Kshitij Raj

Legal Manager @SMC Group

Delhi, IN

In my role at SMC Group, I am responsible for: • Drafting & Reviewing Agreements – Prepared loan, vendor, service, and MoU contracts with clauses tailored to safeguard company interests and prevent disputes. • Cheque Dishonour Cases – Managed Section 138 NI Act matters, including statutory notices, case documentation, and litigation coordination. • Arbitration Support – Assisted in drafting pleadings, compiling evidence, and ensuring procedural compliance for institutional and ad-hoc arbitration. • Legal Recovery – Conducted asset tracing, initiated enforcement actions, and negotiated settlements to achieve swift recoveries. • Government Liaison – Coordinated with regulatory and statutory bodies for approvals, compliance, and procedural requirements. • Arrest Procedures – Executed court-mandated arrest processes in compliance with criminal procedural laws. • Investigations – Traced absconders through legal and analytical methods, working with enforcement authorities to secure compliance. • Risk Management – Advised internal teams on preventive legal strategies to minimise exposure and ensure operational alignment with laws. • Cross-Department Collaboration – Partnered with finance, compliance, and operations to deliver business-aligned legal solutions.Key Strengths & Competencies: • Corporate & Commercial Contracting • Recovery & Enforcement Strategy • Procedural Law Expertise (Civil & Criminal) • Regulatory Compliance & Liaison • Investigation & Case Management • Risk Mitigation & Dispute PreventionImpact: • Reduced dispute occurrence through preventive contract drafting. • Improved recovery timelines via strategic enforcement. • Strengthened compliance posture through proactive government liaison.I approach each matter with integrity, diligence, and strategic foresight, ensuring legal actions protect the organisation’s interests while enabling long-term growth.

Uttaranchal University

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