Practicing Advocate with expertise in Alternate Dispute Resolution, civil and commercial litigation. More than 2 years of experience in litigation specially in The Original Side of Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta including roles related to drafting of suits, plaints and appearing in Court. Expertise in end to end contract management, risk review, negotiation. Persuasive expert analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of Commercial laws and contract management. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Advocate
Hon’ble High Court, Calcutta
04.2022 - Current
End to end Contract Management, Drafting, outlining terms conditions, obligation, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts purchase agreement, partnership agreement, NDAs, client and vendor agreement, shareholders agreement, purchase contract, employment agreement, teams of settlement
Using various CLM tools to ensure consistency and compliance with organizational standards
Drafting and proofreading of civil and commercial suit
Representing litigants in the court of law for the end of justice
Dealing with commercial disputes and contract management and negotiation of renowned School, clothing brand, Publisher of mythological book, tobacco company, company in the business of spice and food products
Dealing with Arbitration before Hon’ble retired Judge of Supreme Court
Communicate and advise on legal document and legal process inquiries
Assisting with solution development efforts in the contract management area, conducting research and helping in preparing proposals, risk analysis to minimize liability and risk of the client
Traveling to various states of India for negotiation of contracts and representing clients
Grasp and understand the key issues in a case and solve problems to meet the needs of the clients
Monitoring key dates, deliverables, and obligations outlined in the contract to ensure compliance
Identifying potential risks and ensuring that the contract is in line with legal and regulatory requirements
Handling any necessary changes to the contract, including amendments, addendum, or extensions
Keeping track of different versions of the contract to ensure clarity and accuracy
Proactively managing contract renewals to avoid lapses or missed opportunities
Managing the end of the contract life cycle, ensuring that all parties meet their obligations before termination
Analyzing contract performance and compliance to inform future contract negotiations
Maintaining a comprehensive record of all actions and changes made to the contract for transparency and accountability
Ensuring all contractual obligations have been met and closing out the contract
Reviewing the contract process to identify areas for improvement in future contract management.
Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for Intellectual Property cases with goodwill valued at Rs 20,00,00,000 .
Operations Legal
Optimus Resolution and Restructuring Advisors LLP (IPE)
04.2021 - 03.2022
Arranging and supervising CoC and SCC meeting, E voting and E auction
Secretarial work related to maintaining time and cost sheet, preparing EOI, Evaluation Matrix, RFRP, IM, sale notice, sale process document
Communicating and guiding potential buyers
Advising HR and employment-related issues
Management of stakeholders and bankers.
Supported continuous improvement initiatives within department by identifying areas for growth or development based on performance metrics analysis.
Organized weekly team meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Acted as reliable resource for colleagues seeking advice or clarification on specific industry regulations or company policies related to operations activities.
Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Company Secretary Trainee
Prerna and Company (CS Prerna Head)
01.2021 - 03.2021
Researching on various matters pertaining to Companies Act and Trademark Act such as various Companies Act e form (e annual accounts, e annual returns, MGT 14, AOC 14, etc.)
Public search for trademarks
Preparing minutes, legal drafting such as power of attorney, affidavit, drafting of application
Dealing with all secretarial records of various companies including five unlisted companies, two listed companies, and two Limited Liability Partnerships
Providing advice and solving issues related to employment and labor law.
Contributed to the efficient management of company records, ensuring easy retrieval and reference during audits or inspections.
Contributed to the accurate drafting of resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents, minimizing risk exposure.
Participated in corporate restructuring exercises under the guidance of senior Company Secretaries, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Increased transparency by regularly updating company information on official websites and public databases as required by law.
Education
CS (Executive level) - Company Law, Labour Law, Contract Law
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Kolkata
LLM Corporate and Commercial Law, IP Law - Corporate And Commercial Law
Christ Deemed To Be University
Pune
06.2022
BA LLB - Company Law, Contract Law, Civil And Criminal Laws
South Calcutta Law College (Calcutta University)
Kolkata
05.2021
Skills
Drafting and negotiation and end to end contract management
Assistance to attorney and team members
Understanding and application of Contract Management Tools like SirionLabs, Manucontracts, linksquers, Aptus, iCertis, Ariba
Ability to understand key issues arising with client
Business writing and presentation skills
Conducting research, data mining, generic online and database search
Interpersonal and Communication skill
Attentive and deliver project on time
Analytical thinker
Adaptability in situations like stringent deadlines, fast‐changing environments, processes, and structures
Ability to build collaborative and inclusive relationships within and outside of the firm
Computer literacy of data analysis tools, MS Word, AI tools used in legal field
Ability to build collaborative and inclusive relationships