RAJESH JAYAPRAKASH
Chenoa,Tamilnadu
Summary
A competent legal professional, targeting for challenging & rewarding opportunities as Legal Head, Consultant, Advisor with an organization of repute
Offering over 24 years of experience & YOY success in the areas of Legal Operations, Regulatory & Statutory Compliance, Commercial Litigation, Contract Drafting, Legal Audits, and Legal Advisory Hands-on experience in drafting & vetting of Documents related to Intellectual Property Rights, Real Estate, Retail & Construction, Litigation Management, Property Matters and Land Transactions Domain Expertise in Drafting & Conveyance of documents, Defending & Initiating Legal Cases - Suits/ Arbitrations/Writ Petitions/Appeals Civil/Notices on behalf of the management Track record of setting up systems & procedures for legal & compliance with laws applicable to the organization & govt. regulations Strategic Leader, skills in defining and formulating the strategies and procedures to be followed in various cases Strong exposure in managing legal matters related to dynamic departments such as Retail, Construction, Engineering Operations, House Keeping, Security, Sales & Marketing, and Finance & Vendor Excellence in displaying competence in drafting & vetting Addendums, Memorandum of Understanding, Affidavits & other documents, a raft of Leave & License, Deeds of Transfer, Deeds of Assignment, Indemnity Bonds, Deeds of Conveyance, Deed of Easement, Development Agreements, Lease/ Leave and License Agreement Experienced in managing all facets of due diligence, operations, reporting, regulatory compliance, and documentation
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate
Madras High Court
11.2020 - Current
- Extensive experience of 24 years in preparing and drafting legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts; analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents; identifying implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information
- Adept in preparing legal briefs and opinions, and filing appeals in state and federal courts of appeal; studying the Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases; researching relevant legal materials to aid decision making; presenting and summarize cases to judges and juries
- Adroit in investigating the case by interviewing and collecting necessary information from the clients and witnesses and documenting them for reference while presenting the case in the court; developing and implementing strategies, gathering evidence to present the case understanding the details of the case
- Skilled in evaluating findings and developing strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of case; possess profound verbal communication skills to present the case in an influential manner in the court; good interrogative skills to collect appropriate information from the witnesses and the clients
Legal Advisor
Commissioner of Land Administration
10.2022 - Current
- As the Legal Advisor to the Commissionerate of Land Administration since October 2022, I play a pivotal role in managing a spectrum of land cases for the Tamil Nadu State Government
- My responsibilities encompass crucial areas, including Patta issuance, Land Transfer, Classification, Settlement, Assignment, Lease, Land Acquisition, and handling Encroachment matters
- Every day, I provide concise summaries and engage in discussions with the Advocate General, Additional Advocate Generals, and Special Government Pleaders regarding crucial legal cases ensuring seamless collaboration on cases listed before the Madras High Court and Madurai Bench
- I actively engage in listing the cases as per the cause list, attend the courts, and coordinate with State Government officials to get instructions and follow up on the court judgments/orders passed for time-bound compliance
- A key aspect of my role involves the meticulous drafting of essential legal documents, including Counters Affidavits, Opinions, Written Arguments, Status Reports, and Appeals, and includes filing of the prepared documents/applications in the court registry
- This requires a keen understanding of the intricacies of land-related legal matters and a meticulous approach to presenting compelling legal positions
- In my capacity at the Commissionerate, I dynamically engage with the legal landscape, contributing to the effective representation of the Tamil Nadu State Government in diverse land cases and other private cases involving the acquisition of government property through litigation
- During this brief span, we have reclaimed vast tracts of government land unlawfully seized by trespassers and have assumed rightful ownership of the property
Senior Manager of Legal & Compliance
Phoenix Market City
03.2011 - 10.2020
