Lovely Singh

Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton • Tiempo completo

Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos

In my current role at Grant Thornton, I am engaged in global compliance advisory, with a primary focus on supporting Airtel’s operations across multiple African jurisdictions. I work closely with internal global teams and client stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable local laws, regulatory requirements, and group governance frameworks across diverse regulatory environments. My responsibilities involve advising on cross‑border compliance obligations, assessing regulatory risks, and supporting compliance implementation for operations spread across multiple countries. The role requires careful coordination across jurisdictions, alignment with global standards, and a clear understanding of region‑specific legal and regulatory nuances. I provide structured legal and compliance support on governance frameworks, regulatory reporting obligations, internal controls, and operational compliance matters, ensuring consistency with Airtel’s global compliance strategy while addressing local regulatory expectations. Key Achievements: 1. Supporting global compliance advisory for Airtel’s Africa operations across multiple jurisdictions 2. Advising on cross‑border regulatory and compliance frameworks in diverse African markets 3. Assisting in the development and implementation of compliance controls aligned with global governance standards 4. Identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks arising from multi‑jurisdictional operations 5. Working closely with business and compliance teams to ensure adherence to local laws and group policies 6. Delivering clear, structured, and jurisdiction‑specific compliance guidance within tight timelines

Manager

Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company Limited • Tiempo completo

Jul 2022 - Dec 2025 • 3 yrs 5 mos

In my role within the Legal department at Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, I was responsible for managing the organisation’s commercial contracting requirements and providing ongoing legal advisory support across business functions. I independently handled the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and post‑execution advisory. During this tenure, I successfully drafted, negotiated, and executed over 600 commercial contracts, supporting multiple lines of business in a highly regulated insurance environment. My responsibilities included structuring commercially sound agreements while ensuring alignment with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements. In addition to commercial contracting, I was actively involved in data protection and privacy advisory, including work relating to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA). I advised business and functional teams on data handling obligations, contractual safeguards, consent frameworks, and privacy‑related risk mitigation, particularly in vendor and service provider arrangements. I also handled complex and specialized agreements, including Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) Agreements, requiring careful assessment of legal, regulatory, and commercial risks. Key Achievements: 1. Independently executed 600+ commercial contracts across business verticals 2. Drafted and negotiated complex agreements, including AIF Agreements 3. Advised on DPDPA compliance, including data protection clauses, vendor obligations, and risk mitigation measures 4. Provided continuous legal support to business, operations, and compliance teams 5. Ensured contractual compliance with insurance, corporate, and data protection regulations 6. Improved contract turnaround efficiency while maintaining legal and regulatory rigor

Assistant Manager

Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited • Tiempo completo

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 • 6 mos

At Tata AIG, I transitioned into a contracts‑focused role, advising business teams on commercial arrangements. I handled drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of various commercial agreements while ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations. Key Achievements: 1. Independently handled end‑to‑end contract documentation 2. Advised stakeholders on contractual risk and compliance implications 3. Supported business transactions in a regulated insurance environment