SNEHA BHAWNANI
Corporate Lawyer
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with over 9 years of experience managing complex legal transactions and documentation. Proven expertise in contract management, negotiation, legal advisory, and corporate governance, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions. Recognized for delivering strategic advice and comprehensive legal support to clients and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory standards. Committed to fostering strong relationships and driving successful outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Senior Legal Manager
Hinduja Group Limited
07.2024 - Current
- Played an integral role in successful execution of the largest private credit deal in Indian Insurance sector 2025 - Reviewed/ vetted diverse, complex and critical transaction documents (including debenture trust deed, share purchase agreement, shareholders agreement); prepared case for opinions and legal memorandums for internal stakeholders, reviewed and assisted in regulatory filings and coordinated with multiple stakeholders along with domestic and international counsels to ensure seamless deal closure; drafted and finalized responses for queries raised by regulators, conducted detailed legal analysis of risk areas, contributed in development of risk mitigation strategies and discussed on ring fencing mechanism with internal and external stakeholders; attended court hearings and prepared briefing notes and supporting documents for external senior counsel.
- Responsible for managing IP portfolio including IP audit, identification of key IP assets, IP strategy development, IP risk management and review of IP licensing arrangements at a group level and closely working on analysis of well-known mark and process patent for value creation.
- Prepared well-researched memorandums on varied legal matters covering national and international laws included analysis of related party transactions; restructurings laws in Switzerland; operations of global business corporations in Mauritius, independent directors and corporate governance in India and Mauritius.
- Responsible for preparing and finalizing different frameworks and guiding principles at a group level on key corporate governance policies including indemnity and limitation of liability; non-compete; artificial intelligence and data privacy; contract adherence policy.
Legal Manager
CRISIL Limited
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked on internal restructuring transactions (involving strategic advisory and transaction documentation); drafting and vetting of varied kinds of contracts (domestic & international) including technology contracts, branding & marketing contracts and critical RFPs; providing legal support on employment matters (including drafting of legal notices); comprehensive evaluation and check of business use case on access to different AI tools and drafting of internal opinions on legal developments in AI framework across jurisdictions; analysis of the data privacy laws (including Digital Personal Data Protection Act), EU GDPR and ongoing development of AI laws from impact perspective.
Manager
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Drafted and reviewed operational and business documentation including critical technology contracts (including for cloud, hardware and software services), consultancy services agreement, licensing arrangements, master service agreements, subscription agreements, collaboration agreements and mutual fund distributor agreements.
- Prepared legal memorandums, research papers and case for opinions on crucial matters involving transfer of shares to non-resident Indian, disqualification of directors, evaluation of fit and proper criteria, trademark protection in international jurisdictions, corporate social responsibility amendment rules, delay in transfer of provident fund contribution, bullion exchange regulations, corporate governance and independent directors.
- Involved in deal structuring, legal advisory, drafting and reviewing of transaction documents (including merger scheme, merger control agreement and term sheet) and conducted in-house due diligence of the target company.
- Prepared show cause notices, termination notices and drafted policies covering key managerial personnel. Worked with external law firms on IP registration, renewals and opposition.
Associate
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Conducted extensive due diligence exercise on series of investments from leading global investors for one of the largest FDI transaction in India, prepared executive summary and due diligence report for each transaction.
- Assisted in review and/or drafting of varied kind of agreements such as non-disclosure agreement, working capital consortium agreement, business transfer agreement, deed of hypothecation, power of attorney, leave and license agreement and security trustee agreement.
- Worked on drafting of responses to notices and letters issued by Enforcement.
Senior Associate
AQUILAW
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Drafted and reviewed varied kinds of agreements such as operations and management agreement, technical alliance agreement, teaming agreement, non-disclosure agreements, agreement relating to assignment of partnership interest and similar corporate agreements.
- Conducted extensive due diligence exercise for varied matters including for reorganization of entities and qualified institutional placement and prepared executive summaries and due diligence reports as per transaction requirements.
- Involved in process of incorporating start-ups and have worked on advisory matters on open-source licenses. In addition, I have been actively in providing advisory on land allotment policy to State-owned public-sector undertakings in West Bengal and have assisted central public sector enterprises in drafting resolutions and filing of certain statutory forms as mandated under the corporate law regime.
