Rakshya Singh
Advocate, Nepal Bar Council
License No. 18434 (since March 2021)
A detail-oriented lawyer with 5+ years of experience focusing on corporate, labor, and regulatory laws. Proven expertise in providing strategic legal advice to businesses, drafting, and reviewing a wide range of legal documents.
Who I Am
About Me
A detail-oriented lawyer with 5+ years of experience focusing on corporate, labor, and regulatory laws. Proven expertise in providing strategic legal advice to businesses, drafting, and reviewing a wide range of legal documents. Strong track record in ensuring organizational compliance with company laws, industry laws, labor laws, and sector-specific regulations. An ordinary member at the Nepal Council of Arbitration (NEPCA) since October 2024.
Nepal Bar Council — Advocate (License No. 18434)
Nepal Council of Arbitration (NEPCA) — Ordinary Member since October 2024
Expertise
Areas of Practice
Corporate
Advisory
Litigation
Drafting
Language
Soft Skills
Advocacy
Policy
Career
Work Experience
Legal and Compliance Officer
Full-Time- Draft and submit amendments to the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) Regulation to the Regulatory Authority.
- Review and update internal policies, including HR, Code of Conducts, and Risk Management frameworks.
- Ensure AML compliance through timely quarterly and biannual reporting.
- Draft and review contracts, MOUs, and legal correspondences.
- Effective communication with international teams, consultants, and internal departments.
- Review PEVC fund structuring documents (Fund Constitution, Offer Document, and Investment Agreement) for regulatory approval.
- Perform Company Secretary duties, including drafting Board minutes, managing AGM/EGM, and preparing the Annual Report.
- Maintain corporate structuring and ensure compliance with prevailing laws and regulations.
Lecturer Faculty
Part-TimeFaculty on Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Part-TimeCompany Secretary
Full-Time- Advised the Board on corporate governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory obligations.
- Ensured the compliance with applicable laws through timely filings and maintenance of statutory records.
- Organized and managed Board Meetings, AGM, and EGM in accordance with legal and procedural requirements.
- Drafted and maintained minutes and official resolutions of Board and shareholder meetings.
- Monitored and ensured implementation of Board and Shareholder decisions.
- Acted as the key liaison between the Board, Management, Shareholders, and Regulatory Authorities.
- Circulated meeting notices, agendas, and relevant documentation in a timely and confidential manner.
- Maintained corporate records and safeguarded official company documentation.
Legal Officer
Full-Time- Led merger and acquisition.
- Provided legal advice on corporate, labor, and regulatory matters.
- Proposed Amendment to the Federal Government to amend sector-based Directives.
- Formulated Policy against Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (first policy in 12 years).
- Drafted, reviewed, and managed contracts, MOUs, and legal correspondences.
- Ensured compliance with labor law, company law, and industry-specific laws and regulations.
- Provided opinions on complaints and grievances.
- Updated team with changes in relevant legislation.
- Ensured internal departments coordination on legal and compliance-related issues.
Associate Programme Support Officer
Full-Time- Reviewed policies and reports on GBV; lobbied with the federal government for policy formulation (proposed amendment on laws against acid and burn survivors).
- Designed and implemented initiatives on informal economy, gig economy, and labor relations, focusing on women's labor rights.
- Led project cycles for Global Volunteers (4 groups in a year) on contemporary issues including climate justice, women's rights, purple economy, social protection, and gig economy; negotiated with the donor for the increment of the budget per day from $38 to $55.
- Facilitated sessions on human rights, cyber harassment, and humanitarian initiatives including 'Grand Bargain and National Reference Groups'.
- Provided thematic and administrative support for events on feminist leadership and climate justice campaigns.
- Ensured organizational representation at forums, participated in priority events, and supported information management and communication.
- Drafted and reviewed MOUs and agreements; translated English documents into Nepali and vice versa.
Project Officer
Full-Time- Led the 'Feminist Entrepreneurship' project 'SIWA'.
