Siddharth Kolhapure
About Siddharth Kolhapure
Siddharth Kolhapure is a Legal Counsel at DXC Technology Managed Legal Solutions with extensive experience in contract lifecycle management, litigation, and negotiation.
Work at UnitedLex
Siddharth Kolhapure currently serves as Legal Counsel at UnitedLex, specifically for DXC Technology Managed Legal Solutions. He has been in this role since December 2019. His responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, focusing on transaction law. His position involves extensive engagement with contract lifecycle management and legal compliance.
Education and Expertise
Siddharth Kolhapure holds a Bachelor of Law from RL Law College, Belgaum, where he studied various legal disciplines including Contract, Corporate, Tax, Labour, and International Laws from 2008 to 2011. He also completed a Professional Program in Corporate Law and Governance at the Institute of Company Secretaries of India from 2005 to 2014. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Gogte College of Commerce, Belgaum, focusing on Secretarial Practice and Business Environment from 2003 to 2008.
Background
Siddharth Kolhapure began his legal career with an internship and pre-membership apprenticeship under Shri Sunil R. Deshpande, a Company Secretary in Practice, from 2007 to 2013. He practiced as a High Court Advocate in Belgaum and Dharwad for two years before transitioning to various legal roles in corporate settings. His professional journey includes positions at EY, Actiance, Inc., and Aequs Private Limited.
Professional Experience
Siddharth Kolhapure has accumulated extensive experience in the legal field, having worked in several capacities. He served as Manager Contracts Counsel at Actiance, Inc. for one year and held the position of Assistant Manager Legal at both Aequs Private Limited and Sumati Legal Services Private Limited. His role at EY involved Risk Management, Legal & Compliance, where he worked for one year in the Bengaluru Area.
Legal Practice and Specialization
Siddharth Kolhapure specializes in contract lifecycle management, litigation, and negotiation. His legal practice has been marked by a focus on transaction law, particularly in drafting and negotiating contracts. His diverse experience across various legal sectors has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of legal compliance and risk management.