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Shweta Chhabria

Story Blogger| In House Attorney | Drafting | Reviewing Contracts | Legal Research| WIPO certified

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

3+ years of work experience

Self-Employed
May 20262 mosPresent

Mumbai

Specialized in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts for media and entertainment companies. Experienced in SaaS agreements, app distribution deals, and end-to-end contract lifecycle management. Skilled in aligning legal frameworks with business objectives to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive successful partnerships.
Germane Media
Jun 20242 yrs 1 moPresent

India

• Drafted and vetted License Agreements and legal notices for Germane Media, ensuring compliance and protection. • Provided legal advisory services to the company, guiding on various legal matters and risk management strategies.
Germane Media
May 20242 yrs 2 mosPresent

Examining & meticulously refining content license agreements to guarantee comprehensive legal compliance and precision. Drafting & issuing legal notices regarding contract termination and fulfillment of other contractual obligations. Rendering specialized legal counsel to guide business operations and enable informed, strategic decision-making. Safeguarding & strengthening the company’s legal interests through the provision of nuanced legal insights and sophisticated solutions.
Trilegal
Apr 20251 yr 2 mosMay 2026

Mumbai

In my role at Trilegal, I excelled in managing various administrative functions that supported the firm's operational efficiency. I was responsible for team management, calendar oversight, and procurement processes. Additionally, I played a key role in reviewing business development contracts and coordinating events, ensuring seamless collaboration among internal teams.
MessageSpace
May 202411 mosMar 2025

London Area, United Kingdom

Led the establishment of MessageSpace Digital Advertising and Marketing Private Limited, ensuring regulatory compliance and corporate structuring. • Managing day-to-day legal affairs and liaised with external counsels for trademark filings. • Providing basic financial and banking legal advisory for the company, overseeing finance and accounting aspects. • Providing Legal Advisory on the Corporate structuring of the Company • Conducting awareness to the foreign investors including the Parent Company of MessageSpace, London with regards to basic Indian laws related to the Company.
TimesPro
Sep 20238 mosApr 2024

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Conducting a thorough examination of contracts and agreements related to marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships with corporate entities and academic institutions. Preparing and structuring legal correspondence, agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), and contracts across various divisions, including Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administration. Liaising with external legal counsel to manage the organization's litigation matters and to safeguard intellectual property rights, particularly concerning the company’s trademarks. Achievements: Successfully templated a range of agreements, such as Co-working Space Agreements, SAAS Master Service Agreements, Staff Augmentation Agreement, Vendor Service Agreements, and B2B Marketing Service Agreements. Facilitated liaison with external attorneys, successfully engaging them for trademark registration for TimesPro. Achieved systematic improvements in the team regarding contract lifecycle management processes.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Intellectual Property Law

K.C Law College

20124 yrs2016
Mumbai university

Bachelor of Commerce, Business/Commerce, General

Mumbai university

20093 yrs2012

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Headline

Story Blogger| In House Attorney | Drafting | Reviewing Contracts | Legal Research| WIPO certified

About

Professional Overview: An accomplished Legal Professional with a rich, seven-year tenure in the dynamic media and entertainment industry. My specialization spans contract management, and litigation support, paired with a profound ability to streamline operations and mitigate risks, thereby ensuring the seamless execution of legal and corporate strategies. Legal Expertise: Contract Mastery: Proficient in drafting and vetting complex agreements including content distribution, content licensing, MSAs, Production related Agreements, ATL/ BTL Agreements, Software Licenses, SaaS/PaaS Agreements, IT Hardware Agreements, NDAs, and Novation Agreements. Non-Litigation and Compliance: Skilled in providing non-litigation support, draft and review documents, manage pre-litigation stages, and maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring all business practices align with current laws and standards. External Liaison: Experienced in coordinating with external attorneys to oversee and manage all company legal matters effectively. Strategic Impact: Business Alignment: Demonstrated capability to deliver strategic legal insights and solutions tailored to support and propel business objectives. Risk Management: Expert in identifying potential legal risks and implementing preemptive strategies to avoid them. Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and cooperation in achieving favorable legal outcomes. Legal Administrative Proficiency: Executive Support: Extensive background in executive assistant roles, enhancing efficiency in legal processes through skilled scheduling, communications management, and precise minutes drafting for the meetings and negotiations. MIS Management: Effective management of Management Information Systems to ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation and record-keeping. Vendor Relations: Exceptional skills in vendor management, ensuring robust and mutually beneficial relationships. Let's Connect I am keen to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities to bring legal expertise and executive assistance to your organization. Let’s discuss how we can collaborate to achieve operational excellence and uphold the highest standards in your projects and ventures.

Location

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Work experience

Legal Retainer at Self-Employed, May 2026 - Present · 2 mos, Mumbai, Specialized in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts for media and entertainment companies. Experienced in SaaS agreements, app distribution deals, and end-to-end contract lifecycle management. Skilled in aligning legal frameworks with business objectives to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive successful partnerships.

Legal Consultant at Germane Media, Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo, India, • Drafted and vetted License Agreements and legal notices for Germane Media, ensuring compliance and protection. • Provided legal advisory services to the company, guiding on various legal matters and risk management strategies.

Legal Consultant at Germane Media, May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos, Examining & meticulously refining content license agreements to guarantee comprehensive legal compliance and precision. Drafting & issuing legal notices regarding contract termination and fulfillment of other contractual obligations. Rendering specialized legal counsel to guide business operations and enable informed, strategic decision-making. Safeguarding & strengthening the company’s legal interests through the provision of nuanced legal insights and sophisticated solutions.

Executive Assistant/ Legal Retainer at Trilegal, Apr 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos, Mumbai, In my role at Trilegal, I excelled in managing various administrative functions that supported the firm's operational efficiency. I was responsible for team management, calendar oversight, and procurement processes. Additionally, I played a key role in reviewing business development contracts and coordinating events, ensuring seamless collaboration among internal teams.

Legal Director at MessageSpace, May 2024 - Mar 2025 · 11 mos, London Area, United Kingdom, Led the establishment of MessageSpace Digital Advertising and Marketing Private Limited, ensuring regulatory compliance and corporate structuring. • Managing day-to-day legal affairs and liaised with external counsels for trademark filings. • Providing basic financial and banking legal advisory for the company, overseeing finance and accounting aspects. • Providing Legal Advisory on the Corporate structuring of the Company • Conducting awareness to the foreign investors including the Parent Company of MessageSpace, London with regards to basic Indian laws related to the Company.

Assistant Manager at TimesPro, Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 · 8 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Conducting a thorough examination of contracts and agreements related to marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships with corporate entities and academic institutions. Preparing and structuring legal correspondence, agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), and contracts across various divisions, including Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administration. Liaising with external legal counsel to manage the organization's litigation matters and to safeguard intellectual property rights, particularly concerning the company’s trademarks. Achievements: Successfully templated a range of agreements, such as Co-working Space Agreements, SAAS Master Service Agreements, Staff Augmentation Agreement, Vendor Service Agreements, and B2B Marketing Service Agreements. Facilitated liaison with external attorneys, successfully engaging them for trademark registration for TimesPro. Achieved systematic improvements in the team regarding contract lifecycle management processes.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Intellectual Property Law, K.C Law College

Bachelor of Commerce, Business/Commerce, General, Mumbai university