Srikanth Bukya

As a Legal Officer handling operational and dispute-management responsibilities, I manage end-to-end recovery, litigation, and dealer-related legal matters for the organisation. My role involves coordinating with courts, law enforcement, external advocates, and internal management to ensure timely legal action and compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Lead legal recovery actions including demand notices, settlement discussions, and enforcement of decrees and arbitration awards. • Handle court proceedings across civil, criminal, arbitration, and commercial matters including filing, documentation, evidence coordination, and representation support. • Manage dealer negotiations, dispute resolution, settlement structuring, and communication for overdue / disputed accounts. • Coordinate warrant execution by liaising with police stations, bailiffs, and enforcement officers for NBWs, execution petitions, and court directives. • Oversee arbitration matters, from initiation to award execution, including drafting statements, replies, filings, and coordinating with arbitral tribunals. • Maintain and review case status reports, legal MIS, and compliance trackers for management review and C-level reporting. • Draft and review legal documents including notices, affidavits, petitions, settlement agreements, and recovery-related documentation. • Assist management in risk assessment, dealer due diligence, dispute prevention, and strategic decision-making in legal operations.

Handled a wide range of civil, criminal, commercial, and compliance-related matters as part of the Legal & Compliance team. Led the legal coordination for IPO disclosures, including preparation of litigation schedules, Annexures, certifications, MIS trackers, and due-diligence documentation for internal and external reviews. Worked closely with top law firms such as Trilegal and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) to ensure regulatory accuracy, SEBI compliance, and timely submission of IPO-related materials. Maintained comprehensive legal databases including Legal MIS, compliance trackers, case status reports, and document registers, ensuring accuracy and on-time updates. Actively contributed to Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) by drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalizing, and facilitating execution/renewal of commercial contracts and agreements. Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents including: Writ petitions, DAGPAs, MOAs, MOUs Lease agreements, LOIs, celebrity endorsement agreements Power Purchase Agreements, service agreements, NDAs, NOCs Commercial contracts, worksheets, and ancillary legal documents Prepared and responded to legal notices, departmental queries, and police complaints, ensuring adherence to legal protocols. Coordinated with government authorities, police, auditors, internal teams, and external counsels for compliance, documentation, and court-related matters. Supported the company’s legal strategy through risk assessment, legal research, and attending court proceedings. Ensured compliance with SEBI Regulations, Companies Act, labour laws, and other applicable statutory requirements during internal audits and IPO review processes.

Appointed via Board Resolution No. 06/2025 as primary legal counsel. Drafted MoUs, funding agreements, and project contracts ensuring compliance with trust laws and donor requirements. Advised the Board on income tax exemptions, and registration renewals. Established internal compliance frameworks for transparency and governance. Coordinated with government bodies for project approvals and statutory clearances.

• Managed legal documentation, agreements, and compliance registers for corporate operations. Drafted complaints and representations to Police Stations (PS), and prepared and filed cases before Civil Courts, Criminal Courts, and NCLT. Handled cheque bounce matters, money recovery suits, and consumer disputes, ensuring timely filing and follow-up. Coordinated with senior-most advocates and external counsels for strategy and representation in complex litigation. Represented the company in legal proceedings and advised management on litigation exposure and legal risks.

Handled client counseling, drafting of legal documents, and advised on litigation strategy. Assisted clients with police referrals, sureties, and representations, including liaising with Police Stations (PS). Dealt with civil, criminal, NDPS, High Court cases, and Lok Adalat proceedings, ensuring proper filing, documentation, and coordination with counsels. Supported dispute resolution and settlements through courts as well as Lok Adalat mechanisms.

Worked under the direct mentorship of Advocate G.M. Mohiuddin (then Standing Counsel for the Bar Council, now Additional Judge, High Court) on constitutional, civil, Family, Bar Council, and High Court matters. Learned court procedures — case listings, obtaining dates, and coordination with Section Officers, Nazareth Section and Bench Clerks. Drafted smaller legal documents and notes, while gaining exposure to writ petitions, appeals, rejoinders, briefs, and memos. Observed argument strategies, case presentation, and courtroom representation techniques in high-profile matters. Conducted basic legal research on constitutional and statutory provisions, supporting the preparation of High Court cases.