Hitesh Sablok
General Counsel | Forbes Legal Power List (3x) | Legal 500 GC Powerlist 2025 | M&A • Fundraising • Strategic Transactions • Global Compliance | Ultra-Endurance Cyclist
- Role
- General Counsel & Global Head Compliance - Senior Vice President at Xceedance
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hitesh Sablok
I am a General Counsel with 18+ years of experience operating at the intersection of law, business, and strategy—primarily within high-growth, globally expanding organizations. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to build and scale legal and compliance functions from the ground up, and partner closely with founders, Boards, and leadership teams during some of the most defining phases of a company’s journey. At Xceedance, I joined when the legal function was at a nascent stage (2–3 members) and have since built a structured global legal and compliance framework supporting multi-jurisdictional operations. During this period, I have been closely involved in- Cross-border acquisitions and strategic divestitures- Debt financing transactions- Onboarding of the company’s first institutional investor My approach has consistently been to operate as a strategic business partner, aligning legal with commercial priorities while ensuring robust governance and risk management. Prior to this, I have worked with organizations such as First Solar and Eden Renewables (a JV of EDF Renewables and Total Eren), handling complex international transactions and regulatory environments. I enjoy engaging with leaders and peers on topics around legal strategy, governance, and scaling global organizations. Recognized in the Forbes Legal Power List (2021–2023) and the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: India (2025).
Experience
General Counsel & Global Head Compliance - Senior Vice President
Mar 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Appointed to build and lead the global legal and compliance function during a phase of significant organizational growth and strategic transformation.Built the legal function from a 2–3 member team into a structured global setup, supporting multi-jurisdictional operationsLed and supported multiple cross-border acquisitions and strategic divestitures, enabling inorganic growth and portfolio optimizationPlayed a key role in 2 debt financing transactions and onboarding the company’s first institutional investorPartner closely with founders, Board, and executive leadership on governance, investments, and risk strategyEstablished scalable legal and compliance frameworks, including governance structures and legal tech enablementManage global external counsel ecosystem, improving quality, turnaround, and cost efficiencyDriving legal as a strategic enabler of growth, not just a control function.Key Areas: M&A | Fundraising | Governance | Cross-Border Transactions | Compliance | Legal Function Building
Education
Manav Sthali School
12th, Commerce
1989 — 2003
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
L.L.B (H), Law
2003 — 2008
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Berkeley Executive Program in Management, Business Administration and Management
2018 — 2019
Skills
- Intellectual Property
- Leadership
- Mergers
- Business Strategy
- Contract Negotiation
- Foreign Investment
- Team Management
- Legal Assistance
- Legal Research
- Restructuring
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Business Development
- Commercials
- Corporate Law
- Legal Advice
- Due Diligence
- Joint Ventures
- Professional Mentoring
- Document Drafting
- Business Planning
- Corporate Governance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Contract Management
- Cross-Border Transactions
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