- Worked as advisory for several NFT projects & Alpha Groups
Zaki Chaudhary
Legal & Compliance Professional
MUMBAI
Summary
Ambitious Corporate Lawyer & Compliance Professional with expertise in financial regulations and Blockchain. Skilled in complex advisory work, contract drafting, compliance, and regulatory structuring. Strong background in marketing compliance, commercial transactions, and strategic risk assessment. Experienced in providing guidance on corporate laws and regulations, cryptocurrency laws, DeFi, and AI-driven policies. Passionate about the evolving legal landscape for Web3, Fintech, and AI.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager - Legal & Business Compliance
Wockhardt Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - Current
- Drafted and implemented Marketing Compliance Policy for all clusters of India Business with a focus on regulatory risk mitigation.
- Provided legal advisory for compliance with financial services regulations, including areas related to AML, KYC, and regulatory reporting.
- Provided legal and compliance guidance, and granted approval for all marketing activities such conferences as well as all inputs and interactions with HCPs.
- Monitored and reviewed tasks performed by other members of compliance team to ensure seamless operation of the Compliance department.
- Prepared and conducted Compliance trainings for marketing team, sales team as well as Wockhardt’s field staff.
- Revised various agreement templates to minimize corporate liability for the company.
Management Trainee - Legal Complaince
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.
- Structured programs, produced working documentation and implemented best practices.
- Provided legal guidance on commercial transactions, licensing, and data privacy policies.
Legal Advisor
Rustomji Co-Op HSG So. Ltd.
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Offered in-house advice to committee personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Developed best compliance practices for society.
- Administered litigation guidance to society in legal matters.
- Drafting of all legal documents and letter replies.
- Settled or won all cases of recovery of bad debts.
- Managed all financial transactions of the society, including expenses and investments.
Legal Intern
Advocate D.R. Sharma
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with Sessions court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Research.
Legal Department
TSR Darashaw Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Traced and prepared daily 'Injunction' reports to assist business leaders with strategic operational planning.
- Completed all project assignments well before deadlines.
Legal Intern
Advocate Manohar Shetty
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Managed day-to-day legal activities such as serving legal notices, meeting with clients, etc.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Education
Masters in Law (LL.M) - Financial Regulations
NMIMS
Mumbai, Maharashtra 10.2020 - 08.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Advanced Maritime Laws
NALSAR University of Law
Hyderabad 10.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Legal Science And Law (B.LS. LL.B) - Law
Rizvi Law College
Mumbai, India 07.2014 - 11.2019
Diploma - Cyber Law
Asian School Of Cyber Laws
Pune, Maharashtra 01.2018 - 12.2018
Higher Secondary Certificate - Commerce
Bhavans College
Mumbai, Maharashtra 06.2013 - 03.2014
Secondary School Certificate -
Holy Family High School
Mumbai, Maharashtra 06.2011 - 03.2012
Skills
Drafting & Review
Compliance
Web3
Training Facilitation
Time Management
Certification
Certified Blockchain & Law Professional (CBLP)
Accomplishments
- Wrote a book on Crypto covering crypto investments, regulatory policies, DeFi, and Web3 governance. (Currently in the process of getting published)
- Drafted and implemented Wockhardt’s Marketing Compliance Policy within 2 months from the date of joining.
- Helped Glenmark launch several new products and conduct over 2000 CMEs in one year.
- Secured 2nd Rank in National Law School, Hyderabad.
- Admitted to the ‘Bar Council of India’
- Admitted to the 'Bar Council of Maharashtra And Goa'
- Recovered bad debts in excess of 55 Lakhs for Rustomji Society through settlements within a period of 4 months.
- Supervised and managed all members of the legal and financial department of Rustomji Society for a period of 2 years.
- Pro bono work for over 100 clients since 2019.
Interests
- Deep understanding of NFTs, DeFi, L2s and Web3 overall
- Expertise in financial services laws, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for Crypto, Data Privacy (GDPR)
- Experience in structuring legal framework and internal policies to ensure Compliance
Timeline
Certified Blockchain & Law Professional (CBLP)
03-2025
Assistant Manager - Legal & Business Compliance
Wockhardt Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - Current
Management Trainee - Legal Complaince
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
04.2021 - 07.2023
Masters in Law (LL.M) - Financial Regulations
NMIMS
10.2020 - 08.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Advanced Maritime Laws
NALSAR University of Law
10.2020 - 09.2021
Patent Law
04-2020
International Water Law
02-2020
International Criminal Law
12-2019
Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty
09-2019
Copyright Law
08-2019
General Course on Intellectual Property
12-2018
Legal Advisor
Rustomji Co-Op HSG So. Ltd.
07.2018 - 03.2021
Diploma - Cyber Law
Asian School Of Cyber Laws
01.2018 - 12.2018
Legal Intern
Advocate D.R. Sharma
08.2017 - 05.2018
Legal Department
TSR Darashaw Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 07.2017
Legal Intern
Advocate Manohar Shetty
05.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Legal Science And Law (B.LS. LL.B) - Law
Rizvi Law College
07.2014 - 11.2019
Higher Secondary Certificate - Commerce
Bhavans College
06.2013 - 03.2014
Maharashtra State Certificate In Information Technology
07-2012
Secondary School Certificate -
Holy Family High School
06.2011 - 03.2012
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