Anita Agrawal
@anitaagrawal
Dynamic legal professional with 18+ years in corporate governance.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic and results-driven Legal & Secretarial Professional with over 18 years of corporate experience. My expertise lies in advising and representing corporate houses on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and high-value contract negotiations. I have successfully managed arbitration proceedings, corporate restructuring, and legal advisory services, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant legal victories, including executing a company name change that saved ₹5 crore in stamp duty and registration fees, and recovering ₹62 lakh in outstanding dues through arbitration. My role as a Freelance Legal Consultant allows me to provide tailored legal solutions in Corporate, Commercial, and IPR laws, while also serving as a Content Editor to refine legal documents and research materials.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Consultant
Freelance Legal Consultant
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Provided tailored legal solutions for compliance, contract negotiations, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Additionally, served as a Content Editor, leveraging legal expertise to review and refine legal documents, articles, and research materials.
Consultant-Secretarial & Legal Compliances
Gunnebo India Private Limited
Sep 2011 - Jan 2021 (9 years 4 months)
Ensured corporate secretarial and legal compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks. Advised on and handled cheque bouncing cases, recovery suits, injunction suits, and stay orders.
Consultant-Secretarial & Legal Compliances
Zodiac Ventures Limited
Apr 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 4 months)
Managed trademark, patent, and copyright registrations, along with all matters related to the company's intellectual property. Represented the company before the Trademarks and Copyrights Registrar.
Company Secretary
Global Towers Limited
Dec 2007 - Sep 2008 (9 months)
Oversaw board meetings, drafted resolutions, maintained statutory records, and ensured compliance with corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and other applicable statutes. Advised management on legal risks, corporate structuring, and regulatory changes.
Deputy Manager - Secretarial
SI Group – India Limited
Dec 2005 - Nov 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Streamlined compliance processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks. Ensured adherence to corporate governance, regulatory filings, and statutory obligations.
Legal and Secretarial Assistant
Philips India Limited
Sep 2003 - Sep 2005 (2 years)
Provided legal and secretarial support, ensuring adherence to various corporate and legal requirements. Assisted in managing legal documentation and compliance procedures.
Company Secretary Trainee
Schenectady Herdillia Limited
Mar 2002 - Aug 2003 (1 year 5 months)
Completed a 15-month company secretary trainee program, gaining foundational knowledge in corporate secretarial practices. Subsequently worked on a retainer ship as an Assistant Company Secretary.
Advocate
M/s. Umesh Shetty & Co., Advocates High Court
Apr 1999 - Feb 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Gained practical experience as an advocate, focusing on legal research and court procedures. Assisted in preparing legal documents and representing clients in various legal matters.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Company Secretary (ACS), Company Secretarial
Completed the Company Secretary program, focusing on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and secretarial practices. Gained expertise in legal frameworks relevant to corporate operations.
Jitendra Chauhan College of Law, Mumbai University
LL.B., Law
Studied a comprehensive curriculum in law, covering various legal principles and their applications. Developed strong analytical and legal research skills.
ICSI-Post Membership Qualification Course on Arbitration
Certified Arbitrator, Arbitration
Completed a post-membership qualification course focused on arbitration. Gained expertise in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and arbitration proceedings.
Mithibai College, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Acquired foundational knowledge in commerce, including business principles, accounting, and economics. Developed a strong understanding of commercial operations.
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