Rahul Samant

About Rahul Samant

Greetings,Certified as an Independent Director by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, through KPMG India\'s prestigious program. This milestone builds on my 23+ years of legal experience and reflects my deep commitment to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical leadership at the board level.In my current role as Deputy General Manager, Legal at McDonald\'s, I manage a comprehensive legal portfolio encompassing commercial leasing and contracts, FSSAI compliance and litigation, civil litigation, consumer complaints, regulatory compliance, legal marketing compliance, advertising law, and data privacy & compliance. Additionally, to enhance departmental efficiency and streamline work standards, I spearheaded the implementation of a contract management tool, playing a key role in its development and execution.My tenure as a senior legal professional with leading brands in various industries has contributed to a comprehensive and diverse legal background. My experience in fostering strong team dynamics and making impactful decisions has proven invaluable. My background includes team handling & decision making has honed my ability to analyze complex situations, contribute to collaborative environments, and provide objective insights.I\'m looking forward to applying this knowledge in board-level roles and contributing meaningfully to ethical leadership and long-term value creation.Regards,

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager Legal

   McDonald's

   Jul 2024 — Present · Maharashtra, IN

   Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd, the Master Franchisee of McDonald\'s USA, operates in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry across southern and western India under the McDonald\'s brand.I am responsible for:1. Legal Portfolio Management- Managing a comprehensive legal portfolio, including commercial leasing and contracts- Overseeing FSSAI compliance and litigation- Handling civil litigation and consumer complaints- Ensuring regulatory compliance across all business operations- Maintaining legal marketing compliance and adherence to advertising law- Managing data privacy and compliance matters.2. Departmental Efficiency & Technology1. Spearheading the implementation of a contract management tool to enhance departmental efficiency.2. Playing a key role in the development and execution of the contract management tool.3. Streamlining work standards through technological advancements.

Education

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  Diploma , Vipassana and Budhist Study

• University of Mumbai

  Master of Laws - LLM, Law

  2005 — 2007

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  Advance Diploma, Vipassana and Buddhist Study

• Asian School of Cyber Laws

  Diploma in Cyber Law , Cyber Law

• Dr. Bedekar Vidya Mandir, Thane

  SSC

  1983 — 2004

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Joint Ventures
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial Real Estate
• Real Estate
• Courts
• Corporate Law
• Contract Law
• Vetting
• Fraud
• Corporate Governance
• Civil
• Dispute
• Intellectual Property
• International Law
• Legal Assistance
• Criminal Law
• Legal Advice
• Powers of Attorney
• International Arbitration
• Licensing
• Legal Issues
• Employment Law
• Property Law
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Research
• Document Drafting
• Banking Law
• Consumer Law
• Deeds
• Competition Law
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Conveyancing
• Dispute Resolution
• Family Law