Gyanika User
@gyanikauser
Legal Associate specializing in contract drafting, legal research, and regulatory compliance across global trade and logistics.
What I'm looking for
I’m a legally trained professional with hands-on experience in contract drafting, legal research, and regulatory compliance across logistics, entertainment, healthcare, and estate management. I focus on analyzing complex legal frameworks, delivering strategic insights, and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to reduce risk and move matters forward.
As a Legal Associate at RouteFreight Logistic and Solutions (11/2023–12/2024), I drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a range of contracts—including client INDIA agreements, supplier contracts, and service-level agreements—while ensuring compliance with legal standards and internal policies. I also conducted legal research on transportation law, international trade regulations, and logistics-related compliance to provide timely, accurate guidance to internal teams, collaborating with operations, finance, and compliance to address legal risks.
Previously, as a Freelance Legal Advisor for Reuben Mills Films, I supported a high-profile entertainment collaboration by drafting and negotiating contracts covering intellectual property rights, endorsement terms, and regulatory compliance in the entertainment and advertising sectors. I ensured agreements aligned with the company’s strategic goals and legal obligations (domestic and international) and provided continuous legal guidance and risk mitigation through the execution phase.
Earlier, I supported the University of Aberdeen research initiative on public estate governance and university healthcare collaboration as a Legal Researcher (Internship). I conducted legal and historical research tracing property rights and institutional agreements for the shared Foresterhill estate, collaborated with NHS Grampian and the MedChi Society to clarify governance and land use, and prepared timelines and legal summaries to support sustainable estate management—building strong foundations I’m continuing through my LLM studies in International Trade Law with Arbitration and Negotiation Skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Researcher (Internship)
University of Aberdeen
Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)
Conducted legal and historical research on the shared Foresterhill estate, tracing property rights and institutional agreements from the 1920s to the present. Collaborated with NHS Grampian, the MedChi Society, and university stakeholders to clarify governance and land use and prepared a timeline and summary for sustainable estate management.
Legal Associate
RouteFreight Logistic and Solutions
Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a range of contracts, including client India agreements, supplier contracts, and service-level agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and internal policies. Conducted legal research on transportation law, international trade regulations, and logistics compliance to provide timely legal guidance to internal teams.
Legal Trainee
KS Legal and Associates
Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 (1 month)
Conducted in-depth research on section 138 and property law and actively participated in court matters, including presenting before the court. Drafted legal notices and prepared due diligence reports.
Legal Intern
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
Mar 2023 - Apr 2023 (1 month)
Researched complex legal issues related to customs duties and free trade agreements and contributed to client advisory and litigation strategies. Drafted replies to show cause notices and prepared presentations on key legal topics for client interactions.
Legal Researcher
Legal Wise
Mar 2021 - May 2021 (2 months)
Conducted comprehensive legal research on case statuses across various courts with a focus on criminal trial procedures and animal welfare law. Prepared legal drafts, case summaries, and topic-specific presentations to support ongoing research and awareness initiatives.
Freelance Legal Advisor
Reuben Mills Films
Provided legal advisory services to a film production company for a high-profile collaboration involving Nataraja en India and Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah. Drafted and negotiated contracts covering intellectual property rights, endorsement terms, and regulatory compliance for entertainment and advertising, supporting execution with ongoing guidance and risk mitigation.
Education
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University of Aberdeen
Master of Laws (LLM), International Trade Law (Arbitration & Negotiation)
2025 - 2026
Grade: Distinction; ranked 2nd overall
Pursuing an LLM in International Trade Law with Arbitration and Negotiation, covering WTO regulations, customs, and related dispute-resolution and investment topics. Graduated with Distinction and ranked 2nd overall in the College.
M.K.E.S College of Law
Bachelor of Legal Science & Bachelor of Law (B.L.S. LL.B), Law
Activities and societies: Moot courts, legal drafting, and case law analysis; studied CPC, CrPC, and Evidence Law.
Completed a combined B.L.S. LL.B program studying core areas including constitutional, criminal, corporate, contract, and intellectual property law. Gained practical experience through moots, legal drafting, and case law analysis, including procedural laws and fundamentals of international trade law.
GLM International School
IGCSE, Secondary Education
Completed IGCSE (12th grade).
Ryan International School
ICSE (Class X), Secondary Education
Completed ICSE (10th grade).
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