Rakesh K.
In-House Legal Counsel | Expert in Go-to-Market Transactions, Product, Privacy & Technology Law | CIPP/E Certified
- Role
- Legal Counsel at CyberArk
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rakesh K.
Passionate about legal excellence, I bring over a decade of expertise in commercial…
Experience
Legal Counsel
Apr 2024 — Present · IN
Lead regional legal strategy for India, Japan, and ASEAN, serving as the principal legal advisor to Go-to-Market, Product & Technology, and corporate functions in high-growth, regulated APAC markets.Negotiated and closed 1–3 enterprise customer contracts monthly valued above USD 1M, incorporating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and InfoSec addendums to meet global privacy standards and safeguard business-critical assets.Managed 10+ smaller customer contracts each month and 3–7 channel partner agreements per quarter (MSP, Reseller, Distribution), accelerating partner enablement and enhancing regional sales performance.Oversaw 20–30 vendor contracts per quarter, optimizing procurement processes and securing favorable terms for technology, services, and operational support.Partnered with sales, channel managers, and GTM leaders to shorten deal cycles, resolve contractual impasses, and deliver tailored supporting documents (e.g, Letters of Authorization, OEM undertakings) to expedite revenue recognition.Led resolution of high-stakes customer escalations on SLA breaches and credit refund claims, aligning remediation with contractual commitments to protect both revenue and relationships.Ensured organizational compliance with Indian labour laws, playing a pivotal role in aligning company practices with statutory requirements on leave encashment, benefits, and workplace safety, with POSH compliance as a key program element.
Education
Somaiya Vidyavihar
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Philosophy & History
2010 — 2012
SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce SION(W)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy
2012 — 2013
Mumbai University Mumbai
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), L.L.B
2013 — 2016
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