Archika Agarwal

Results-driven professional with 5 years of corporate law experience and a background in corporate strategy at a startup. Skilled in meticulous analysis and delivering impactful business solutions, with proven leadership in contract management and strategic development.

Work Experience

Pre-MBA Intern – Founder’s Office, Corporate Strategy | PetPooja | Ahmedabad

  • Started a new stream of revenue by discontinuing our latest product ‘Marketing Hub’ as a ‘product’ and reorganizing it as a ‘service’ through a market need assessment and restaurant-owner behavioral analysis
  • Ensured a strong product-market fit by analyzing the implicit needs of restaurateurs through direct interviews for over 300 restaurateurs and staff.
  • Revitalized a dying product and generated a revenue of over INR 50 crore: introduced premium features, videographics, reels, influencer marketing etc., providing end-to-end marketing solutions to restaurants
  • Conducted a feasibility analysis to understand the viability of Marketing Hub as a platform between social media influencers & restaurant owners. 
  • Interviewed 100+ social media influencers across 5 major cities to gauge their interest in such a platform

 

Senior Associate, Law | R&D Law Chambers | Ahmedabad

  • Negotiated agreements between client companies, responsible for the complete contract lifecycle management from contract planning to handover
  • Assisted arbitration and mediated effective dialogues leading to out-of-court settlements to the tune of INR 15 crores.
  • Led a team of 3 members for aspects of litigation such as documentation management, research, client communication, and court pleadings 
  • Independently led resolution of disputes related to siphoning of funds, and oppression and mismanagement to the tune of 5 Crores
  • Managed the entire spectrum of stakeholders and client management in a legal firm such as rendering legal advice, preparing briefs, and drafting notices, replies, submissions and arguments.
  • Curated, drafted and vetted critical legal documentation such as JV Agreement and Partnership Deeds

 

Junior Associate,Law | R&D Law Chambers | Ahmedabad 

  • Proposed a newer business model and drafted agreements for vehicle leasing and agreements with charging stations resulting in BluSmart expanding its fleet to over 7000 EVs
  • Aided the legal process and carried out case research, drafted legal notices, replies, submissions, arguments, etc
  • Socialized knowledge of critical legal arguments that inform decisions in the area of choice of law, liquidated damages and nature of receipts under settlement agreement
  • Researched on topics like Managerial Remuneration, Sweat Equity, Non-compete clause for case submissions
Accomplishments
  • Batch Topper - ISC Topper (Science) in class 12th 
  • Fast track promotion - Promoted early to a Senior Associate for Exceptional Performance in the area of contracts
  • Exemplary Performance - Completed CS Executive exams in the first attempt while also pursuing my 5-year law course

 

Education

C.S.(Company Secretary),ICSI

BBA LLB(Hons.), Institute of Law, Nirma University

Certificates
  • Introduction to Banking, Corporate Finance Institute
  • AI For Everyone, DeepLearning.AI
  • Cloud Computing, IBM
  • Agile Development and Scrum, IBM
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Member, Cultural Committee at IIMA PGPX
  • Highly Commended, Annual Hindi Play, Sherwood College
  • Highly Commended, English Speech Trophy, Sherwood College
  • Highly Commended, English Debates, Sherwood College
  • First Position, Table Tennis Sr. Girls (Doubles), Sherwood College

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 5.5 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Corporate Strategy, Pet Pooja 

    Senior Associate, R&D Law Chambers

  • Function : Strategy
  • Industry/Sector: Consulting
    Legal
Work Experience

Pre-MBA Intern – Founder’s Office, Corporate Strategy | PetPooja | Ahmedabad

  • Started a new stream of revenue by discontinuing our latest product ‘Marketing Hub’ as a ‘product’ and reorganizing it as a ‘service’ through a market need assessment and restaurant-owner behavioral analysis
  • Ensured a strong product-market fit by analyzing the implicit needs of restaurateurs through direct interviews for over 300 restaurateurs and staff.
  • Revitalized a dying product and generated a revenue of over INR 50 crore: introduced premium features, videographics, reels, influencer marketing etc., providing end-to-end marketing solutions to restaurants
  • Conducted a feasibility analysis to understand the viability of Marketing Hub as a platform between social media influencers & restaurant owners. 
  • Interviewed 100+ social media influencers across 5 major cities to gauge their interest in such a platform

 

Senior Associate, Law | R&D Law Chambers | Ahmedabad

  • Negotiated agreements between client companies, responsible for the complete contract lifecycle management from contract planning to handover
  • Assisted arbitration and mediated effective dialogues leading to out-of-court settlements to the tune of INR 15 crores.
  • Led a team of 3 members for aspects of litigation such as documentation management, research, client communication, and court pleadings 
  • Independently led resolution of disputes related to siphoning of funds, and oppression and mismanagement to the tune of 5 Crores
  • Managed the entire spectrum of stakeholders and client management in a legal firm such as rendering legal advice, preparing briefs, and drafting notices, replies, submissions and arguments.
  • Curated, drafted and vetted critical legal documentation such as JV Agreement and Partnership Deeds

 

Junior Associate,Law | R&D Law Chambers | Ahmedabad 

  • Proposed a newer business model and drafted agreements for vehicle leasing and agreements with charging stations resulting in BluSmart expanding its fleet to over 7000 EVs
  • Aided the legal process and carried out case research, drafted legal notices, replies, submissions, arguments, etc
  • Socialized knowledge of critical legal arguments that inform decisions in the area of choice of law, liquidated damages and nature of receipts under settlement agreement
  • Researched on topics like Managerial Remuneration, Sweat Equity, Non-compete clause for case submissions
Accomplishments
  • Batch Topper - ISC Topper (Science) in class 12th 
  • Fast track promotion - Promoted early to a Senior Associate for Exceptional Performance in the area of contracts
  • Exemplary Performance - Completed CS Executive exams in the first attempt while also pursuing my 5-year law course

 

Education

C.S.(Company Secretary),ICSI

BBA LLB(Hons.), Institute of Law, Nirma University

Certificates
  • Introduction to Banking, Corporate Finance Institute
  • AI For Everyone, DeepLearning.AI
  • Cloud Computing, IBM
  • Agile Development and Scrum, IBM
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Member, Cultural Committee at IIMA PGPX
  • Highly Commended, Annual Hindi Play, Sherwood College
  • Highly Commended, English Speech Trophy, Sherwood College
  • Highly Commended, English Debates, Sherwood College
  • First Position, Table Tennis Sr. Girls (Doubles), Sherwood College