Zaiba Shaikh
Navi Mumbai
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Officer - Legal & Compliance
Mizuho Global Services India Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations of India and the APAC region.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance project workflows and collaboration.
- Organized and managed various board meetings, corporate filings, forming part of local regulations on matters of importance.
- Developed and maintained documentation, agreements, policies, and workflows for operational procedures and processes.
- Facilitated training sessions, esp. Compliance to onboard new staff, and improve team performance.
- Oversaw compliance with company policies and industry regulations in operations.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline administrative tasks and reduce delays.
- Coordinated meetings between departments, facilitating communication between teams.
- Managed workflow, schedules, quality, and compliance for employees.
- Delegated tasks as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
- Conducted performance reviews with direct reports to provide feedback and guidance.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Guided change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new business practices.
- Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with suppliers and clients to improve cost-effectiveness.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations and company policies to mitigate risk.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
Legal Manager & Compliance Officer
Glocorp Exim India Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
12.2016 - 02.2023
- Managed legal compliance for international trade agreements and contracts.
- Provided legal advice on regulatory compliance and risk management strategies.
- Coordinated with external counsel on litigation matters and legal disputes.
- Developed and maintained company-wide legal policies and procedures manual.
- Liaised with government agencies to ensure adherence to trade regulations.
- Offered counsel to clients on legal issues and options.
- Monitored changes in legislation that could affect the organization's operations.
- Managed and coordinated the legal department's workflow, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared financial statements for review by external auditors.
- Represented the organization before administrative tribunals when needed.
- Negotiated settlement agreements with opposing parties on behalf of the company.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance in all areas of operations.
- Ensured timely filing of annual reports and other required documents with government agencies.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Company Secretary
F. Gheewala Human Resource Consultant
Mumbai
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Maintained corporate records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Arranged board meetings and schedule of Director with Clients.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing meeting minutes for accuracy.
- Aided in the preparation of annual reports and regulatory filings.
- Conducted board meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
- Prepared and maintained corporate documents, including minutes of meetings, resolutions, registers and statutory books.
- Drafted new contracts as required by the organisation's needs.
- Reviewed existing contracts for legal accuracy prior to their execution by senior management.
- Carried out due diligence checks when entering into agreements with third parties.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Education
Company Secretary
ICSI
New Delhi, India02-2020
Bachelor of Laws
V.E. College of Law
Mumbai, India05-2018
Bachelor of Commerce
KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce
Mumbai, Maharashtra06-2015
MBA - International Business Management
DY Patil Institute
Pune, MaharashtraSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Legal documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Team facilitation
- Process improvement
- Employee training
- Evidence storage
- Court appearances
Timeline
Senior Officer - Legal & Compliance
Mizuho Global Services India Private Limited
03.2023 - Current
Legal Manager & Compliance Officer
Glocorp Exim India Private Limited
12.2016 - 02.2023
Company Secretary
F. Gheewala Human Resource Consultant
03.2015 - 11.2016
Company Secretary
ICSI
Bachelor of Laws
V.E. College of Law
Bachelor of Commerce
KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce
MBA - International Business Management
DY Patil Institute
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