Principal Associate

• Apr 2023 - Present

Senior Associate

• Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

• Assessed and structured consolidation strategy for a promoter group consolidating their group companies to ensure adherence to SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.• Refined onboarding process of a platform providing equity investments in US market based on changes introduced through with Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022.• Drafted and filed response to SEBI on behalf of a former MD of a listed company for violation of SEBI(Prevention of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.• Advised a model portfolio service provider about their product offering to ensure compliance with SEBI(Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 and SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014.• Analyzed contract of a credit rating agency proposed to be signed with Alternate Investment Funds to ensure compliance with SEBI (Alternate Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.• Advised a USA based client on compliances of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and Anti-Money Laundering laws while providing investment products through a debit card.• Drafted and filed response to SEBI on behalf of a former director of an RBI-registered NBFC for issuingredeemable convertible preference shares in violation of the Companies Act, 1956.• Made presentation before the legal officers of RBI on minimization of litigation risk while framing regulations. Show less

Founding Member

• Jul 2023 - Present

Eti intends to support Indian artisans and craftsmen by promoting their work in gifting space and harmonize modern gifting preferences with traditional craftsmanship. Eti intends to support Indian artisans and craftsmen by promoting their work in gifting space and harmonize modern gifting preferences with traditional craftsmanship.

Assistant Manager (Legal)

• Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

Securities and Investment Laws - Formulated legal position on investments by Pension Funds in Debt Securities issued by REITs and InvITs based on which Investment Guidelines – 2021 was issued. - Framed terms of closure of e-NPS account to ensure compliance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. - Member of e-NPS Reforms Committee. Constitutional and Administrative Laws - Drafted written submissions for PFRDA, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Communications against the writ petition filed challenging the constitutionality of the National Pension System. - Formulated guidelines for opening of Atal Pension Yojana account for mentally ill persons to ensure compliance with the Constitution and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Information Technology Laws - Advanced terms of online filing of Compliance Reports by the intermediaries of PFRDA to ensure compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Contracts and Conveyance - Drafted, negotiated and settled the Business and Strategic Management Consultant Agreement signed between PFRDA and Boston Consulting Group (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Vetted and finalized the terms of the Service Agreement signed between PFRDA and Chief Executive Officer, National Pension System Trust. - Formulated provisions of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021. - Drafted and finalized terms of pension for widows after remarriage in accordance with PFRDA (Exit and Withdrawals under NPS) Regulations, 2015. Miscellaneous - Assisted external legal counsel in drafting of written submissions in arbitration proceedings between PFRDA and former Chief Executive Officer, National Pension System Trust. - Drafted, finalized and issued guidelines for empanelment of Advocates/law firms for representing and assisting PFRDA before various Courts, Tribunals and Forums. - Filed reply to legal notices and RTI queries received by PFRDA. Show less

Administrative Officer (Legal)

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

- Optimized reserve balance calculation and released over rupees ten crore from financial reserve. - Advanced solution for digitization of stakeholder management and settlement of legal cases. - Ensured compliance of Indian Contracts Act, 1872, Insurance Act, 1938, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923. - Ensuring compliance of Indian Contracts Act, 1872, Insurance Act, 1938, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 by the company - In-charge of appointing and supervising panel of advocates to represent the company before different forums - Managing all communication from advocates and courts including responding to summons, reviewing written statements and investigation reports Show less

Associate

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

Contract Law and Property Law - Drafting agreements, pleadings and notices and replies in respect of notices received by clients for breach of contractual obligations. - Reviewing agreements and advising clients on documents relating to non-disclosure, non-solicitation and non-compete contractual arrangements. - Drafting legal opinions and due diligence reports in respect of immovable property. Assisted the team in reviewing lease agreements for one of the largest steel producers of the nation. - Representing clients before the City Civil Courts, District Court and other Government authorities in various matters related to the property disputes. Corporate Law and Banking Law - Undertaking research work on provisions of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, SARFAESI Act, 2002 and Recovery of Debt Due to Bank and Financial Institutions Act, 1993. Assisted the team in drafting of opinions and documents on matters of instituting the bankruptcy proceedings against the borrower companies. - Worked extensively on matters related to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Submitted opinions and replies in relation to Section 138 of the Act. - Advising clients in the matters related to registration of partnership and companies and created partnership agreements for the clients. Show less

Intern

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2014

- Researched and drafted opinions various areas of corporate law including section 77 of the Companies Act, 1956,. - Researched on various topics under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. - Researched and drafted opinions various areas of corporate law including section 77 of the Companies Act, 1956,. - Researched on various topics under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

Intern

• May 2014 - Jun 2014

- Assisted in drafting of Power Purchase Agreements. - Researched and made a project on role of arbitration in PSUs. - Assisted in drafting of Power Purchase Agreements. - Researched and made a project on role of arbitration in PSUs.

Intern

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

- Researched and prepared notes and presentations on various topics under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. - Did case law and statutory research on Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Indian Contract Act, 1872, Companies Act, 2013, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Factories Act, 1948 and the Constitution of India. - Undertook the work of drafting Agreements, Pleadings and Arguments - Researched and prepared notes and presentations on various topics under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. - Did case law and statutory research on Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Indian Contract Act, 1872, Companies Act, 2013, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Factories Act, 1948 and the Constitution of India. - Undertook the work of drafting Agreements, Pleadings and Arguments

Intern

• Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

- Did surveys for finding BMI of children near the slums of Morning Glory School, a school run by the NGO, to understand the extent of malnutrition in the slum children. - Shared importance of education and encouraged parents to send their children to schools. - Did surveys for finding BMI of children near the slums of Morning Glory School, a school run by the NGO, to understand the extent of malnutrition in the slum children. - Shared importance of education and encouraged parents to send their children to schools.