MEERA MANOJ BHANDANKAR
Aspiring In-House Counsel — Corporate Compliance & Contract Law
+91 7020126277 | meera.bhandankar27june@[Link] | LinkedIn: Meera Bhandankar
PROFILE
Lawyer with over a year of law-firm experience in corporate compliance, contract drafting, and legal due diligence, including hands-on work
on leave and license agreements, employment and IP-related diligence, and regulatory research under SEBI and FEMA. Experienced in
supporting corporate governance (board reports, auditor coordination) and independently drafting filings before the NCLT. Seeking to
transition into an in-house legal role supporting business operations, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
CORE SKILLS
Contract Drafting & Review • Leave & License / Property Documentation • Legal Due Diligence • Corporate Compliance & Governance •
IP-Related Diligence • Capital Markets Research (SEBI, FEMA) • Employment Law • NCLT Proceedings • Stakeholder & Vendor
Coordination • Legal Research
WORK EXPERIENCE
Legal Associate, General Corporate Team | Solomon & Co. Aug 2024 – Nov 2025
• Drafted and reviewed leave and license agreements for clients, checking terms for compliance and clarity — directly applicable to
property and license documentation work.
• Conducted legal due diligence on transactions up to INR 10 crores, covering employment laws, licenses, and intellectual property.
• Managed corporate compliance for private companies, including drafting board reports and coordinating with auditors on governance
and statutory matters.
• Prepared cross-border investment research notes analysing SEBI and FEMA regulations, building exposure to capital markets and
regulatory compliance.
• Independently prepared and drafted an application to initiate revival proceedings before the NCLT to recover client funds, coordinating
with banks and counsel.
• Assisted with Demat account opening for Indian and foreign individuals and corporations, liaising with clients and institutions.
Intern, Litigation | Ganesh & Co. Jun 2023 – Jul 2023
• Conducted legal research on Maharashtra society-based law cases and compiled dates and events for court filings.
• Drafted anticipatory bail applications in Mumbai under supervision.
Intern | Adv. Prasad Naik Oct 2022 – Nov 2022
• Attended courtroom proceedings and researched local anti-bribery and anti-corruption law provisions.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kitchen Intern | Azaya Beach Resort, Goa (5-Star Property) May 2022 – Jun 2022
• Gained first-hand exposure to kitchen operations at a 5-star hospitality property, including a working understanding of FSSAI food-
safety requirements.
Founder | Moody Panda (Home Bakery) 2022 – 2023
• Independently obtained an FSSAI license/registration prior to commencing sales, and managed ongoing compliance for the business —
direct, hands-on experience with food-safety regulatory requirements.
EDUCATION
B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) — V M Salgaocar College of Law, Goa | Jul 2019 – 2024 | CGPA 7.1/10.0
GVM's SNJA Higher Secondary — State Board, Class XII (Arts), 79%, May 2019 | Class X, 86%, May 2017
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• Headed the Local Legal Aid Society (2022–23 to 2023–24) as Cell In-Charge — organisational and stakeholder management experience.
• 2nd Runner-Up, National Level Client Counselling Competition, Jamia Hamdard's HILSR — strong client communication and advisory
skills.