Mandakini Sharma
@mandakinisharma
Legal & compliance strategist driving governance, investigations, and risk mitigation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven legal and compliance professional with over two decades of experience shaping ethical cultures, mitigating regulatory risk, and driving corporate governance across multinational organisations.
I blend deep expertise in corporate law, HR compliance, AML/ABAC, and cross-border investigations with operational insight to protect reputation and enable growth.
I have led regional compliance strategy across APAC, Middle East and other jurisdictions, designed digital compliance tools, led major fraud and whistleblower investigations, and supported M&A integrations and third-party due diligence.
I prioritize pragmatic policy development, training and audit readiness, and foster transparent disciplinary processes to build resilient organisations aligned with global regulatory standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CWLed regional compliance strategy across APAC and Southeast Asia, developing end-to-end POSH framework, driving policy rollouts, and conducting contract and compliance reviews to strengthen governance and regulatory alignment.
Ethics & Compliance Officer
CEVA Logistics
Apr 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Managed ethics and compliance across India, Middle East, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, leading investigations, rolling out Code of Conduct campaigns, and improving employee engagement on compliance issues.
National Lead - Ethics & Compliance
Bajaj Finance Limited
May 2018 - May 2020 (2 years)
Designed compliance frameworks and e-learning modules, conducted GAP analyses for M&A and third-party compliance, and supported audit and assurance functions to reinforce governance across the organisation.
Head Compliance & Data Privacy
Roche Diabetes Care India Pvt. Ltd.
Oct 2016 - Apr 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Led compliance and data privacy for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, implementing audits, training programs, and compliance controls while advising on regulatory risks and ensuring operational alignment.
Associate Director - Legal
UAE Exchange Centre LLC
Jan 2015 - Oct 2015 (9 months)
Led legal integration for Travelex and UAE Exchange merger, oversaw restructuring, contract terminations and workforce transitions, and managed strategic business integration and legal structuring.
Zonal Legal Manager
HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company
Mar 2008 - Jan 2012 (3 years 10 months)
Managed zonal legal operations across 30 countries, standardized contractual templates across business models, and ensured regulatory compliance for shareholder changes and corporate processes.
Senior Associate Lawyer
S.C. Ladi, Advocates & Solicitors
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years)
Handled corporate compliance, statutory documentation, board governance and litigation matters, drafting agendas, minutes, resolutions and maintaining statutory registers in line with best practices.
Associate Lawyer
Virmani & Virmani
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years)
Supported M&A and cross-border expansion including incorporation and joint ventures, and oversaw documentation and compliance aligned to local laws and business objectives.
Associate Lawyer
D.K. Rustagi & Co.
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)
Drafted and reviewed corporate policies including AML, HR and IT manuals, evaluated marketing materials for legal enforceability, and advised on labour law and litigation matters.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources & Operations
2021 - 2021
Master of Business Administration with specialization in HR & Operations completed in 2021.
Unknown
Diploma in Cyber Law, Cyber Law
2012 - 2012
Diploma in Cyber Law completed in 2012.
Unknown
Diploma in IPR, Intellectual Property Rights
2004 - 2004
Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights completed in 2004.
Unknown
Bachelor of Law (LLB), Law
2003 - 2003
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) completed in 2003.
Unknown
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy completed in 1997.
Availability
Location
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