Swati Sethi
Gurugram
Summary
Extensive expertise in corporate law, specializing in contracts, compliance, operations, corporate governance and funding strategies. Proven track record of enhancing organizational efficiency through effective policies and procedures. Strong communication skills facilitate successful collaboration with stakeholders and clients. Committed to continuous improvement and professional excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secondee
Airbnb Global Capability Center Pvt Ltd
Gurugram
11.2023 - Current
- Driving effective corporate governance strategies for key APAC markets, including India, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Korea, and Japan.
- Enhanced corporate secretarial efficiency through the implementation of automated solutions.
- Successfully managed critical licensing requirements across domestic and international operations.
- Improved contract management effectiveness by leveraging AI-powered tools.
- Ensured robust corporate governance and seamless company secretarial compliance for APAC entities (Australia, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand), mitigating risk and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements through effective meeting management, accurate documentation of board resolutions, timely statutory filings, and the promotion of strong governance frameworks.
Manager - Legal
Apollo Tyres Limited
Gurugram
01.2023 - 08.2023
- End to end contract lifecycle management of various types of contracts including marketing, IT, HR, SCM, CSR agreements etc.
- Dealing with OEMs for various legal documents.
- Advising the Company on the new business initiatives keeping in mind the legal and regulatory requirements.
- Implementation of CLM and various technology based tools and SOPs for ongoing and new businesses.
Manager - Legal and Compliance
Upscalio India Private Limited
Gurugram
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Drafting, vetting, negotiation and execution of loan documents, shareholders agreements, shared services agreement, recruitment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, power of attorney, memorandum of understanding, business operating agreements, supply agreements, settlement agreements, etc. and monitor legal obligations under these agreements to ensure compliance.
- Providing legal advisory services to internal stakeholders and collaborating with various teams for ensuring compliance of laws applicable to the business.
- Effectively led the legal team for raising more than INR 125 cr. by way of debt and INR 100 cr. by way of equity funding in Singapore and India.
- Handling all corporate and secretarial compliances for Indian and international group entities, including filings with regulatory authorities such as RoC, RBI, etc.
- Supporting the M&A team in acquisition of various entities and ensuring post-closing formalities for investments made by the group.
- Advising the Company on compliances required under e-commerce, information technology and data privacy laws.
Assistant Manager - Legal and Secretarial
Suminter India Organics Private Limited
Mumbai
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating on a broad range of commercial contracts.
- Handling all corporate and secretarial compliances for Indian and international group entities.
- Assisting in preparing the applications for registration of trademarks in India, Canada and Madrid and attending hearings on behalf of the Company.
- Evaluating the legal risks involved in the business transactions undertaken by the group entities and advising on techniques for mitigating such risks.
- Managing ongoing litigation matters (including section 138 matters) of the Company, its group companies and the promoters, coordinating with the legal advisors, advising the management in devising efficient defense strategies for the litigation matters and maintaining a database of the status of the matters.
- Incorporation of private companies, section 8 companies, producer companies.
- Creating templates of the agreements required for day-to-day operations and setting up the legal processes and policies.
Research Associate
Alliance Corporate Lawyers
Mumbai
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Advising companies on issues and compliances involved under various corporate laws including foreign exchange laws.
- Undertaking legal due diligence on various companies.
- Advising on IPO transactions and drafting of offer documents.
Education
LLB -
Mumbai University
Mumbai07.2018
Company Secretary -
ICSI
Delhi09.2015
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Legal advisory
- Data privacy
- Conflict resolution
- Corporate governance
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded seminars and workshops on corporate governance, labor law, and risk management frameworks
- Recognition for mentorship, team leadership, or contributions to firm-wide initiatives
- Member of the POSH Committee
- Implemented CLM and various tools
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/01/92
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Legal Secondee
Airbnb Global Capability Center Pvt Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Manager - Legal
Apollo Tyres Limited
01.2023 - 08.2023
Manager - Legal and Compliance
Upscalio India Private Limited
09.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager - Legal and Secretarial
Suminter India Organics Private Limited
09.2016 - 09.2021
Research Associate
Alliance Corporate Lawyers
04.2015 - 08.2016
LLB -
Mumbai University
Company Secretary -
ICSI
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