Shivani S Ganesh

+919036635454 • shivanisiddu@gmail.com • Bangalore, India, IN • LinkedIn Profile

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated legal professional with expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts. Skilled in
conducting audits, implementing policy changes for legal compliance, and managing litigation cases. Excited to contribute
value as an asset to any legal team in a challenging and dynamic work environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Manager- Legal May 2023 - Present
Propelld | Bangalore
 Assisted in drafting and finalizing multiple templates for Service Agreements, Escrow Agreements, and other legal
documents.
 Conducted research on compliance requirements for Non-Banking Financial Companies and prepared reports and
regulatory notes on the same.
 Managed the complete contract life cycle of various Agreements.
 Handled all matters related to corporate litigation, including assisting in the filing of recovery proceedings against an
NBFC and filing a trademark infringement suit.
 Assisted in managing litigation cases and acted as a key liaison for stakeholders.
 Established and managed a comprehensive repository for the legal team and risk team.
 Supported and contributed to high-volume customer service initiatives, resulting in operational efficiency
improvements and enhancements.
Legal Associate Apr 2022 - Mar 2023
Unacademy | Bangalore
Legal Intern Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
Unacademy | Bangalore
Corporate Transactions and Advisory
 Reviewed and negotiated commercial contracts for the company.
 Prepared various legal agreements such as sales agreements, purchase agreements, marketing agreements, franchise
agreements, SaaS agreements, and employee agreements.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms aligned with business objectives.
 Drafted and outlined privacy policies and terms and conditions to meet company requirements.
 Managed the entire contract cycle independently, implementing process flow automation on the Spotdraft CLM tool.
 Researched and drafted lease deeds and letters of intent in compliance with State Laws and Company requirements.
 Conducted extensive legal research on intermediary status of EdTech in compliance with relevant regulations.
 Provided comprehensive legal advice on GDPR-related issues, including data protection and privacy concerns.
 Offered guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
Legal Trainee Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
Adv J.M.Rajanna, Setty | Bangalore
Civil and Commercial Litigation
 Conducted legal research and analysis to support clients in civil litigation matters.
 Drafted pleadings, motions, and other legal documents to assist attorneys in litigation and court proceedings.
 Assisted in the preparation of case materials and exhibits, including gathering and organizing evidence for court
presentation.
 Interacted with clients on a regular basis to provide timely updates on case status. and gathered all necessary
information from clients to ensure smooth case proceedings.
 Developed and utilized filing and retrieval systems to provide historical reference for various case perspectives.
  Prepared writ petitions, appeals, and complaints for clients, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of legal
documents.
 Drafted Wills and lease deeds for clients, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and client preferences.
 Provided risk assessment and developed case strategies for clients in civil litigation matters.
INTERNSHIPS
 Advocate General of Karnataka- 2019
 Student Paralegal -Karnataka State legal services authority- 2019
 Sundaraswamy & Ramdas Advocates - 2018
 Adv Sundararaj Gupta-2017
EDUCATION
L L.M (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
Jindal Global Law School | Sonipat
BBA LLB Sep 2014 - Jun 2021
Bishop Cotton Women's Christian Law College | Bangalore
Under Karnataka State Law University
PUC Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
Christ Junior College | Bangalore
Humanities under Karnataka PU board
EXTRA CURICULLAR ACTIVITIES
 Participated in the CMR Law School's Asian Parliamentary Debate, where I honed my public speaking and critical
thinking skills.
 Participated in a panel discussion on gender equality at IFIM Law College, Bengaluru.
 Attended the International Conference on Regulation of Artificial Intelligence at IFIM Law College, Bengaluru.
 I am certified in TESOL/TEFL, which enables me to teach English as a foreign language to non-native speakers
KEY SKILLS
Contract Automation, Corporate Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Contract Lifecycle
Management, Commercial Contracts, Due Diligence, GDPR, Legal research, Contract negotiation, Regulatory
compliance
LANGUAGES
Languages Known-English, Kannada and Telugu