NIKITA BHANDARI

[email protected] +91 8769533718 Gurugram, Haryana
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Legal professional with 6 years of experience in commercial contracts, data privacy, and regulatory compliance within the healthcare and technology sectors. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, negotiating multi-crore agreements, and implementing data governance frameworks aligned with the latest regulations. Adept at advising business stakeholders and driving process automation to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate legal risks.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Manager- Legal
04/2024 - Present
TATA 1MG , Gurugram
Spearheaded the first-ever Data Governance and Gap Assessment Initiative at Tata 1mg, conducting interviews with 20+ internal leaders and collaborating with 5+ data privacy consultancies to deliver comprehensive compliance reports aligned with DPDP Act, enhancing regulatory adherence across all business functions
Led a team of 3 to verify licenses for onboarding 5000+ pharma suppliers annually, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards and reducing onboarding delays by 15%
Negotiated and executed multi-crore commercial contracts for patient support programs, brand and data monetisation, and institutional supply, contributing to revenue growth and strengthening vendor relationships
Implemented an automation tool for end-to-end contract management, streamlining workflows and saving over 10 work hours per team member monthly, increasing team productivity by 25%
Drafted and reviewed standard agreement templates, terms of use, and privacy policies, adapting to evolving business needs and minimizing legal risks
Delivered 10+ training sessions on contracts, data protection, and regulatory compliance to 100+ stakeholders, improving internal awareness and reducing contract errors by 20%
Managed 30+ business stakeholders with a solution-oriented approach, acting as a trusted legal advisor and business enabler to drive strategic initiatives
Recovered INR 10+ Lacs through effective issuance of recovery notices and negotiation, directly improving company cash flow
Earned consecutive fast-track promotions from Team Lead to Assistant Manager, reflecting consistent high performance and leadership growth

EDUCATION

B.A. LL.B. (Business Honors)
01/2014 - 01/2019
Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad GPA: 8.3 out of 10
Class XII Grade (CBSE)
01/2013
Delhi Public School, Jodhpur

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Diploma in Cyber Laws (Online)
2024-25
Asian School of Cyber Laws
PGD in Drafting, Negotiation & Enforcement of Contracts (Distance Learning)
2020-21
NALSAR, University of Law, Hyderabad