Assistant Legal Advisor
Vinod Kothari Consultants Private Limited
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Involved in reviewing and drafting of varied kinds of financing agreements such as master loan agreement, deed of hypothecation, sale of receivables agreement and consultancy agreement.
- Drafted legal opinions in varied matters involving contract laws, insolvency and bankruptcy laws and alternate dispute resolution mechanisms.
Education
LL.B. (HONS) - CGPA
Jindal Global Law School
Sonipat, NCR, Delhi08-2016
B.A. - Political Science (HONS)
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous)
01.2010 - 01.2013
WBHSE - Class XII
Carmel High School
WBSC - Class X
Carmel High School
Skills
Legal research and analysis
Scholarships Awards And Academic Recognitions
- Outstanding Performer, 2016-08-01, Vinod Kothari Consultants Private Limited
- Distinguished Alumni Award, For exemplary accomplishments in professional work.
- Dean’s List Award, 2nd Position, 2014-01-01, For Outstanding Academic Performance for academic year 2013-2014.
- Dean’s List Award, 3rd Position, 2016-01-01, For Outstanding Academic Performance for academic session 2013-2016.
- Savitri Jindal Global Studentship and Merit cum Means Scholarship, 2016-01-01, O.P. Jindal Global University
Advance Courses
- DCPP certification, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Currently pursuing
- International Law and Global Governance, Somerville College, University of Oxford, Successfully completed
- IPR, Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Successfully completed
- MS Office – Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Successfully completed
- General Data Protection Regulations, Economic Times, Completed
Publications
- 5th edition of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Enforcement of Security Interest, 978-93-5035-948-8, Vinod Kothari
- 26th edition of Tannan’s Banking Law and Practice in India, 978-93-5143-660-7, Vinod Kothari
- Class Action Suits-Genesis, Analysis and Comparison, Issue - II, RGNUL Book Series on Corporate Law & Corporate Affairs, 978-93-84166-23-6
- Decoding the Recommendations of the Insolvency Law Committee: Steps for Fine-Tuning Insolvency Regime, Taxmann
- Intersectionality of Human Rights: The Marginalisation of Women Still Continues?, Mondaq
- Can the lenders spin the sword and stick at the same time to recover their dues? - Judiciary clears the air of confusion, Mondaq
- FAQs on Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, 2002, Mondaq
- Law of Assignment of Receivables, Taxmann
- Supreme Court on Dishonour of Post-Dated Cheques Issued as Security, IndiaCorpLaw
- What Constitutes Industry - An Analysis in context of labour laws of India, iPleaders
- Duties of directors towards the creditors of a company, iPleaders
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
Core member - Execution Team for largest private credit deal in Indian Insurance sector ($1.2 bn deal).
Integral part of DD team - Conducted extensive Due Diligence and assisted in review & finalization of transaction documents in connection with series investments from leading global investors in one of largest FDI transaction ($20.2 bn and $5.71 bn).
Played crucial role in handling restructuring and fund raising transactions including business transfers, QIP and re-organization of entities.
Received Distinguished Alumni Award for exemplary work performance.
Supervised deputy managers on daily basis to maximise performance and work out put.
Provided strategic inputs and led high stake contractual negotiations for expedited deal closure.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $100000/yrImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsQuote
It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
Bill Gates
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Upper intermediate (B2)
Certification
International Law & Global Governance - Somerville College, University of Oxford
Timeline
Course on Intellectual Property Right - FICCI
12-2025
DSCI Certified Privacy Professional Course
08-2025
Senior Legal Manager
Hinduja Group Limited
07.2024 - Current
Legal Manager
CRISIL Limited
06.2023 - 06.2024
Manager
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
12.2020 - 06.2023
Associate
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
11.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Associate
AQUILAW
05.2017 - 11.2019
Assistant Legal Advisor
Vinod Kothari Consultants Private Limited
07.2016 - 04.2017
International Law & Global Governance - Somerville College, University of Oxford
06-2014
B.A. - Political Science (HONS)
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous)
01.2010 - 01.2013
WBHSE - Class XII
Carmel High School
WBSC - Class X
Carmel High School
LL.B. (HONS) - CGPA
Jindal Global Law School
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