Hi, I’m
Shailendra Kumar
Lawyer
Ghaziabad,UP
Summary
A highly accomplished Legal Professional with over two decades of experience in corporate legal advisory, commercial contracting, litigation management, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management. Proven expertise in leading legal functions for reputed real estate and infrastructure organizations, providing strategic legal counsel to senior management while aligning legal solutions with business objectives. Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, managing high-value disputes, ensuring statutory compliance, and representing corporate interests before courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities. Recognized for building practical legal strategies, mitigating business risks, and partnering with cross-functional teams to facilitate informed commercial decision-making.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
Independent Legal Consultant / Counsel
Independent Legal Consultant / Counsel
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Advising leading corporate clients including M/s Panchsheel Buildtech Pvt. Ltd., M/s Supertech Ltd. and NHDC Ltd. on corporate legal, commercial and regulatory matters.
- Drafting the pleadings, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, settlement agreements and other strategic business documentation.
- Advising clients on dispute resolution strategies, arbitration proceedings, insolvency matters and regulatory compliance.
- Representing clients as arguing counsel before courts, tribunals and statutory authorities while coordinating with senior counsels on high-value litigation.
- Assisting management in legal risk assessment, contract structuring and strategic business decisions.
Purearth Infrastructure Limited / DCM LimitedDelhi
Head – Legal
10.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Headed the Legal Department and served as the principal legal advisor to senior management on corporate governance, compliance and business strategy.
- Provided legal support for commercial transactions, procurement matters and corporate projects.
- Conducted legal due diligence, title verification and enterprise risk assessments for strategic business initiatives.
- Managed complex litigation before the Delhi High Court, NCLT and other judicial forums while supervising external counsels.
- Developed legal strategies to safeguard company assets and minimise legal and commercial risks.
- Worked closely with business and functional teams to ensure legally compliant and commercially viable decision-making.
ATS Infrastructure LimitedNoida
General Manager – Legal / Assistant General Manager – Legal
07.2019 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Led the company’s legal function covering litigation management, commercial contracts, corporate advisory and regulatory compliance.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated commercial agreements, customer documentation, vendor contracts and procurement-related documents.
- Partnered with commercial, CRM, marketing and operations teams to develop legally robust business processes and documentation.
- Managed litigation before Consumer Commissions, High Courts, NCLT and statutory authorities while coordinating with external legal counsel.
- Implemented proactive legal risk management measures that significantly reduced litigation exposure and strengthened compliance.
- Advised senior management on strategic legal issues, regulatory developments and dispute resolution.
- Reviewed marketing material, public communications and promotional campaigns to ensure legal compliance.
- Built strong relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies for smooth handling of statutory matters.
- Promoted to General Manager – Legal in December 2022
Supertech Limited
Senior Manager – Legal
03.2016 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Managed the company’s litigation portfolio and advised business teams on legal and commercial issues.
- Drafted legal notices, replies, commercial agreements, settlement documentation and legal opinions.
- Coordinated with Senior Advocates appearing before the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.
- Liaised with revenue authorities, local administration and law enforcement agencies on corporate legal matters.
- Assisted management in resolving commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation and litigation strategies.
- Ensured compliance with applicable corporate and regulatory requirements while protecting business interests.
Godha Group of Companies
Independent Practice & Lead Consultant
01.2010 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Advised corporate clients on civil, commercial, labour, consumer and contractual matters.
- Represented clients before courts and statutory authorities while handling arbitration and dispute resolution.
Chambers of Mrs. Rachna Joshi Issar, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
Associate Advocate
01.2007 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Assisted in drafting and arguing Special Leave Petitions (SLPs), Writ Petitions, Civil Appeals and constitutional matters before the Supreme Court.
Chambers of Mr. Raj Birbal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Associate Advocate
01.2005 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Assisted in handling complex civil, labour, arbitration and service law matters before the Supreme Court and various High Courts.
Education
Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi
LL.B.
01.2002
Skills
- Commercial Contracts & Corporate Advisory
- Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Risk Management & Due Diligence
- Stakeholder Management & Government Liaison
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Contract Management
- Arbitration & Conciliation
- Labour & Employment Laws
- Consumer Protection Laws
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
- Risk Management
- Legal Due Diligence
- Legal Research Databases
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Virtual Court (VC) Systems
Languages
English
Hindi
Professional Competencies
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Contract Management
- Arbitration & Conciliation
- Labour & Employment Laws
- Consumer Protection Laws
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
- Risk Management
- Legal Due Diligence
Timeline
Independent Legal Consultant / Counsel
Independent Legal Consultant / Counsel
07.2024 - Current
Head – Legal
Purearth Infrastructure Limited / DCM Limited
10.2023 - 06.2024
General Manager – Legal / Assistant General Manager – Legal
ATS Infrastructure Limited
07.2019 - 10.2023
Senior Manager – Legal
Supertech Limited
03.2016 - 06.2019
Independent Practice & Lead Consultant
Godha Group of Companies
01.2010 - 12.2016
Associate Advocate
Chambers of Mrs. Rachna Joshi Issar, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
01.2007 - 12.2010
Associate Advocate
Chambers of Mr. Raj Birbal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
01.2005 - 12.2007
Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi
LL.B.