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AQUEELA AGNES

@aqueelaagnes

Legal & Compliance Counsel building governance frameworks and business-aligned risk mitigation.

India
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to grow as a legal & compliance counsel—translating privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned processes, partnering with leadership on risk mitigation, contract support, and governance that’s built to operate.

I’m a Legal and business professional operating at the intersection of law and commercial strategy, with a BBA LL.B (Hons.) background. I build and operationalize compliance and governance frameworks that leadership can actually run, with a clear, risk-aware approach to decisions.

In my in-house counsel work, I strengthen internal controls and statutory compliance processes, translating regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned policies and workflows. I review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and corporate documentation, including support for M&A and other transactions.

I advise senior management and clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks arising from commercial choices—then help turn those risks into mitigation strategies. I also partner with HR on employment law matters, supporting employee grievance handling, disciplinary issues, and workplace disputes, including POSH governance through an Internal Committee and internal grievance redressal processes.

I’m developing deeper expertise in privacy law, data protection, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled legal operations to support cross-border and digital business environments. With a brand and operations management background, I bring a commercial lens that keeps legal work connected to execution, accountability, and operational improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HL
Current

In-House Counsel

Hawoca Marketing and Branding LLP

Mar 2026 - Present (4 months)

Led corporate compliance and governance initiatives, strengthening internal controls, statutory compliance processes, and policy frameworks. Reviewed and negotiated commercial contracts and advised senior management on legal and regulatory risks, including POSH and employment-law compliance.

SL

Brand Manager

Sere Perfumes LLP

Nov 2025 - Feb 2026 (3 months)

Implemented policy compliance and monitoring mechanisms for daily operations, improving accountability across a 50+ person team. Coordinated across sales, marketing, and operations to streamline cross-functional workflows during organizational restructuring.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Calicut logoUC

University of Calicut

BBA LL.B (Hons.), Business Administration and Law

Pursued the BBA LL.B (Hons.) program at the University of Calicut in Kerala.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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