SWARNAREKHA G

In house counsel advising on legal matters for ITC Infotech business (i.e., provision of information technology services to customers worldwide).

Contracting

• Managed entire commercial contracting for Africa, Asia and APAC regions. Extensive experience in cross jurisdiction contracting.
• Provided end to end deal management, handling RFPs and agreements such as services, partnering, subcontracting, teaming, data processing, licensing, SaaS and non-disclosure agreements.
• Responsible for negotiating procurements contracts, financial services agreements and lease deeds for India and foreign office space.
• Briefed senior management regularly on contractual liability and risks, advising on strategy and internal actions.
• Drafted and negotiated high stakes master services agreements with marquee clients in services, manufacturing, banking and insurance sectors.
• Single-handedly closed reselling, partnering and licensing deals with major product partners.
• Drove solution oriented approach for resolution of contractual claims.

Knowledge management and training

• Standardised local law templates for various jurisdictions and worked with local counsels to validate company positions.
• Created SOP for contract negotiations, and streamlined internal contract review process bringing in efficiency.
• Conducted workshops regularly for internal stakeholders on contract review process and contractual risks.
• Conceptualised and managed development of an in-house vendor contract management tool.

Advisory, compliance and disputes

• Supported internal stakeholders (such as HR, DPO, IT, finance) for compliance with laws.
• Drafted code of conduct for suppliers, and updated company policies.
• Validated employment terms for various jurisdictions. Advised on resolution of employment claims in India.
• Managed data breach issues in collaboration with data protection office.
• Handled disputes and litigation matters. Assessed basis for claims and strategized to minimize litigation. Liaised with external legal counsel.

• Represented clients before Coimbatore district courts in civil and family law matters.
• Drafted agreements, legal notices, plaints and other legal documents.

• Negotiated procurement and confidentiality agreements, and advised in respect of corporate social responsibility.
• Liaised with local law enforcement officers and secured permissions for organising public events.
• Organised events and activities for fundraising. Successfully raised ~ INR 20,00,000/-

Technology, media and telecommunication

• Advised major companies in e-commerce, technology, banking, fin-tech, sports, media, electronics, automotive and logistics sectors.
• Drafted and negotiated master services, sponsorship, content license, brand ambassador, employment and confidentiality agreements.
• Solely negotiated and concluded agreements for application development for SunNXT OTT platform, partnership between Truecaller and PSP Bank to provide UPI payment service and integration services for core banking system of multiple banks.
• Prepared legal opinions, including on queries pertaining to data protection and foreign direct investment in SBRT and e-commerce.

General Corporate

• Advised Indian and foreign companies on private equity transactions in insurance (Sanlam Ltd.'s investment in Shriram Life Insurance Company), logistics (Warburg Pincus' investment in Rivigo Services Pvt. Ltd.), finance and industrial chemicals sectors.
• Handled due diligence of target companies. Drafted and negotiated customised definitive transaction documents.

Capital Markets

• Advised issuer companies in finance (Equitas Holdings Ltd.) and food & beverages (Prataap Snacks Ltd.) sectors comprehensively in relation to their then proposed initial public offerings (IPOs).
• Conducted due diligence of issuer companies and drafted offer documents.