Kshitij S.

Senior Counsel | In-House Leadership | Cross-Border Tech Transactions

Role
General Counsel at Plivo
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Kshitij S.

A business-oriented and strategic legal executive with over 19 years of experience leading legal departments and managing teams within complex, global MNC environments.Proven track record broad-scope commercial and corporate legal leadership. Specialized expert in AI, data privacy, and emerging technologies. Deep expertise in navigating the \'product-legal\' lifecycle, from ideation to launch.I am a trusted advisor to C-suite, product, and engineering leaders, specializing in the practical application of global regulations to cutting-edge AI products. My strength lies in balancing high-speed innovation with robust risk mitigation, enabling the business to \'get to yes\' responsibly. Experienced in building and scaling legal functions to support and govern AI-driven business models.

Experience

  1. General Counsel

    Plivo

    Apr 2024 — Present

    Leading the legal function for a cloud communications platform, independently handling complex business structures and global compliance.• AI & Tech Legal Strategy: Formulate business plans for innovative products and services, handling the structuring of complex business models for emerging technologies.• Global Strategic Leadership: Independently handle the structuring of complex business models involving business expansion across the Americas, EU, and APAC regions.• Commercial & Product Strategy: Manage high-value commercial transactions and M&A activities.• Local Compliance & Employment Law Advisory: Oversee policy formulation, litigation, and legal compliance advisory to ensure robust corporate governance.

Education

  • Duke University School of Law

    FinTech Law & Policy

  • National Law University, Jodhpur

    Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law and Technology

    2001 — 2006

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

  • Lund University

    AI & Law

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Kshitij S. — General Counsel at Plivo in Bengaluru, KA, IN | Unifers