Arya Gupta

Legal Professional | Data Privacy & Corporate Law Specialist

About

Highly motivated penultimate-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student with 2+ years of diverse legal experience in litigation support, corporate law, and data privacy. Proven ability to conduct in-depth legal research, draft complex legal documents, and analyze statutory frameworks, contributing to favorable outcomes and regulatory compliance. Eager to leverage strong analytical, writing, and cross-functional collaboration skills to excel in a dynamic legal environment.

Work Experience

Startup Advisor and Legal Associate Intern

Varidus

Jun 2025 - Present

Supported startup growth and legal compliance by developing privacy documentation and drafting key agreements, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic partnerships.

  • Conducted detailed PDPA compliance research and supported the development of internal privacy documentation, aligning company practices with evolving data protection norms and mitigating compliance risks.
  • Drafted 15+ two-way referral agreements and other critical legal documents, ensuring robust contractual frameworks for diverse business operations.
  • Supported the Partner Project through comprehensive agreement analysis, identifying 5+ potential collaborators across sectors and streamlining partnership development.
  • Compiled strategic insights from 10+ investor meetings and pitch decks, directly supporting the shortlisting of high-potential startups for legal partnerships and growth acceleration.

Legal Intern

Law Office of Advocate Amitabha Gupta, M.P. High Court

Dec 2022 - Present

Conducted extensive legal research and drafted critical petitions, contributing to favorable outcomes in civil liberties and public policy cases.

  • Conducted extensive case law and statutory research to support various litigation efforts and legal advisory.
  • Drafted critical bail applications and public interest litigations, contributing to favorable interim reliefs in 5+ cases related to civil liberties and public policy.
  • Conducted research and analysis on current human rights issues, culminating in the drafting of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
  • Analyzed complex facts and case law to determine optimal defense strategies for clients.
  • Reviewed and summarized 30+ legal documents, enhancing attorney efficiency in case preparation and strategic planning.

Legal Intern

Agiss Research Institute

May 2025 - Jun 2025

Conducted in-depth legal research and drafted critical documents, contributing to regulatory enforcement and scholarly discourse on legal topics.

  • Authored and published a peer-reviewed article, 'The Rarest of Rare Doctrine: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Prospects,' significantly contributing to scholarly discourse on capital-punishment jurisprudence in India.
  • Drafted a statutory demand notice for HDFC Bank to recover defaulted dues and prepared a criminal complaint under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, facilitating legal action for cheque dishonour.
  • Compiled a comprehensive 20-page research report on the RTI Act, 2005's role in strengthening State PSC recruitment processes, detailing PIO roles, compliance timelines, and relevant authorities.
  • Produced a detailed comparative analysis of India's DPDP Act, 2023 versus the EU GDPR and California CCPA, identifying key regulatory distinctions and compliance requirements.
  • Drafted and issued 5+ legal notices under the DPDP Act, holding universities accountable for unlawful data processing post-CUET PG 2025, contributing to regulatory enforcement and student data protection.

Legal Assistant

Genx Legal Services India LLP

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025

Provided comprehensive legal support in real estate, corporate, and litigation matters, ensuring compliance and facilitating complex transactions.

  • Conducted comprehensive property title due diligence for 10+ real estate transactions, analyzing records including deeds, liens, and mortgages to verify legal ownership and identify title defects.
  • Performed chain-of-title research across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring clean title verification and mitigating risk in high-value real estate transactions.
  • Drafted a biometric data collection and usage agreement, ensuring full compliance with applicable data protection laws and establishing secure data handling protocols.
  • Prepared a multi-party shareholders' agreement incorporating complex layered rights (e.g., drag-along, tag-along), safeguarding stakeholder interests.
  • Summarized 20+ litigation case files into concise briefs, enabling senior counsel to rapidly assess procedural posture and legal strategy, improving case preparation efficiency by 20%.

Legal Intern

K.S. Elite Attorneys

Oct 2024 - Oct 2024

Supported litigation efforts by drafting legal documents and conducting in-depth research to strengthen case arguments and facilitate timely resolutions.