- Advising the stakeholders and the company on employment/labor and corporate-related issues
- Showcasing excellence in managing legal functions relating to statutory compliance, labor& and employment matters
- Establishing & and enabling a legal framework within the company for high business growth
- Devising and implementing strategies for the implementation of legal actions to be taken
- Serving as a primary solicitor for managing high-value corporate litigation for the clients
- Administering legal matters and legal practices to secure the best interests of the organization, filing cases in their proper jurisdiction, and issuance of notice
- Structuring, drafting & and vetting various legal documents/contracts/agreements per client requirements
- Extending support to the management in drafting policies & and documents with due adherence to legal perspectives
- Driving efforts to proactively identify & and mitigate legal exposure and litigation costs, compliance, and risk management
- Drafting & and filing various legal documents including deeds and agreements about the credit facility, investigation of title, and due diligence of land documents
- Managing litigation in High Courts, Civil, and Criminal Courts, concerning laws relating to civil offenses and criminal cases
- Analyzing & and identifying the potential area of risks before the launch of new projects/ventures/products to minimize the risk and provide legal support for the smooth functioning of the organization
- Advising Business Heads and associates on a wide range of legal issues such as documents/agreements to be executed with vendors, customers & promotional schemes to be offered to the public
- Managing the corporate legal cases by appearing before, Courts (Civil & High Court) relating to employment-related matters representing clients, District Consumer Forum, Debt Recovery Tribunals concerning other matters
- Reviewing and advising management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures
- Organizing training sessions for the staff and delegating the task to them based on legal requirements
- Guiding and advising Top Management on matters related to Risk Management and Contract Management
- Working with Management and Team Members on projects such as fundraising, policies and procedures, and taxes
- Providing proactive legal assistance and advice on various legal issues such as commercial contracts, dispute resolution, government funding agreements, regulatory, employment, and governance to the Head of Legal Services
Assistant General Manager-Legal & Compliances
Odyssey India Limited
07.2009 - 02.2011
Zonal Manager-Legal
Spencer’s Retail Limited
08.2007 - 01.2009
Manager-Legal & HR
Singer India Limited
01.2005 - 07.2007
Assistant Manager-Legal & Credit Recovery Officer
Shalimar Group
01.2003 - 12.2004
Associate Lawyer
Rank Associates Law Firm
06.1998 - 12.2002
Education
M.B.A - Human Resource & IR
Tamil Nadu University
01.2006
B.A.,B.L -
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu01.1998
Skills
- Strategic Legal & Risk Advisory
- Legal Audits
- Litigation Management
- Legal Documentation & Drafting
- Policy Formulation & Implementation
- Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Team Building & Leadership
- Collaborator
- Communicator
- Planner
- Decision-Maker
- Motivational Leader
- Thinker
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/16/73
Previous Experience
- Manager-Legal & HR, Singer India Limited, 01/01/05, 07/01/07
- Assistant Manager-Legal & Credit Recovery Officer, Shalimar Group, 01/01/03, 12/01/04
- Associate Lawyer, Rank Associates Law Firm, 06/01/98, 12/01/02
Timeline
Legal Advisor
Commissioner of Land Administration
10.2022 - Current
Advocate
Madras High Court
11.2020 - Current
Senior Manager of Legal & Compliance
Phoenix Market City
03.2011 - 10.2020
Assistant General Manager-Legal & Compliances
Odyssey India Limited
07.2009 - 02.2011
Zonal Manager-Legal
Spencer’s Retail Limited
08.2007 - 01.2009
Manager-Legal & HR
Singer India Limited
01.2005 - 07.2007
Assistant Manager-Legal & Credit Recovery Officer
Shalimar Group
01.2003 - 12.2004
Associate Lawyer
Rank Associates Law Firm
06.1998 - 12.2002
B.A.,B.L -
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College
M.B.A - Human Resource & IR
Tamil Nadu University
Similar Profiles
HARIHARAN RHARIHARAN R
NA at Madras High CourtNA at Madras High Court
JAGADEESWARAN M JAGADEESWARAN M null
Junior Advocate at Additional Government Pleader Office. MADRAS HIGH COURTJunior Advocate at Additional Government Pleader Office. MADRAS HIGH COURT
C Balaji Prasanna C Balaji Prasanna null
Junior Advocate at Under Advocate Mr. M Mohamed Riyaz, Madras High CourtJunior Advocate at Under Advocate Mr. M Mohamed Riyaz, Madras High Court