Aug 2021 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Hybrid

• Senior Manager Legal Managed end to end Commercial Transactions, IP portfolio, Governance and Employment Matters working with Senior Leadership based in various geographies (US, APAC)

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• First Legal Counsel in the Company, I was responsible for setting up the Legal processes and team from scratch. Implemented the GTM strategy working closely with Sales and Partnership teams and Contract Lifecycle Process for Global Sales across various geographies.
• Managed the Global Legal Function
• In charge of Global Privacy Compliance
• M&A and Governance matters
• Employment Issues
• Supporting Sales & Partnerships for Americas, APAC & EMEA markets,
• Corporate governance and compliance

Oct 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Jan 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore

• First few legal hires in the company; Role involved leading the entire transaction portfolio of the Company for operations across India, only SPOC for Corporate Commercial matters in the Company
• Special Projects:
• ➢ Vetting and Negotiation of Payment Gateway and Payment Option Agreements for Swiggy with Razorpay; AmazonPay; Paytm, PhonePe, Sodexo Food coupons;
• ➢ Worked on the Cash Management Services Agreement for Swiggy with ICICI Bank, which was a first of its kind engagement for easing the process of cash collection and deposit by delivery fleet;
• ➢ Standardized Draft Kitchen License Agreements and Lease Deeds for Swiggy Access line of Business (“the Bowl Company”);
• ➢ Worked on Delivery Logistics Services Agreement with Runnr; Arcos Logistics etc and Worked on Master Service Agreement for Contract Staffing with IKYA staffing, Team Lease;
• ➢ Worked on draft and negotiation for Agreements related to “Swiggy Credit” Project;
• ➢ Revamped Swiggy’s Terms and Conditions; Privacy Policy; Internal Privacy Policy for Employees, as per the business and legal requirements

Feb 2016 – Dec 2016 · 10 mos · Bangalore

• ❖ Worked as a Senior Legal Consultant for a Seed-funded startup called Docket Tech Solutions Private Limited, Bangalore;
• ❖ Worked in association with law firms for providing legal advisory services.

Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · New Delhi & Bangalore

• Worked as a corporate and commercial lawyer on general corporate advisory, contracts and mergers & acquisitions
• Special projects:
• ➢ Endorsement Agreement for Gauri Khan and Satya Paul Association;
• ➢ Endorsement Agreement for Virat Kohli’s associations with brands such as Herbalife; Tissot; Wrogn etc
• ➢ Shareholders Agreement for Virat Kohli’s investment in FC-Goa, Chisel Gyms; Muve Acoustics.
• ➢ Trademark Licensing Agreement for Von Dutch;
• ➢ Copyright Licensing Agreement for Virat Kohli’s Association with Nazara Games;
• ➢ Drafted and Standardized Master Franchise Agreements and Area Franchise Agreements for Chisel Fitness LLP; Independently negotiated and advised on Chisel’s various tie-ups with Franchisees and other stakeholders

Sep 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · New Delhi

•  Practiced in the High Court of Delhi and other subordinate courts and quasi judicial authorities in Delhi.
•  Worked on Corporate and Commercial litigation matters pertaining to EPF & MP Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1981, Consumer Cases and Companies Act.
•  Drafting and Preparation of Legal Notices, Applications, Plaints, Civil suits, Winding up petitions, Writ petitions, Rejoinders, Replies, Consumer complaints, Deeds etc.
•  Conducted Legal Research and prepared Legal Opinions etc.

Feb 2012 – Jul 2012 · 5 mos · Delhi High Court, New Delhi

• Civil & Commercial Litigation

Mar 2011 – Jun 2011 · 3 mos · Noida Area, India

Feb 2010 – Mar 2010 · 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

• Corporate and Commercial Laws