  • Drafted 10+ civil suits, legal notices, and miscellaneous applications, contributing to the successful filing and timely resolution of litigation matters.
  • Prepared concise legal research reports, synthesizing key case law findings to inform legal strategies and support senior attorneys.
  • Researched and analyzed judgments across civil, criminal, service, and NI Act, directly supporting the preparation of legal opinions and court motions.
  • Conducted in-depth legal research on criminal statutes, case law, and scholarly articles, enhancing the strength of defense arguments in criminal proceedings.

Education

Law

Department of Law, Rani Durgavati University

Grade A

Jun 2021 - Jun 2026

Courses

  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Procedure
  • Corporate Law
  • Data Privacy Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Statutory Interpretation

Volunteer

Volunteer

Hamari Pahchan

Sep 2024 - Sep 2024

Led fundraising, legal content creation, and pro bono network building to support community empowerment and advocacy.

  • Led a fundraising campaign for Eradicating Malnutrition, increasing community outreach by 20% and boosting donor engagement.
  • Researched relevant laws and public policies, providing critical insights that supported advocacy efforts and community awareness initiatives.
  • Created educational legal content for pamphlets, presentations, and social media, enhancing public engagement and legal literacy for 1,000+ individuals.
  • Built a network of 10+ pro bono lawyers, significantly expanding the NGO's capacity for legal aid initiatives.
  • Designed and conducted a virtual legal literacy workshop, empowering 50+ individuals from underrepresented communities with essential legal knowledge.

Certificates

Email Marketing Certification

Hubspot

Jun 2025

Two Credit Certificate Course on Business Laws and Practice 6.0

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab

May 2025

Advanced Certificate Course on Mergers & Acquisitions

Dharamshastra National Law University, Jabalpur

May 2025

Certificate Course on Start-Up Laws

Dharamshastra National Law University, Jabalpur

May 2025

Two Credit Certificate Course on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law in India

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab

Mar 2025

Advance Course on Securities Laws

Dharamshastra National Law University, Jabalpur

Mar 2025

Single Credit Cum Certificate Course on Corporate Litigation Grade

Dharamshastra National Law University, Jabalpur

Jan 2025

Corporate Finance Fundamentals

Corporate Finance Institute

Aug 2024

RTI Training Workshop

Maharashtra National Law University

Apr 2024

Patent Cooperation Treaty Course

World Intellectual Property Organization- WIPO

Apr 2024

Publications

Navigating the Frontier: AI, Data Privacy and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Jus Corpus Law Journal

An article analyzing the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, data privacy, and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, contributing to discourse on emerging legal challenges.

Who Polices The Platforms? Regulating Financial Frauds Through App Marketplaces In India

Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

A publication exploring the regulatory landscape for financial frauds occurring via app marketplaces in India, offering insights into consumer protection and platform accountability.

Skills

Legal Research & Analysis

  • Statutory Analysis
  • Case Law Analysis
  • Regulatory Analysis
  • Policy Analysis
  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Compliance Research
  • Comparative Legal Analysis
  • Judgment Analysis

Legal Drafting

  • Contract Drafting
  • Legal Documentation
  • Report Writing
  • Brief Writing
  • Agreement Drafting
  • Legal Notice Drafting
  • Criminal Complaint Drafting
  • Public Interest Litigations (PILs)
  • Civil Suits

Legal Domains

  • Data Privacy (PDPA, GDPR, CCPA)
  • Information & Technology Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Jurisprudence
  • Insolvency Law
  • Business Law
  • Securities Law
  • Startup Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Admiralty Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Payment & Settlement Systems Act
  • Negotiable Instruments Act
  • RTI Act

Cross-functional & Project Management

  • Cross-functional Legal Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Problem-Solving
  • Risk Mitigation

Communication & Content

  • Legal Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Content Creation
  • Presentation Development
  • Investor Relations
  • Legal Documentation & Reporting