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Deeksha Upadhyay

@deekshaupadhyay

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Senior contracts specialist experienced in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a senior contracts or legal role where I can lead end-to-end contract management, reduce turnaround times, advise cross-functionally, and balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a collaborative culture.

I am a senior legal professional specializing in contract drafting, negotiation, and end-to-end contract lifecycle management across sales and procurement. I combine commercial pragmatism with legal precision to deliver timely, business-aligned solutions.

At Nexdigm and other employers, I managed and negotiated MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, amendments, and high-value service agreements, leveraging tools like Icertis and Salesforce to reduce turnaround times and achieve consistent SLA compliance. I have contributed to process optimization, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with measurable results.

I bring experience in M&A, ADR, legal research, compliance, and client advisory, supported by certifications in Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Arbitration. I seek to apply my skills to help organizations manage contractual risk while enabling commercial objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Legal Analyst

Current

Nexdigm Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Managed end-to-end lifecycle of 150+ contracts for a U.S.-based pharmaceutical client, achieving 100% SLA compliance and reducing turnaround time by 30% through process optimizations and CMS automation.

Contract Drafting Contract Lifecycle Management Icertis Salesforce Negotiation Compliance Legal Research

Senior Legal Associate

N.D. Techland Pvt. Ltd.

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Reviewed and negotiated MSAs, SOWs and NDAs, drafted fallback clauses and risk summaries, and collaborated with sales and finance to balance legal risk with business objectives.

SOW NDA Contract Negotiation Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management Compliance

Research Officer

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Mar 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Drafted MoUs, legal opinions and policy documents, conducted statutory and case law research for regulatory and litigation matters, and prepared briefing notes and compliance reports for senior officials.

Legal Research Regulatory Compliance File Management Litigation Support

Legal Analyst

Nexdigm Pvt. Ltd.

May 2021 - Mar 2022 (10 months)

Drafted and reviewed contracts via a Contract Management System, supported negotiations with U.S. clients, and delivered training on contract standards and CMS usage to improve team capability.

Contract Management Systems Drafting Review Negotiation Client Communication Training Reports CMS

Business Associate - Legal

Muds Management

Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)

Provided legal counselling across civil and commercial matters, drafted legal documents and case summaries, and resolved client disputes through tailored advisory and representation.

Commercial Law Drafting Case Summaries Dispute Resolution Legal Advice

Associate Advocate

Kiran Ashri Associates

Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 (6 months)

Assisted in case preparation, conducted legal research, drafted pleadings and motions, and supported trial proceedings through exhibit preparation and file organization.

Legal Research Case Preparation Trial Support Document Review

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Law School of India University

PG Diploma - Alternative Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution with coursework focused on arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution frameworks.