Saloni Agara Dwarakanath

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in legal strategy and regulatory compliance.
Proven track record in contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
Experienced speaker and mentor in legal leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Legal Professional with expertise in corporate law and regulatory compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Legal StrategyRegulatory ComplianceLegal GuidanceContract NegotiationRegulatory AffairsCommercial LawLegal CounselLegal Research

Other Skills

Legal WritingCommercial ContractsLitigationRegulatory InvestigationsM&A TransactionsDispute ManagementCorporate LawCommercial AgreementsDispute ResolutionM&ARegulatory AdvocacyContract ManagementLegal ComplianceRisk MitigationLegal Advice

About

I lead legal strategy at the intersection of regulation, growth and governance, partnering with leadership teams to help businesses make bold decisions with clarity, confidence and commercial judgment. Beyond my role, I speak on leadership, legal strategy and the evolving role of in house counsel, and mentor students and professionals on building confidence, executive presence and careers with intention.

Experience

11 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

9 mos

Current Experience

Apex group ltd

AVP & Head of Legal, India

Jul 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

I head the legal function for Apex's India business while extending strategic legal support across the Asia-Pacific region. I advise on a wide range of matters including commercial contracts, litigation, regulatory investigations, and M&A transactions, ensuring legal alignment with business goals. My role includes negotiating contracts, managing disputes and external counsel, supporting post-acquisition integration, and staying ahead of legal and regulatory developments to guide compliant and comprehensive decision-making.

Legal ResearchLegal WritingCommercial ContractsLitigationRegulatory InvestigationsM&A Transactions+4

Hitachi rail

2 roles

Senior Legal Counsel, India

Feb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As Senior Legal Counsel at Hitachi Rail, I provided strategic legal guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, ensuring that business objectives aligned with legal and compliance requirements. I specialized in structuring and negotiating complex agreements, including M&A, indemnities, and high-value procurement contracts, while managing legal risks in regional acquisitions and government engagements. I also advised on contract negotiations, regulatory compliance with Indian Railways and Metro operators, and dispute resolution, working closely with APAC leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver business-focused legal solutions.

Corporate LawCommercial AgreementsRegulatory ComplianceDispute ResolutionM&ALegal Guidance+1

Corporate Affairs Counsel, India

Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

In my role as the Corporate Affairs Counsel at Hitachi Rail, I was responsible for building positions on regulatory and legal matters, advising top management on advocacy efforts, and overseeing the legal contractual framework for PAN India. I also drafted, negotiated, and reviewed material contracts for metro expansion projects in India, ensuring the company's business was conducted in a legally compliant manner.

Regulatory AdvocacyContract ManagementLegal ComplianceRegulatory Affairs

Waters corporation

Commercial Counsel, India

Apr 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

As the Commercial Counsel for India region, I led the legal function for PAN India locations, providing advice on a wide range of commercial matters at Waters Corporation. I drafted and negotiated material commercial agreements, identified and mitigated potential risks, and supported the APAC Legal Team in achieving business objectives.

Commercial AgreementsRisk MitigationLegal AdviceCommercial Law

Bangalore international airport ltd

Senior Legal Executive

Feb 2018 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

As a Senior Legal Executive at Bangalore International Airport Ltd, I provided legal counsel to the C-suite, drafted contracts for various departments including ICT, Finance, Business Development, Commercial, Engineering, Real Estate, and negotiated terms with stakeholders. I liaised with attorneys, government authorities, and stakeholders on regulatory matters, appearing before the High Court of Karnataka and Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.

Contract DraftingStakeholder NegotiationRegulatory LiaisonLegal Counsel

Morae global

2 roles

Senior Legal Associate

Promoted

Apr 2017 – Jan 2018 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

As a Senior Associate at Morae Global, I led a team of 40 associates in legal research, drafting memorandums, and ensuring regulatory compliance for companies globally. Specializing in Anti Money Laundering procedures, I integrated legal requirements with technology for efficient contract management and database automation.

Legal ResearchRegulatory ComplianceAnti Money Laundering

Legal Associate

Aug 2014 – Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

In my role as an Associate at Morae Global, I conducted extensive legal research on various financial agreements and regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance. I also analyzed Biometric & Privacy laws globally to provide strategic insights. Additionally, I managed assignments related to IPR research, M&A strategies, Data Privacy, and Legal Research Methods.

Legal ResearchCompliance AnalysisData Privacy