About
Highly accomplished Legal and Compliance Manager with over 4 years of expertise at the intersection of financial services and emerging technologies. Proven ability to translate complex regulations into compliant innovation, advising cross-functional teams and senior leadership on legal advisory, data governance, and contract negotiation. Drives business-friendly public policy outcomes through strategic engagement with government and industry stakeholders, ensuring regulatory readiness and mitigating risks.
Work
Fi Money
|Manager - Legal and Compliance
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Led legal advisory, compliance, and regulatory engagement for a leading financial technology company, translating complex regulations into compliant innovation and driving business-friendly policy outcomes.
Highlights
Advised cross-functional teams on complex legal and compliance issues spanning banking, digital lending, UPI, DPDP, and cybersecurity, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.
Navigated regulatory ambiguities to facilitate the development and launch of future-ready products, ensuring accelerated market entry and sustained compliance.
Drafted and negotiated high-value contracts with banks and financial institutions, safeguarding commercial interests and mitigating potential risks.
Maintained 100% audit-ready compliance documentation across KYC/AML, onboarding, consent, and grievance redressal processes, ensuring full compliance in audits by RBI, NPCI, and financial institutions.
Developed and implemented 10+ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data handling, credit report access, and marketing communications, embedding robust governance into operational workflows.
Spearheaded regulatory reporting for a successful RBI Sandbox project, enabling the company to offer fully digital bank account opening for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).
OnePlus India
|Manager - Policy and Government Affairs
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Provided strategic legal and policy advisory to top-tier leadership on critical public policy, geopolitical, and legal changes for a global technology brand, ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Highlights
Provided strategic legal and policy advisory on critical areas including data governance, digital competition, consumer protection, telecom, and AI, supporting business objectives.
Proactively advised top-tier leadership on critical public policy, geopolitical, and legal changes, preparing the organization for potential business risks and ensuring strategic alignment.
Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for marketing and retail teams, ensuring compliance with best practices and mitigating regulatory risks.
Led rapid crisis management responses to regulatory and operational escalations, ensuring zero business disruption and maintaining operational continuity during compliance reviews.
Represented OnePlus in high-stakes discussions with key Indian government bodies, including the Department of Telecommunications and IT Ministry, influencing policy outcomes.
Ikigai Law
|Legal Associate - Product Advisory, Public Policy, and Public Affairs Team
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Summary
Delivered expert legal counsel and spearheaded policy advocacy for global tech companies, shaping industry narratives and influencing policy outcomes on emerging tech issues.
Highlights
Provided expert legal counsel to global tech companies on data protection, e-commerce, online gaming, and cybersecurity, significantly shaping industry narratives and influencing policy outcomes.
Achieved fast-tracked promotion from Trainee to Associate within 3 months of joining, demonstrating rapid professional growth and impact.
Scaled the 'Tech Ticker' tech law and policy newsletter, increasing readership by over 40% and enhancing the firm's thought leadership.
Authored strategic position papers on critical issues, including OTT telecom revenue sharing, directly shaping client policy positions and advocating for their interests.
Spearheaded comprehensive policy advocacy and outreach initiatives on telecom, cybersecurity, digital gaming, and cryptocurrency with central/state governments and industry associations.
Education
Bharati Vidyapeeth, New Law College
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B.B.A. LL.B
Law
Grade: 8.72/10
Cambridge School
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High School Diploma
Higher Senior Secondary - 12th Grade
Grade: 87.4%
Awards
Award for Contributions to High-Impact Projects
Awarded By
OnePlus
Recognized by OnePlus for significant contributions to high-impact projects during tenure as Manager, Policy and Government Affairs.
Award for Leading Most Impactful CSR Partnership
Awarded By
IIT Madras
Awarded by IIT Madras for leading OnePlus' most impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership, demonstrating leadership in social impact initiatives.
RFP Win: AI in Healthcare Project
Awarded By
British High Commission
Successfully won a Request for Proposal (RFP) commissioned by the British High Commission for a project focused on Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, showcasing expertise in emerging technologies and strategic project acquisition.
Skills
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Legal Advisory, Regulatory Audits, Contract Negotiation, Data Governance, KYC/AML, DPDP, Cybersecurity, Digital Lending, UPI.
Technology Policy
Tech Policy Analysis, Digital Competition, Consumer Protection, Telecom Policy, E-commerce Regulations, Artificial Intelligence Policy, FDI Regulations, Public Policy Advocacy.
Stakeholder Engagement
Government Relations, Industry Engagement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Negotiation, Crisis Management.
Legal Research & Strategy
Legal Research, Strategic Advisory, Product Advisory, Regulatory Engagement, Policy Drafting, SOP Development.