Detail-oriented legal professional and Junior Advocate with hands-on experience in High Court litigation, including writ jurisdiction, contempt proceedings, civil suits, and motor accident compensation matters, along with substantial exposure to corporate legal functions such as contract lifecycle management (CLM), SLA governance, regulatory compliance, and operational legal support under RBI and PASA frameworks. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic legal environment while developing expertise across litigation and corporate legal practice.
Work History
Junior Advocate
Attornatus
Kolkata
Drafted and vetted writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, along with counter-affidavits and rejoinder affidavits, before the Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta.
Prepared contempt notices and contempt petitions, including matters involving statutory and sports governing bodies such as the Indian Football Association.
Drafted interlocutory and procedural applications, including stay applications, special stay petitions, and adjournment petitions, ensuring procedural compliance and effective interim relief strategy.
Assisted in drafting and filing defamation suits, including pleadings, articulation of cause of action, and structuring of reliefs.
Drafted pleadings and applications in Motor Accident Compensation Cases (MACC) before the autonomous Motor Accident Claims Tribunals, along with connected interlocutory applications.
Appeared before the Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta, representing West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) (formerly Calcutta Transport Corporation), assisting in submissions and procedural compliance.
Conducted legal research on procedural law, maintainability, and judicial precedents to support drafting and litigation strategy.
Coordinated with court clerks, registry officials, and senior advocates to ensure timely filing, listing, and procedural follow-up of matters.
Spearheaded end-to-end contract lifecycle management for supplier, procurement, and technology agreements exceeding ₹50lakhs, ensuring strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
Drafted, negotiated, and redlined complex contractual clauses, with a focus on indemnity, liability, IP rights, data privacy, and SLA/KPI enforcement.
Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and contract reviews to ensure enforceability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Streamlined subcontractor contract frameworks to ensure effective flow-down of obligations, particularly around data protection and IP compliance.
Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to proactively mitigate contractual risks and develop dispute-prevention strategies.
Managed high-stakes contract-related disputes, including litigation and arbitration, driving resolution in collaboration with external counsel.
Maintained strong compliance posture across all agreements, ensuring adherence to RBI, PASA and other regulatory frameworks relevant to contract execution and governance.
Trained and mentored new joiners in both operations (OPS) and contract risk management (CRM), providing structured onboarding and process walkthroughs.
Fostered team collaboration and collective accountability, ensuring new team members aligned quickly with best practices and contractual protocols.
Acted as a key contributor to team-wide knowledge sharing, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and shared contract governance standards.
Actively participated in seminars and workshops on arbitration and conciliation, gaining practical insights into alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Represented the college at multiple inter-university competitions, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and strong advocacy skills.
Served as the Head of Sports of Xavier Law School, where I managed a contingent of over 100 students participating in the sports fest of National Law College, Kolkata, overseeing logistics, coordination, and overall team management.
Represented the department in Model United Nations and moot court competitions, honing legal research, drafting, and public speaking abilities.