Baby Naaz Jain
Manchester,Lancashire
Summary
Foreign-Qualified Lawyer (India) | SQE1 Result Pending | SQE2 Exempt | SRA Admission Pending | Requires Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Foreign-qualified lawyer (India) with 7+ years’ experience across dispute resolution, commercial litigation, debt recovery, costs budgeting, and personal injury, including UK legal roles. LL.M. (University of Manchester) and SQE candidate (SQE1 result pending; SQE2 exempt; SRA admission pending). Experienced in CPR procedures, drafting pleadings and court documents, and managing independent caseloads and client relationships. Seeking a UK litigation or dispute resolution position with Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Legal Compliance
Dhwani Astro (Digital StartUp)
Manchester
2025.04 - 2026.03
- Supported legal and regulatory compliance for digital platforms operating in India and international markets.
- Assisted in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, privacy policies, partnership agreements, and consultant engagements.
- Ensured compliance with data protection laws, including India’s DPDP bill and relevant GDPR obligations.
- Advised founders on legal risks, platform terms and conditions, and customer grievance redressal frameworks.
- Oversaw internal governance processes, contract lifecycle management, and IP registrations.
- Collaborated with tech, product, marketing, and operations teams to align legal requirements with business goals.
Legal executive
Aequitas Legal
Manchester, United Kingdom
2024.04 - 2025.04
- Supported the litigation team across RTA, Occupiers’ Liability, Public Liability, and Employers’ Liability claims
- Verified claim viability and liability by reviewing case evidence and conducting searches using DVLA, AskMID, ASCUE, and ELTO databases
- Drafted legal documents including Claim Notification Forms, Letters of Claim, Particulars of Claim, witness questionnaires, and trial bundles
- Assessed liability outcomes and instructed counsel where appropriate, advising on case prospects and next steps
- Maintained regular client contact, supporting communication, retention, and early-stage legal guidance
Litigation Paralegal
Consumer Rights Solicitors
Manchester, United Kingdom
2023.06 - 2024.01
- Drafted and prepared litigation documents including letters to court, claim forms, particulars of claim, witness statements, and supporting evidence bundles
- Assisted in negotiating settlements and managing litigation timelines in accordance with CPR procedures
- Regularly liaised with clients, insurers, and court personnel to ensure efficient case progression
- Utilised Phoenix CMS to manage caseloads, track deadlines, and maintain accurate case records
Legal executive
SVP & Associates Ltd
Remote
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Drafted and proofread a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, MOUs, and service agreements
- Conducted detailed legal research to support persuasive arguments on complex points of law
- Assisted in preparing and presenting client matters before commercial courts and tribunals
- Managed communication with clients, suppliers, third parties, and insurance providers such as ARAG ATE
Judicial Law Clerk-cum-Reasearch Assistant
Hon'ble Justice of Supreme Court of India
New Delhi, India
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Assisted Hon'ble Justice with case files and research work
- Handled case documentation safely and securely for optimised client confidentiality.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances.
Legal associate
SVP & Associates
New Delhi, India
2018.05 - 2021.12
- Drafted a variety of commercial documents, including contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and agreements with third parties
- Conducted legal research on statutory provisions and case law to support litigation and client advisory work
- Maintained end-to-end communication with clients, insurance companies, suppliers, and external stakeholders
- Assisted counsel in preparing for hearings and regularly attended proceedings at commercial courts
Education
Solicitor's Qualifying Examination Preparation -
University of law
Manchester 2025.01 -
Master of Laws (LL.M) - International Business and Commercial Law
The University of Manchester
United Kingdon 2022.09 - 9 2023
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi 2017.08 - 6 2022
Skills
- Advising on legal matters
- Effectively communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Successful negotiations
- End to end litigation process
- Tech savvy: Excel, Microsoft office, Proclaim
- Key qualities: Team player, can-do approach, multitasker, organised and high degree of attention to detail
Education
Current
Timeline
Head of Legal Compliance
Dhwani Astro (Digital StartUp)
2025.04 - 2026.03
Solicitor's Qualifying Examination Preparation -
University of law
2025.01 -
Legal executive
Aequitas Legal
2024.04 - 2025.04
Litigation Paralegal
Consumer Rights Solicitors
2023.06 - 2024.01
Legal executive
SVP & Associates Ltd
2022.09 - 2023.05
Master of Laws (LL.M) - International Business and Commercial Law
The University of Manchester
2022.09 - 9 2023
Judicial Law Clerk-cum-Reasearch Assistant
Hon'ble Justice of Supreme Court of India
2022.07 - 2022.08
Legal associate
SVP & Associates
2018.05 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
2017.08 - 6 2022