Aug 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai, India

• Team Lead - Office of the Secretary, Mumbai
• Summary of Role: Supervising the team at Mumbai, India which handles legal entity database management for all entities of JPMorgan worldwide.
• Responsibilities include:
• Managing the corporate database of JPMorgan, including overseeing and tracking the information contained and providing authentication support in respect of the data and information pertaining to all legal entities of the firm.
• Assisting in matters requiring attention as informed by the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) for all entities of the firm which are FRB-reportable.

Feb 2013 – Jul 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai, India

• Advising and assisting the company in local regulatory matters.
• Ensuring adherence to regulations and policies applicable to the company.
• Liaising with internal and external counsel on regulatory compliance and adherence to applicable laws.

Nov 2012 – Mar 2013 · 4 mos · Manila, Philippines

• Seconded to the Legal & Compliance Department of the Philippine Global Service Center of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Manila, Philippines for 5 months for supervising adherence to regulatory compliance requirements.
• Scope of work:
• Advised the organization on adherence to local regulations and internal & external policies and laws.
• Coordinated with local regulators and officials in ensuring full compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Supervised and ensured closure of issues arising from regulatory audits and inspections conducted on the organization.

Feb 2011 – Jan 2012 · 11 mos · Mumbai, India

• Advising and assisting the company in local regulatory matters (Department of Telecommunications, Customs & Excise authorities, Labour Authorities, etc.).
• Assisting the company in registration of its offices as units under various export oriented schemes.
• Liaising with local regulators, overseeing regulatory requirements and assisting the company in implementing applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Supervising and ensuring closure of issues arising from regulatory audits and inspections conducted on the company.
• Ensuring adherence to regulations and policies applicable to the company.
• Liaising with internal and external counsel on regulatory compliance and adherence to applicable laws.
• Providing necessary approvals for affiliated outsourcing from a Legal & Compliance perspective and ensuring effective completion of company projects by overseeing regulatory requirements.
• Advising on internal policies of the firm.

Apr 2006 – Jan 2011 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai, India

• Counseled and aided foreign and Indian companies in acquisition of equity (share purchase and share subscription) and assets, including drafting and negotiating all transactional documents.
• Provided in-depth advice on investment structuring, i.e. stock acquisition vis-a-vis asset purchase.
• Advised and opined on various aspects of the Indian Government’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy, foreign exchange laws, labor and taxation laws.
• Advised on and conducted the entire acquisition procedure of entities from a legal perspective.
• Advised various foreign companies on their proposed investment by way of a joint venture with Indian private limited companies.
• Conducted legal due diligences on companies and title due diligences on properties.
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated the terms of Joint Venture Agreements and other transactional documents.
• Advised and assisted overseas companies on foreign exchange regulations, entry strategies in the Indian market and the legalities & procedural formalities involved in cross border investments.
• Guided and supported private and public sector companies in various industries and varying stages of growth on regulatory and related issues (from startups to emerging businesses).
• Incorporated various companies and handled their corporate secretarial compliances.
• Handled various banking related transactions for reputed banking organizations in India.
• Advised companies on acquisition of real estate, including large-scale acquisitions of land, purchase / lease of office space and licensing of residential and commercial premises, drafted and negotiated the terms of conveyance deeds, lease agreements, license agreements, development agreements, etc.
• Opined on labor related issues and assisted in labor compliances, registrations and other requirements.