Udita Sen Gupta
Summary
Strategic Corporate Legal Counsel with 10 years of in-house and advisory experience in e-commerce, IT services, and legal consulting. Expertise in contract lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and intellectual property. Managed compliance for 100+ sites in India, establishing legal frameworks and driving business growth through effective legal strategies. Skilled in stakeholder management and vendor negotiation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Ethics & Compliance
FLIPKART INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2025 - Current
- Achieved 100% operational licensing compliance across 16 sites in 16 states, managing end-to-end procurement of FSSAI, APMC, Trade Licenses, and Shop & Establishment registrations through in-house execution — zero third-party cost for operational licenses.
- Overseeing regulatory and licensing compliance for 4 regions comprising 100+ Micro Fulfilment Centers (MFCs), ensuring continuous operational readiness and statutory adherence.
- Led regular legal review of compliance documents and internal trackers; coordinated with leadership, operations, procurement, finance, and taxation teams to minimize business risk and ensure timely license renewals, reducing compliance discrepancies by 20%.
- Designed and built company's first License Management tool for applying and procuring operational licenses, reducing turnaround time for license applications.
- Designed and deployed a Pan India e-Learning tool for Hub Managers covering operational license requirements, compliance duties, and renewal timelines — improving compliance awareness and reducing non-compliance incidents.
- Conducted structured training programs for Pan India Hub Managers on operational licensing obligations, fostering compliance culture across supply chain network.
- Onboarded and managed three specialist third-party consultants to procure structural licenses, including building sanction plans, fire NOCs, and occupancy certificates.
- Developed stakeholder-engagement SOPs, improving coordination efficiency by 20%.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advocate
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Enhanced knowledge in contracts, compliance frameworks, and emerging data privacy regulations, including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Legal Counsel
RESOURCE PRO, LLC
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated 500+ commercial contracts including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, IT Agreements, and Ad Hoc Agreements with complex provisions on indemnification, IP ownership, limitation of liability, and termination rights.
- Created Company’s first standardized Legal Playbook with pre-approved fallback positions — reducing contract turnaround time and legal risk exposure.
- Provided legal advisory to cross-functional departments (HR/Talent, Admin, Finance, Information Security) on contractual obligations, statutory compliance, and operational risk.
- Implemented Data Privacy compliance framework aligned with data protection laws, advising business teams on privacy-by-design principles to enhance compliance.
- Designed and built first Contract Management System, streamlining contract processes and improving visibility.
- Managed Ethics Point incident management system — reviewed, analyzed, and mitigated operational incidents with potential legal liability.
- Built and maintained a centralized client database for 500+ contracts, improving tracking efficiency by 20%.
Corporate & Property Law Advisor
INDEPENDENT LEGAL PRACTICE
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Advised sole proprietors, LLPs, and SMEs on entity formation, vendor contracts, IP registration, tax compliance, and third-party negotiations to enable informed decision-making and compliance.
- Drafted 25+ legal documents including MOUs, Power of Attorneys, partnership deeds, and property-related instruments.
- Managed land acquisition processes — title verification, government liaison, permissions and approvals for project development.
- Drafted and reviewed litigation documents including petitions, suits, and written statements; advised on registration and association formation matters to ensure legal compliance and effective representation.
Associate Advocate
GERAHALLI LAW OFFICES
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Represented clients before Karnataka Civil Courts, Criminal Courts, DRT, and Consumer Forum in matters involving IT/cyber laws, company law, securities, and debt recovery.
- Conducted mediation proceedings at Bangalore Mediation Centre — achieved dispute resolution in 10+ cases, reducing litigation costs by 30% in cases ranging from joint development disputes to defamation suits.
- Drafted comprehensive commercial agreements: Franchise, Joint Development, Conveyance Deed, Licensing, Employment, Settlement, Partnership, and GPA/SPA agreements.
- Managed IP registration and proceedings; provided outside counsel services to small companies on employment, taxation, contracting, and statutory interpretation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Identified land parcels, conducted title searches, negotiated with landowners, and managed land acquisition, facilitating smooth transactions in accordance with legal frameworks.
Contract Specialist
INFOSYS BPM LIMITED
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Drafted and reviewed IT agreements including MSAs, Licensing Agreements, PSAs, Business Processing Agreements, NDAs, and Confidentiality Agreements.
- Performed contract risk analysis and obligation tracking; provided compliance recommendations to business teams.
- Supported M&A due diligence and prepared quarterly quality and process reports for team leads and client operations heads, enhancing decision-making and compliance.
- Conducted legal research on emerging corporate laws and presented updates to internal teams, ensuring awareness and alignment with regulatory changes.
Education
LL.M - Intellectual Property Rights
Christ University
Bangalore01-2021
B.A. LL.B - Hons.
Karnataka State Law University
Bangalore01-2016
Skills
- Regulatory Licensing
- Data Privacy (DPDP / GDPR)
- Risk Assessment, Management & Mitigation
- Contract Drafting, Reviewing & Negotiation
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Legal Operations
- Commercial Agreements
- Mergers & Acquisition Support
- Due Diligence
- MSA / NDA / SOW / SLA
- Legal Playbook Development
- Contract Management Tool
- Training & Development
- Third-Party Vendor Management
- Mediation & Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Hindi, Fluent
- Bengali, Native
Timeline
Manager – Ethics & Compliance
FLIPKART INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2025 - Current
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advocate
02.2025 - 05.2025
Legal Counsel
RESOURCE PRO, LLC
05.2021 - 01.2025
Corporate & Property Law Advisor
INDEPENDENT LEGAL PRACTICE
09.2019 - 07.2020
Associate Advocate
GERAHALLI LAW OFFICES
08.2018 - 09.2019
Contract Specialist
INFOSYS BPM LIMITED
08.2016 - 08.2018
LL.M - Intellectual Property Rights
Christ University
B.A. LL.B - Hons.
Karnataka State Law University