SHIKHA DHANDHARIA
Gurugram
Summary
Accomplished lawyer with pharma background with over 8 years of experience in the GDPR compliance, Contract Law, Patent Law, and Biodiversity Laws. Proven track record of helping clients navigate complex legal and business challenges. Driven by a passion for enhancing privacy practices and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at delivering impactful training programs and providing expert advice on drafting and negotiating agreements. Skilled in researching and implementing internal policies to enhance compliance and optimize operations. With a keen eye for detail and exceptional negotiation skills, I excel at analyzing complex legal issues and offering sound legal advice to safeguard company interests.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dy. Manager-Legal
DLF Power & Services Ltd
Gurugram
09.2022 - Current
- Successfully drafted, reviewed and negotiated lease deeds and license agreements for commercial office spaces, retail spaces, and food & beverages clients
- Successfully drafted, reviewed and negotiated lease deeds and other incidental agreements like, NDAs, Letter of Intent, legal notices, termination notices, Business Transfer Agreement, Sponsorship Agreement, Barter Agreements, Loan Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Service Agreement, No-Objection Certificates and settlement Deeds
- Standardised contract templates for faster turnaround, benefiting legal and operational efficiency
- Facilitated legal compliance in construction projects, ensuring safety and regulatory adherence
- Conducted due diligence for properties, safeguarding against title and approval risks
- Designed and implemented legal policies that streamlined operations, recognized by senior management for enhancing compliance
- Led cross-functional collaboration, aligning contract terms with finance, marketing, and procurement requirements for contracts
- Developed and delivered training on anti-bribery laws, improving organizational compliance
- Acted as a central point of legal guidance for stakeholders, resolving legal queries
- Managed the post-construction compliance checklist with external team and handled all related legal aspects of the company.
Legal Counsel on Secondment - Panasonic India
Aadhya Legal
Gurugram
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Led the drafting and implementation of NDAs and contracts, improving legal security
- Successfully negotiated key agreements with clients, enhancing partnership stability
- Trained employees across departments on Copyright and Patent laws, increasing compliance
- Drafted Privacy Policies for websites and apps, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Conducted legal research and prepared arguments for high-profile cases
- Advised clients and negotiated settlements, resulting in a decrease in litigation costs
- Provided legal counseling to clients, offering critical legal opinions on diverse issues.
Assistant Professor of Law
GD Goenka University
Gurugram
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Delivered lectures on IPR Laws, Criminal laws and Contract Law
- Organised Conferences and Seminars on various contemporary issues
- Facilitated Moot Courts and Client Counseling sessions
- Conducted research and presented research papers relating to Intellectual Property on various reputed platforms.
Law Consultant
Law Commission of India, Govt. of India
Delhi
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Researched and assisted in drafting of Report no
- 267 (Hate Speech)
- Researched and assisted in drafting of Report no
- 268 (Amendments to Criminal Procedure Code - Provisions relating to Bail)
- Researched and assisted in drafting of Report No
- 276 (Legal framework: Gambling and Sports Betting including in Cricket in India).
Legal Associate
SKS Law Associate
Delhi
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted in developing patent strategies, impacting client success in meetings
- Prepared responses to office actions, ensuring timely patent application amendments
- Drafted opinions on patent validity, impacting patent strategies by thorough searches
- Drafted patent applications for multiple international offices, including IPO and USPTO
- Drafted a courseware for Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) on Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Right Authority, 2001
- Assisted in WHO Project on Biological Diversity Act, 2002
- Researched and presented to the team on the issue of compulsory licensing and evergreening of Patents.
Education
Master of Laws -
Indian Law Institute
New Delhi01.2016
Bachelor of Laws -
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
New Delhi01.2014
PGDM Alternative Dispute Resolution -
Indian Law Institute
New Delhi01.2011
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
DIPSAR, University of Delhi
New Delhi01.2010
Skills
- Advanced excel
- Cybersecurity
- Due Diligence
- Privacy Notices
- Intellectual Property
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Office
- Data Protection Compliance
- Internal Audit
- Policy Drafting
- Compliance Documentation
- Project Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Privacy culture training
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Assessment
- Customer Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office 365
- Content creation
- WordPress
- SharePoint
Affiliations
Publications
Certification
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), 2024
- Certificate to Practice Law, Bar Council of India, 2015
- Info edge and advanced MS Excel, NIIT
Barcouncil
Bar Council of Delhi D/2939/2014
Personal Information
Title: Dy. Manager-Legal
Publications
- Lex Witness, 03/2023, Bar at Law code word that shook India
- Law Commission Journal, 11/2017, Balancing Role of judiciary: Judicial Activism
Timeline
Dy. Manager-Legal
DLF Power & Services Ltd
09.2022 - Current
Legal Counsel on Secondment - Panasonic India
Aadhya Legal
03.2020 - 09.2022
Assistant Professor of Law
GD Goenka University
08.2017 - 12.2019
Law Consultant
Law Commission of India, Govt. of India
06.2016 - 06.2017
Legal Associate
SKS Law Associate
07.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Laws -
Indian Law Institute
Bachelor of Laws -
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
PGDM Alternative Dispute Resolution -
Indian Law Institute
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
DIPSAR, University of Delhi
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