Vaishali Ellora
@vaishaliellora
Legal manager specializing in corporate, transactional, and dispute-resolution counsel for banking clients.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Legal Manager with experience advising on corporate and transactional matters, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution within a major private bank. I have supported business units including SME, Transaction Banking, Supply Chain Finance and Retail Assets by delivering timely legal advice and documentation to enable commercial closures.
In my current role I manage an extensive litigation portfolio across consumer, civil and high courts, coordinate with external counsel, and draft substantive legal responses and case briefs. I have hands-on experience negotiating escrow, trust retention and guarantee arrangements and reviewing security documentation for lending transactions.
I bring academic grounding from a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and additional training in contract law and intellectual property, plus practical exposure from a High Court chamber and research/publication work on climate change law. I seek roles where I can combine transactional drafting, risk mitigation and litigation management to support business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Manager
ICICI Bank Limited
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Manage corporate and transactional legal matters for SME, Transaction Banking, Supply Chain Finance and Retail Assets groups; negotiated escrow, trust retention and guarantee agreements and reviewed security and title documents to enable deal closures. Oversee litigation portfolio of ~300 cases across consumer, civil and Gujarat High Court, coordinating external counsel and preparing legal briefs
Researcher (Judicial Chambers)
Bombay High Court
Nov 2020 - Jan 2021 (2 months)
Drafted orders under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and prepared research notes on doctrine of substantial compliance; proofread daily orders under multiple arbitration provisions to support judicial decision-making.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NLNALSAR University of Law
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), Law
2018 - 2023
Activities and societies: Member, Organising Committee for NALSAR Intervarsity Debate Championship; volunteered with NALSAR-UNICEF-IHL and Child Rights Competition.
Completed an integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program with coursework and practical training in corporate and dispute resolution law.
UUUniversity College for Women, Osmania University
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.), Commerce
2015 - 2018
Activities and societies: Student Co-ordinator, National Service Scheme Unit (2016-2018); coordinated awareness rallies and state-level camps.
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree with involvement in student coordination and NSS activities.
St. Ann’s Junior College for Girls, Mehdipatnam
Higher Secondary Certificate (C.E.C.), Commerce/Economics/Civics
2013 - 2015
Completed higher secondary education with C.E.C. (Commerce, Economics, Civics) stream.
New Paramount High School, Agapura
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), General Secondary Education
Completed secondary school education (SSC).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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