Harshad Thakkar

About Harshad Thakkar

I am an experienced legal professional with a strong background in Non-Litigation and Paralegal domain. In my career span of 14 years, I have specialised in Contract Management, Risk Management and Legal Operations.I am a seasoned professional with a proven track record in legal service delivery. With a focus on optimizing processes, enhancing client satisfaction, and driving efficiency, I have successfully led legal service team to deliver high-quality and timely legal support to Global Legal Team and business stakeholders.My role as service delivery lead includes overseeing a range of functions to ensure seamless operations and exceptional client service. As a Service Delivery Lead, I have spearheaded initiatives to streamline workflows, improve service quality, and drive cost-effective solutions for the function. Key Responsibilities and Achievements- Orchestrating the delivery of legal services, including but not limited to contract review, compliance support, and contract life cycle management- Developing and implementing service delivery strategies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction- Collaborating with legal teams to identify process improvements, optimize resources, and meet service level agreements- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track service quality, productivity, and client feedback- Conducting regular training sessions to upskill team members and align them with best practices in legal service delivery- Successfully managing complex legal projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client requirements- Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance service offerings and exceed expectations.Worked on various kinds of agreements including MSA, Software License Agreements, SAAS, Pharmacovigilance Agreements, Quality Assurance Agreements, Event Contracts, HCP Consultants Agreements etc. Contract Risk evaluation and all in house activities including repository management, team management, front office co-ordination and related activities. I have the ability to recognise and understand key components of a contract as well as related contract languages and determining gaps and opportunities for optimization.Expertise in reviewing regulatory requests received from Health Canada concerning review of Adverse Reaction Reports and Product Submissions under Access to Information Act and FIPPA.

Experience

1. Legal Manager

   Apotex India

   Oct 2025 — Present · Maharashtra, IN

Education

• Rizvi Law College

  Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Skills

• Legal Contract Review
• Microsoft Office
• Legal Research
• Document Review
• Contract Management
• Due Diligence
• Corporate Law
• Legal Writing
• Legal Documents
• Document Drafting
• Legal Assistance
• Contract Abstraction