Western Region)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed commercial litigation and arbitration matters across jurisdictions
- Drafted and reviewed dealership, lease, and commercial agreements
- Conducted due diligence for land acquisition and retail outlet development
Executive Legal Officer
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed litigation, compliance, and contractual matters for retail and LPG businesses, ensuring legal adherence and minimising risk
- Assisted in dispute resolution and regulatory compliance, contributing to effective risk management strategies
- Drafted legal notices and agreements, facilitating enforcement processes and protecting business interests
Education
BLS LL.B -
Government Law College
MumbaiSkills
- Litigation management
- Arbitrations
- Dispute strategy and resolution
- Risk assessment
- Commercial contracts
- Oil and gas agreements
- Risk assessment
- Compliance advisory
- Legal drafting
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Policy formulation
- Contract negotiation
Certification
Certificate Course in Arbitration, IMC Chamber of Commerce, Mumbai, 2024
Accomplishments
- Best Young In-House Counsel (2017)
- Managed and contributed to high-value disputes (~₹800–1000 crore exposure)
- Recognized by Regional Business Head and Legal Head (2025–26) for contribution to highest retail outlet expansion in the region
- Consistently appreciated by senior management, business, and cross-functional teams for contributions beyond core legal responsibilities
- Selected as a Mentor for new batches of employees, supporting onboarding and capability development
- Designed and conducted training programs for business and operational teams on legal fundamentals, contracts, and risk mitigation
- Strengthened legal awareness across business functions, enabling proactive risk management
Timeline
Senior Manager – Legal (Northern Region)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
04.2025 - Current
Manager – Legal (Kochi Refinery)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
04.2022 - 03.2025
Manager – Legal (Gas Business)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager – Legal (Western Region)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2019
Executive Legal Officer
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
05.2013 - 03.2016
BLS LL.B -
Government Law College