Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Litigation Experience
Non Litigation Experience
Accomplishments
Personal Information
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Shweta Wagh, Advocate

Shweta Wagh, Advocate

Nagpur

Summary

Efficient and goal-oriented Legal Manager with expertise in legal analysis and pleading, drafting of Contracts, Agreements, Writ petitions, Appeals, Revisions, Plaints and Written Statements in Civil Suits, etc. Possessing 14 years' experience co-ordinating and optimizing the workplace to promote compliance with the law and government regulations. Effective and professional Legal Manager with excellent communication and leadership skills. Highly skilled in legal counseling, negotiation and contract analysis, with proven expertise in resolving legal issues relating to Corporate Laws, Contracts, Arbitration, Industrial Disputes & Civil & Criminal matters. Expertise in developing and assessing regulatory compliance systems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Legal Manager,

Ashoka Buildcon Ltd.
Nashik
07.2022 - Current

A Fortune 500 Infrastructure Company.

  • Dealing with matters related to Corporate Law, Contracts, Arbitration, Company Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, Constitutional Law, Civil Laws, Insurance Laws, Consumer Laws, Criminal Laws, Industrial and Labour laws etc.
  • Drafting, Renewing, Vetting, and Negotiating contracts including commercial contracts.
  • Initiated and responded to arbitration proceedings under Sections 8, 9, 11, 34, 36 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
  • Daily monitoring of more than 1500 cases including Arbitration matters on a PAN India level
  • Looking after all managerial work in connection with the Legal Department, including tracking limitation periods of cases, verification and checking of notices and complaints in 138 matters, W.S., agreements, research work, and giving instructions to lawyers
  • Performing duties in the nature of researcher, manager, and administrator in the Legal Department
  • Assisting the IT Team in developing new litigation software for easy access to information
  • Monitoring litigations by continuous follow-up with lawyers and preparing summaries and research.

Case Preparation and Documentation:

Prepared comprehensive case briefs, legal opinions, and memoranda, vetting of commercial contracts, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of documentation submitted in different legal forums.

Advocate

Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench)
Nagpur
02.2013 - 06.2022
  • Successfully handled and appeared in all types of cases, including property matters, banking matters, matters relating to labor laws, matters before Industrial Court and cheque dishonour cases
  • Acted as counsel for banks and advised clients to settle cases to avoid prolonged litigation
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles, performed legal research, and supported litigation strategy
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents adhering to applicable regulations
  • Negotiated with parties or individuals to reach resolutions and accomplish clients' goals.

Legal Advisor

Tristar Retail Pvt. Ltd.
Nagpur
02.2008 - 01.2010
  • Drafting, renewing, vetting legal documents, including rent and lease agreements, Commercial Contracts, contracts about real estate, Arbitration agreement
  • Calculating payment of property rent, including tax calculations.

Education

Master of Laws - Business Laws

Vinayak Vidhi Mahavidyalaya
01.2015

Bachelor of Laws -

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh College of Law
Amravati
03-2007

Bachelor of Arts -

Ashok Mahavidyalaya
Chandur Railway

Skills

  • Law professional with over 14 years of experience in matters of Company Law, Corporate Law, Insolvency Code, SARFAESI, DRT, Recovery matters, Cheque Dishonour cases, Specific Performance of Contract, and Criminal matters
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate and gather evidence to create legal defense and proactive business strategies
  • Provide expert and strategic legal advice to the organization on litigation matters
  • Appointing and co-ordinating with external lawyers for handling litigation/regulatory matters with minimal supervision
  • Draft, negotiate, finalize agreements contracts, and other legal documents to ensure and protect the company's rights and interests
  • Deal with complex matters involving multiple stakeholders
  • Provide clarification on legal language and specifications to everyone in the organization
  • Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and amendments made thereto from time to time
  • Quick learner, Highly-skilled Advocate, Smart working, Diligent, Patient, Optimistic and confident, always willing to learn, Goal-oriented, Determined, driven by challenges and dedicated toward work

Litigation Experience

  • Successfully handled and appeared in all types of cases, including property matters, banking matters, matters relating to labor laws, and cheque dishonour cases.
  • Acted as counsel for banks and advised clients to settle cases to avoid prolonged litigation.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles, performed legal research, and supported litigation strategy.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents adhering to applicable regulations.
  • Negotiated with parties or individuals to reach resolutions and accomplish clients' goals.

Non Litigation Experience

  • Drafting and vetting, Corporate Contracts, Agreements, MOU's, Settlement deeds, Sale deed, Agreements for sale as well as various kinds of plaints and affidavits in matters of recovery of money, cheque dishonour cases, specific performance of contract, and criminal matters.
  • Represented cases before Debt Recovery Tribunal, Central Administrative Tribunal, and Labour Court.
  • Dealt with matters under the SARFAESI Act.
  • Represented Saraswat Bank and Union Bank of India before DRT and various legal/statutory forums.
  • Attended and represented rent matters before Small Causes Court.

Accomplishments

Actively worked and completed the training as Sales Tax Auditor in C.R. SAGDEO AND CO. (January 2007 to January 2008)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/19/82
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Married to Mr. Dhiraj Keote

Languages

English, Marathi, Hindi

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, Gardening

References

Available on request

Timeline

Senior Legal Manager,

Ashoka Buildcon Ltd.
07.2022 - Current

Advocate

Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench)
02.2013 - 06.2022

Legal Advisor

Tristar Retail Pvt. Ltd.
02.2008 - 01.2010

Master of Laws - Business Laws

Vinayak Vidhi Mahavidyalaya

Bachelor of Laws -

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh College of Law

Bachelor of Arts -

Ashok Mahavidyalaya

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