Geetika Jayaswal
In-house Counsel
Mumbai
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
In-House Counsel – Lead, Contracts – International Brands
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited - Various Subsidiaries
07.2025 - Current
- Spearhead commercial contracts for prestigious international brands like Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker, Hackett etc. for the Collective, and around 300 plus brands for the upcoming Galeries Lafayette store.
- Lead a team of two experienced lawyers, delivering comprehensive legal support for international brands, and new retail ventures.
- Draft and review contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Negotiate terms in various business agreements, optimizing contractual provisions for better protection. Advised on legal implications of business decisions, enhancing risk management strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex legal issues and provide strategic guidance.
- Manage litigation processes, coordinating with external counsel to achieve favorable outcomes. Developed and implemented compliance training programs to mitigate legal risks.
In-House Counsel – Contracts & Consumer Dispute
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited - Various Subsidiaries
12.2015 - 06.2025
- Single point of contact for commercial contracts, compliance, and consumer disputes across multiple brands including Pantaloons and subsidiaries (Jaypore, Indivinity, House of Masaba).
- Managed and mentored a legal team to support business verticals in contract management, compliance assessments, and dispute resolution.
In-House Counsel – Leasing, Litigation, Contracts & Compliance
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited - Various Subsidiaries
09.2013 - 11.2018
- Conducted extensive legal due diligence, land title verification, and drafting of various critical legal documents.
- Directed litigation strategies, prepared legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
- Negotiated commercial agreements concerning warehousing, store projects, licensing, and creative services.
Junior Associate
SNG & Partners
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Key contributor in drafting a comprehensive Bank Manual for a nationalized bank.
- Specialized in commercial real estate transactions, loan documentation, and consortium bank documentation for project financing.
- Drafted and vetted multiple facility agreements, mortgage deeds, corporate guarantees, and working capital consortium agreements.
Education
LLB - Law
ILS Law College, Pune University
Pune01.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
Patna Women's College, Patna University
01.2007
Skills
- Commercial Contracts & Vendor Management: Expert in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diverse commercial agreements across distribution, franchise, warehousing, licensing, software services, branding, celebrity endorsements, IP assignments, and non-disclosure agreements
- Leasing & Litigation: Skilled in due diligence, drafting lease deeds, license agreements, indemnities, powers of attorney, and strategizing litigation matters
- Compliance & Consumer Laws: Conducting compliance audits at retail outlets and managing consumer litigations effectively
- Legal Advisory & SOP Formulation: Providing proactive legal opinions on business matters, including advertising, promotional campaigns, e-commerce regulations, and drafting robust SOPs to optimize operations and mitigate risks
Interests
Watching movies, Traveling
Awards & Recognitions
Deal Maker of the Year Award (Runner Up), 2022, Qualified for Development Assessment Centre, 2022, Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) Recipient, 2022 & 2024, CEO’s Award for Excellence, 2021, Young Achiever Award, 2015, Best Young Spark Award, 2014, Organizational Value Certificates Recipient
Timeline
In-House Counsel – Lead, Contracts – International Brands
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited - Various Subsidiaries
07.2025 - Current
In-House Counsel – Contracts & Consumer Dispute
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited - Various Subsidiaries
12.2015 - 06.2025
In-House Counsel – Leasing, Litigation, Contracts & Compliance
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited - Various Subsidiaries
09.2013 - 11.2018
Junior Associate
SNG & Partners
07.2011 - 08.2013
LLB - Law
ILS Law College, Pune University
Bachelor of Arts -
Patna Women's College, Patna University