Sheela Shetty
Udupi
Summary
Dynamic and seasoned legal professional with a proven track record in contract management, compliance, and legal advisory roles. Seeking a challenging position within Group Legal & Compliance department, where I can leverage my expertise in vendor and client management, internal compliance, and legal guidance to drive organizational success. Eager to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple locations, ensure stringent data protection compliance, and provide invaluable legal support to foster a culture of governance and risk management excellence within the organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager - Legal
Robosoft Technologies Pvt Ltd
Udupi
12.2021 - Current
- Drafting, negotiating, and executing a diverse range of contracts including Service, Vendor, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Lease agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs) Change Request, and Employment contracts
- Engaged in contract management and worked closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors to provide legal guidance and support (UK, US, India, Japan regions)
- Contributed to ensuring legal compliance across the organization, actively participating in internal and external audits
- Facilitated organization-wide POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) training sessions for all employees.
Legal Officer
Atlantic Data Bureau Services Pvt Ltd
Mangalore
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Drafting, negotiation and execution of Service and Vendor contracts, Non-Disclosure agreements, Lease and other commercial contracts
- Sole Legal point of contact for the Indian Office, overseeing all legal matters, compliance, and ISO audit requirements
- Collaborated with a Commercial Lawyer in the UK, providing support for day-to-day legal tasks and initiatives
- Managed tender processes, ensuring timely review and submission while adhering to deadlines
- Conducted extensive research on evolving legislation pertinent to business operations, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, to ensure compliance
- Provided legal counsel to the Indian office, working closely with HR, Finance, and Management to implement necessary actions
- Travelled to UK in February 2019 for a training programme.
Legal Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
Bangalore
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Led the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a comprehensive range of market documentation, including ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association), CSA (Credit Support Annex), GMRA (Global Master Repurchase Agreement), GMSLA (Global Master Securities Lending Agreement), Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Amendments, and Termination Agreements for the Asia Pacific region
- Conducted legal capacity checks on clients and meticulously reviewed all supporting documents to ensure the proper execution of agreements, mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Senior Specialist (Client Documentation Group- Legal Department)
HSBC EDPI Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2011 - 12.2015
- Spearheaded the drafting, negotiation, and execution of Transaction Management Agreements tailored for the Asia Pacific region, including ISDA, AFMA, IFEMA, FXNA, FX Give up Notices, Side Letters, CSA, Amendment, and Termination Agreements
- Conducted meticulous reviews of critical documents such as Power of Attorney, Board Resolutions, Affidavits, and Account Mandates to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks
- Played a key role in quality assurance processes, conducting regular quality checks, generating monthly reports, and delivering training sessions to enhance team performance and adherence to best practices
- Participated in a Business Exchange Programme and Migration initiative, traveling to Hong Kong to facilitate cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Associate
Clutch Group
Bangalore
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Conducted Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for institutional clients, ensuring strict adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and regulations
- Played a key role in the Client Due Diligence process as part of the Client Onboarding Team for a prominent Investment Broker Firm, worked from client location
- Engaged in document review, contract management, trademark searches, and legal research to support various legal initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Junior Associate
Tusker Legal and Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
12.2009 - 04.2010
- Worked on document review, trained in case summaries, drafting memos, preparing privilege logs and research on legal issues
Legal Project Trainee in Central Compliance Department
Amicorp Management India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
08.2009 - 11.2009
- Worked on UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) information project which involved checks on client based on the databases, verifying and validating the details, verifying the source of wealth and other relevant information of the client
Assistant Web Content Developer in the Online Department of Udayavani
MPG Holdings Pvt Ltd – Udayavani
Manipal
02.2008 - 06.2009
- Working journalist responsible for writing news items, articles, editing news and photos for the English segment of the news on the website
- Trained and managed a team of seven.
Education
LL. B. (5 years) -
Vaikunta Baliga College of Law
01.2009
PUC / 12th (PCMB) -
Milagres College
01.2004
SSLC / 10th -
Milagres English Medium High School
01.2002
Skills
- Contract Management
- Drafting and Negotiation of IT contracts
- Data Protection Laws( ie, GDPR , DPDP Act)
- Legal advice and compliance
- Team Management
- Training skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/12/86
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Tulu
Awards
- Awarded HSBC’s Best Team in Quarter 3rd in 2012
- Awarded Service Excellence Award in 2013 and Super Star Award for Quarter 3rd in 2013
- Awarded HSBC’s Best Team for Quarter 1st in 2014
- Awarded Superior Service Quality Award in 2014 and Spot Award for Quarter 2nd in 2014
Certification
· Completed QMS implementation training for ISO 9001
· ISTD certified trainer for POSH
Disclaimer
I hereby declare / confirm that all details given above are true / correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information.
Timeline
Associate Manager - Legal
Robosoft Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - Current
Legal Officer
Atlantic Data Bureau Services Pvt Ltd
07.2016 - 12.2021
Legal Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
01.2016 - 07.2016
Senior Specialist (Client Documentation Group- Legal Department)
HSBC EDPI Pvt. Ltd.
11.2011 - 12.2015
Associate
Clutch Group
06.2010 - 10.2011
Junior Associate
Tusker Legal and Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd
12.2009 - 04.2010
Legal Project Trainee in Central Compliance Department
Amicorp Management India Pvt. Ltd
08.2009 - 11.2009
Assistant Web Content Developer in the Online Department of Udayavani
MPG Holdings Pvt Ltd – Udayavani
02.2008 - 06.2009
LL. B. (5 years) -
Vaikunta Baliga College of Law
PUC / 12th (PCMB) -
Milagres College
SSLC / 10th -
Milagres English Medium High School
· Completed QMS implementation training for ISO 9001
· ISTD certified trainer for POSH
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