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Pallavi Nanda

@pallavinanda

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Experienced legal professional specializing in contract management and compliance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impactful legal work.

I am a legal professional with over 8.5 years of experience specializing in obligation management, including contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance. My expertise lies in identifying, tracking, and mitigating contractual and regulatory obligations to minimize risk and ensure business continuity. I have a proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and managing cross-functional teams to support corporate transactions while maintaining high standards of legal and ethical compliance.

Throughout my career, I have worked with various organizations, including Cognizant and ISG, where I have honed my skills in contract lifecycle management, compliance analysis, and contract drafting. I have received multiple awards for my contributions, including the “Cheers Award” at Cognizant for my timely and effective work. My experience spans across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and software, enabling me to adapt and thrive in diverse environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Legal Associate

Current

Cognizant

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Currently working on extracting key contractual obligations into the Contract Lifecycle Management tool, supporting account teams with contract reviews, and facilitating compliance tracking. Responsible for preparing awareness briefings and assisting with contractual interpretations.

Contract Management Contract Review Contract Drafting Change Management Stakeholder Engagement Risk Mitigation Team Collaboration Legal Documentation

Contract Analyst

ISG

Oct 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Re-joined as a Contract Analyst, focusing on SOW redlining, procurement, and tracking deliverables and obligations for clients. Worked on tool implementation and provided support for client queries related to contract processes.

Redlining Contracts Procurement Contract Abstraction Compliance Analysis Reporting Legal Documentation

Officer-Legal & Corporate Services

Amicorp Management Pvt Ltd

Jun 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Handled incorporation of new entities, drafted required documents, and reviewed previously incorporated entities for compliance. Recognized for timely and effective contributions to the legal team.

Compliance Legal Research Stakeholder Management Contract Management Legal Documentation Corporate Governance Risk Assessment

Contract Analyst

ISG

Apr 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Processed service requests and managed contract database for various clients. Trained in contract assessment and maintained repository for different agreements.

Metadata Management Client Communication Quality Control Legal Documentation Audit Management Team Collaboration

Associate Analyst

Wipro BPS

Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years)

Worked on investment banking agreements, processed escrow and paying agent agreements, and ensured accuracy of contracts through audits. Organized team events to foster a positive work environment.

Investment Banking Client Communication Metadata Management Team Collaboration Legal Documentation Quality Assurance

Assistant Advocate

Ramesh Kumar Singh

Dec 2013 - Apr 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Assisted in civil and criminal cases, drafted legal documents, and worked on various miscellaneous cases under the supervision of a senior advocate.

Legal Research Advocacy Compliance Legal Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Utkal University Law College

B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), Law

2007 - 2012

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Law (B.A.LL.B. Hons.) focusing on various aspects of legal studies, including contract law, civil law, and criminal law.