Sanjana Rawat
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
I have over 10 years of legal professional, Lawyer, where I've contributed to corporate law, environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks, coupled with proven ability to deliver legal solutions in high-stakes environments. I am actively pursuing opportunities to leverage my legal expertise and contribute to impactful solutions in the field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student Legal Representative
Northumbria University
United Kingdom
09.2025 - 07.2025
- Supporting students to be heard at stage within University Regulations including academic misconduct, disciplinary and fitness to practice.
Legal Manager
Autistic Community Canvas
London
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: Not-For-Profit
- Provide strategic advice on governance best practices and help draft or review policies, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Identify potential legal risks and advise on mitigation strategies to protect organization and its beneficiaries and help develop and review policies related to safeguarding, data protection, and employment to meet regulatory standards.
- Not-For-Profit
Legal Counsel
Urban Development Reform Organization
London
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Review planning decisions from local authorities as well as Secretary of State in shaping sustainable, inclusive and well-planned urban environments.
- Focus on diverse aspects of urban development, including housing, infrastructure, policy advocacy and community engagement.
Legal Associate
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Delhi
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisting in formulation of Legislation, Review and Amendments of Acts, Rules and Notifications. Worked on Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Amendment Rules), 2024.
- Drafted affidavits for Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for Air and Noise related matters. Worked and drafted affidavit for Prominent Case Law M.C. Mehta vs Union of India & Ors pending before Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
Legal Associate
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ministry of Power
India
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Scrutiny of petitions, preparation of fact sheet of the cases, preparation of inputs on legal issues raised in petitions, coordination with various divisions on the information required, up-dation of files in RIMS/e-office, preparation of MIS reports.
- Drafted writ petitions/replies/rejoinders/applications/written submissions etc., for filing before the Hon'ble Supreme Court/High Courts/APTEL and other forums.
Legal Research Associate
National Company Law Tribunal, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
India
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Responsible for Judicial Pronouncements, development, storage and speedy retrieval of particular material as per requirement and bunching of similar matters.
Executive Legal
Lanco Infratech Limited
India
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Drafted, vetted and negotiated Share Purchase Agreement, Shareholders Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc in connection with assets transactions entered into by group as part of its Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) mechanism.
Legal Intern
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Delhi
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Researched on procedure for reporting fraud by independent directors and auditors under Securities and Exchange Board of India Regulations (SEBI), 2015& under Companies Act, 2013 and on aspects on Startup India-Action Plan, SRICITY (Integrated Business City), GIFT CITY (Gujarat International Finance Tech- City).
Legal Intern
AZB & Partners, Advocates And Solicitors
India
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Researched on whether High Court can transfer cases under section 407 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and on Supreme Court precedents on Mitigation of Damages, Consequences of Termination.
Legal Intern
Delhi High Court
India
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Preparation of case notes, suggesting amendments and research work on provisions of Contract Act, Companies Act, Code of Criminal Procedure, Drafted applications and affidavits for cases and provisions relating to Property Law, Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence.
Legal Intern
Athena Legal, Advocates And Solicitors
India
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Researched on section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act,1881 and section 149 & 447 of Companies Act, 2013.
Legal Intern
Link Legal Indian Law Services
India
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Research and note making on cases/laws dealing with Foreign Trade Policy, Qualified Foreign Investor Regime in FEMA Regulations, Insider trading, DRAT, Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Legal Intern
Tihar Jail
Delhi
12.2012 - 12.2012
- Insight into legal Aid mechanism and scheme framed by State Government for benefit of weaker section of society.
Legal Intern
Tis Hazari Court
Delhi
05.2012 - 05.2012
- Reading matter files, preparing case notes for arguments and result-oriented research work on land acquisition act and matrimonial issues.
Legal Intern
Law Library, Delhi University
Delhi
12.2011 - 12.2011
- Performed independent projects and legal research on case laws and local laws.
Education
Bachelor of Law BCOM LLB (Hons) -
Amity University
Masters of Law LLM - undefined
Kurukshetra University
Masters of Law LLM International Commercial Law - undefined
Northumbria University
Skills
- Legal Research & Drafting
- Contract Law
- Corporate Governance
- Public Policy & Legislation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support
- Judicial Documentation
- Team Collaboration
Custom
University of London, Introduction to English Common Law Baker McKenzie Corporate Job Simulation on Forage, 12/01/24, Analyzed structure and suitability for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Clifford Chance Business and Human Rights Global Virtual Internship on Forage, 12/01/24, Worked on projects that concern human rights. LinkedIn Learning, Completed course on Business Law for managers RTI Application, Grade A from Indian Academy of Law & Management (IALM) in 2016. Employability Award, I have passed Foundation level of Employability Award at Northumbria Student's Union.
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Timeline
Student Legal Representative
Northumbria University
09.2025 - 07.2025
Legal Manager
Autistic Community Canvas
03.2025 - 07.2025
Legal Counsel
Urban Development Reform Organization
02.2025 - 07.2025
Legal Associate
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
06.2023 - 08.2024
Legal Associate
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ministry of Power
07.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Research Associate
National Company Law Tribunal, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
07.2018 - 11.2022
Executive Legal
Lanco Infratech Limited
02.2017 - 05.2018
Legal Intern
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
03.2016 - 04.2016
Legal Intern
AZB & Partners, Advocates And Solicitors
02.2016 - 03.2016
Legal Intern
Delhi High Court
01.2016 - 02.2016
Legal Intern
Athena Legal, Advocates And Solicitors
06.2015 - 07.2015
Legal Intern
Link Legal Indian Law Services
05.2014 - 06.2014
Legal Intern
Tihar Jail
12.2012 - 12.2012
Legal Intern
Tis Hazari Court
05.2012 - 05.2012
Legal Intern
Law Library, Delhi University
12.2011 - 12.2011
Masters of Law LLM - undefined
Kurukshetra University
Masters of Law LLM International Commercial Law - undefined
Northumbria University
Bachelor of Law BCOM LLB (Hons) -
Amity University
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