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Advocate (Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa) | In-house Counsel & Litigation | Ex-Govt Project Consultant — PMAY, Swachh Survekshan | Public Policy

About

I work at the intersection of law and government. Before becoming a lawyer, I spent six years (2018–2024) at Stambha Systems, a government project consultancy in Pune. I worked on two of India's flagship programmes for the Government of Maharashtra — PMAY-Gramin (Housing for All) and Swachh Survekshan — handling programme implementation, citizen engagement drives, and coordination with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, and the Quality Council of India. I also prepared Detailed Project Reports for rural infrastructure projects: demand assessment, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, financial feasibility analysis (IRR/NPV), and tender documentation. I earned my LL.B. from ILS Law College while working full-time, and enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa in 2023. Since January 2025, I have been practising independently in property and town planning law — drafting and vetting development agreements, sale deeds, and town planning documentation — alongside my family's architecture and property valuation firm, where legal due diligence meets technical valuation. I continue to advise Stambha Systems on government project matters on a consultation basis. In parallel, I've pursued structured advanced study in public policy, constitutional law, economics, and ethics — a deliberate deepening of the governance knowledge that underpins my legal work. I also hold an honors certificate in AI & Law from Lund University (2024), because the next decade of legal practice will be shaped by technology, and I intend to be fluent in it. What I bring is an uncommon combination: a lawyer who has worked inside government programmes, reads financial feasibility reports as comfortably as case law, and understands how policy actually operates on the ground. What I'm looking for: in-house counsel, litigation, or policy consulting roles — and over time, work with an international dimension: cross-border agreements, trade, and treaty-adjacent legal work.

Location

Pune City

Work experience

Legal & Property Consultant — Independent at Self-Employed, Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos, Maharashtra, India, Independent legal practice in property and town planning law, alongside a family architecture & property valuation firm, with retained consulting for Stambha Systems Ltd. • Draft and vet town planning agreements, development agreements, sale deeds, and related property documentation. • Conduct legal due diligence on immovable property — title verification, sanctioned plans, DC-rules compliance — integrated with technical valuation reports. • Retained by Stambha Systems Ltd. for government project advisory, continuing the relationship after six years of full-time work. • Invited judge at ILS Law College competitions: 12th Client Counselling (2024), Raghavendra Phadnis Moot Court (2025), 14th Negotiation Challenge (2025).

Senior Project Manager - Goverment Projects at Stambha Systems LTD, Aug 2018 - Dec 2024 · 6 yrs 5 mos, Pune District, Government project consultancy — flagship public programmes and infrastructure advisory for the Government of Maharashtra (role held concurrently with LL.B., 2020–23). - Urban development plans for Tier 2/3 cities — Vita (Sangli) and Shirdi: cluster development design to manage future urban growth, ease congestion, improve access to public facilities, and advisory on ready reckoner rates for equitable land pricing. - PMAY-Gramin (Housing for All): programme implementation support and client relationship management with state government departments. - Swachh Survekshan: cleanliness ranking exercise across urban and rural bodies — citizen engagement, inter-city benchmarking, and coordination with MoHUA, the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, and the Quality Council of India. - Detailed Project Reports (DPRs): demand assessment, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, financial feasibility (IRR/NPV), construction norms, and tender documentation.

Co-Founder at Sattva Soaps Pvt. LTD, Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Pune District, Co-Founder at Sattva Soaps Pvt. LTD Pune, India As the co-founder of Sattva Soaps Pvt. LTD, I am dedicated to creating premium, eco-friendly personal care products that harmonize skin health with environmental conservation. Our mission is to redefine beauty through natural, handmade soaps crafted from organic ingredients sourced locally. Our Vision: We envision a world where self-care is synonymous with sustainability. Sattva represents purity and balance, reflecting our commitment to provide toxin-free, nourishing products while promoting responsible consumption. Business Strategy: - Product Development:Our diverse range of artisanal soaps is designed to cater to various skin types, focusing on quality and efficacy. Each formulation leverages the power of nature, ensuring a luxurious experience without compromising on health. - Sustainability: We prioritize eco-friendly practices in our operations. From biodegradable packaging to minimal waste production processes, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint and support local artisans. - Community Engagement: We actively involve the community through workshops on sustainable living and skincare education. Collaborating with local artisans, we empower them through fair trade practices, ensuring their skills and traditions are preserved. - Marketing Approach: Through storytelling and transparency, we connect with consumers on digital platforms, sharing the journey of our ingredients and the artisans behind them. Our goal is to inspire a community that values conscious choices. Why Sattva? At Sattva, we believe that beauty should nourish both the skin and the planet. I’m excited to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, sustainability advocates, and skincare enthusiasts to explore innovative collaborations and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law, ILS Law College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics (Major) Political science & Psychology (Minor), Fergusson College, Pune