Mannat Kalra

Experience

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  Nittio Learn (acquired by Whatfix)

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Internship

  Created educational content for subjects like English, Hindi and Mathematics.

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  Janaagraha

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Legal Intern

  Made a compilation of all Municipal laws throughout India required for the program known as the "City-Systems framework". Collated ASICS (Annual Survey of India's City-Systems Data) and answered it's questionnaire.Therefore, this internship helped me recognise the problems faced in most of the cities related to roads, traffic, garbage, power and water supply, environment, crime and the whole gamut of quality of life.

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  Kamath & Kamath Advocates, Solicitors & Tax Consultants

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Legal Intern

  Work involved presentations and research on various topics of Tort law. I participated in seminars held by Mr. Kamath on Property and Hindu Law. I also visited the family court to witness case proceedings and learn some procedural aspects.

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  Rego & Rego

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

  Legal Intern

  My work at Rego & Rego involved practicing at the Civil and the Family Court. It involved most of the procedural aspects starting from drafting of the petitions, preparing the clients for cross-examinations, research on various aspects for the cases to its arguments stage.

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  Rego & Rego

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Legal Intern

  My second time at Rego & Rego also involved practicing at the Civil and the Family Court. It involved most of the procedural aspects starting from drafting of the petitions, preparing the clients for cross-examinations, research on various aspects for cases to its arguments stage.

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  Lawyers Transcontinental

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Legal Intern

  My work involved research on various topics related to The Companies Act, 2013 and review of contractual agreements and understanding its elements.

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  MD&T Partners

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Legal Intern

  Work related to The Companies Act, 2013, review of Non-disclosure Agreements. Research on various topics related to Muslim Personal Law, CRPC, Indian Trust Act and FEMA.

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  Pramata

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  Contract Analyst

  1. Work involved analysing and extracting key pieces of legal and commercial information, risks involved from various legal documents/contract such as Service Agreement, Vendor Agreement, Master Service Agreement, Statement of Work, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Amendment, Price Change Order (PCO), Pricing Document, Statement of Work, Service Order, Purchase Order etc.2. Reviewing and analysing high revenue generating commercial contracts for Fortune 500 companies in order to find any point of revenue leakage. 3. Uploaded the contractual documents into the Contract Lifecycle Management Tool (CLM) and ensure appropriate contract hierarchy is maintained.4. Maintaining a data repository of the clients which includes listing every contractual relationship entered into by the client and notifying the clients of all the termination, extension, price inflation notifications.5. Reviewing contracts to reliably capture the depth of information both within and across contracts so that customer can proactively identify risk and accelerate additional revenue opportunities.6. Reviewing commercial contracts to extract relevant and crisp findings from scattered information across the contract to provide critical sales, risk & compliance, revenue assurance data in a more user-friendly and accurate manner.7. Responsible for uploading and maintenance of executed contracts in client databases. Show less

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  Giridhar and Co.

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  Litigation Associate

  Practiced at the District Courts and the High Court.

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  Majmudar & Partners

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Legal Associate

  At Majmudar and Partners, I assisted in comprehensive support for companies from inception to dissolution. This involved managing all registrations, including Softex and TAN, and overseeing their cancellation procedures. I also specialized in drafting and reviewing policies and agreements to ensure compliance with Indian labour laws. Furthermore, I assisted in providing invaluable guidance to foreign investors on navigating the complex compliance and procedural requirements for setting up ventures in India. Show less

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  Triangulas Business Consulting LLP

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

  Legal Consultant
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  Burgeon Law

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  Legal Associate
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  IKEA

  Dec 2019 - Oct 2021

  Legal Administrator

  • Drafting of accurate agreements, vendor contracts and Ingka group templates with localisation of the same, including collecting information, drafting, signing and archiving procedures• Updated and maintained legal documents• Participation in legal projects and all the legal research for project implementation• Drafting and Reviewing of MoUs, ATLs and Lease Deed for Real Estate Projects• Support, Review and drafting of legal notices and Consumer Grievance Complaints• Support to implement standard processes and ways of working for the legal area/team within Ingka Group• Provided administrative support e.g., planning and organizing meetings, delivering communication forthe wider organization, maintaining a legal repository of all the legal contracts• Point of contact with external providers of legal services as well as authorities to support Ingka companies to fulfil local law requirements inclusive of invoicing procedures Show less

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  Freelance

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  After my role at IKEA and while in transition to my next opportunity, I was driven by a desire to remain productive and engaged, leading me to embark on this project: Provided comprehensive legal advice and drafted contracts for a diverse range of startups, including event-based startups, cloud kitchens, organizational psychology companies, and artist promotion-based startups.Advised clients on legal matters pertaining to business formation, intellectual property, contracts, and regulatory compliance.Drafted and negotiated contracts tailored to the specific needs of each client, ensuring clarity, enforceability, and risk mitigation.Conducted legal research to stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations impacting the industries served by clients.Collaborated closely with startup founders and management teams to understand their business objectives and provide strategic legal guidance.Delivered presentations and training sessions to educate clients on legal best practices and emerging issues in their industries.Established strong client relationships built on trust, professionalism, and a commitment to achieving their business goals. Show less After my role at IKEA and while in transition to my next opportunity, I was driven by a desire to remain productive and engaged, leading me to embark on this project:Authored compelling articles and blog posts for a prominent lifestyle clothing brand specializing in authentic Indian materials and clothing.Produced engaging content that showcased the brand's unique offerings, heritage, and commitment to quality craftsmanship.Researched and explored various topics related to Indian fashion, culture, textiles, and craftsmanship to create informative and captivating content for the brand's audience.Collaborated closely with the brand's marketing and creative teams to develop content strategies aligned with brand identity and marketing objectives.Implemented SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines and enhance online visibility and organic traffic.Managed content calendars, deadlines, and publishing schedules to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content across multiple platforms.Monitored content performance metrics and user engagement to inform future content strategies and optimize content for audience preferences.Cultivated a distinct brand voice and tone that resonated with the target audience and contributed to building brand loyalty and awareness. Show less

  • Legal Consulant

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Content Writer and Blogger

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Hyster-Yale Materials Handling

  Jan 2022 - May 2024

  Junior Legal Counsel - Asia Pacific and India

  Providing legal support for the APIC theater i.e. forming and maintaining subsidiaries and branch offices in countries throughout Southeast Asia, negotiating, drafting, and oversight of documents with related issues in competition/antitrust law, sales and collection, commercial terms, real property, and secured transactionsDrafting of inter-company agreement among Hyster-Yale entitiesAssisting the Sales team in reviewing, negotiating and drafting agreements with global/major account customers for the direct sale by Hyster-Yale to those end-users; Coordinating with internal legal counsel supporting direct sales for other theaters to ensure consistent processes.Assisting the Dealer Development team in negotiating and drafting agreements with Hyster-Yale’s independent dealer network Providing contract support for Hyster-Yale’s joint venture and OEM activities located in the APIC theaterAssisting in reviewing and preparing contracts regarding the procurement of goods/services and other commercial mattersProviding and coordinating legal and compliance training to employees within the APIC theater. Show less

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  Avocats Creatifs Community and Podcast

  Jul 2023 - now

  Founder

  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9581862/

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  UpGrad

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Assistant Manager - Compliance and Litigation
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  AEREO

  Aug 2024 - now

  Manager - Legal and Compliance