- Drafted and reviewed organizational policies and partnership agreements.
- Conducted legal workshops; built partnerships with feminist organizations and local governments.
- Developed joint projects with municipalities and prepared specific reports.
- Maintained legal and administrative project requirements.
Legal Analyst
Full-Time- Led Public Interest Litigation (PIL) at the Supreme Court for e-commerce operations during COVID-19.
- Conducted a 15-day human rights awareness campaign on social media targeting International Human Rights Day.
- Guided business incorporation, structuring, and compliances.
- Provided legal opinions, contract drafting, and pro bono advising via an online portal.
- Organized training sessions on arbitration and bar examination preparation.
- Reviewed content for legal literacy on social media.
Associate-Trainee
Full-Time- Supported corporate law practice, compliance updates, and legal research.
- Drafted and reviewed agreements, resolved conflicts, and negotiated agreements.
Legal Intern
Part-Time- Prepared correspondence for government attorneys and attended court proceedings.
Legal Intern
Part-Time- Conducted research on corporate legal opinions and hydropower projects.
- Assisted with legal translation, drafting, due diligence, and correspondence.
Academic Background
Education
LL.M in Human Rights and Gender Justice
Kathmandu School of Law
Suryabinayak-4, Bhaktapur, Nepal
“An analysis of women's property rights after the promulgation of the National Civil Code, 2074”
B.A.LL.B in Business Law
Kathmandu School of Law
Suryabinayak-4, Bhaktapur, Nepal
“Plant Variety Protection vis-à-vis Farmer's Rights in context of Nepal”
Higher Secondary, Biology
Premier College
New Banesor, Kathmandu, Nepal
S.L.C, Mathematics and Accountancy
Merryland Public Higher Secondary School
Tinkune, Kathmandu, Nepal
Highlights
Achievements
Decision by the Supreme Court of Nepal on PIL filed on e-commerce operations during COVID-19.
Decent academic performance in LL.M (74.75%).
Secured 32nd position in Nepal Bar Examination, competing against over 2K attendees.
Editorial on 'Digital Security'.
Continued Learning
Certifications & Events
25 February 2025
Participated in 'Women in Data Conference'
Women in Data Steering Committee supported by UK International Development, The Asia Foundation, and Data for Development in Nepal
11 January to 15 January 2024
Participated in 'Contract Management and Dispute Settlement in Arbitration'
Nepal Council of Arbitration (NEPCA) and Special Court Bar Association (SCBA)
9 September 2023
Taken Online Course on 'Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse and Safeguarding'
ActionAid Sharepoint
5 September 2023
Taken Online Course on 'Human Rights Based Approach'
ActionAid Sharepoint
18 October to 19 October 2022
Participated in 'Negotiation Workshop'
Commercial Law Development Program under Department of State, USA in collaboration with Nepal Bar Association
6 to 7 September 2022
Participated in 'Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Innovation Roundtable: Connecting the Dots for All'
YUWA
23 April 2022
Speaker on workshop on 'Cyber Harassment'
Rotaract Club of Balaju, Rotaract Club of Gyaneshwor, CIST and Rotaract Club of Rudramati Babarmahal, Kathmandu
5 March 2021
Speaker on 'Medio-Legal' session
Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Medical College, Duwakot, Bhaktapur
Rota year 2018-2019
Trainer on 'Legal Awareness Campaign'
Rotaract club of Phulbari in collaboration with Rotaract club of Rudramati Babarmahal and Rotaract club of Manohora
8 January 2018 to 28 January 2018
Organizer — 21 days residential school 'Legal Literacy and Advocacy service to Community'
9 April 2017 to 13 April 2017
Organizer — 'Five days Symposium on Legal Professionalism'
15 March 2017 to 24 March 2017
Participated in 'Community Mobile Legal Clinic' (Grade 'A')
Kathmandu School of Law, Suryabinayak-4, Bhaktapur
2015
Researcher at 'Madhav Acharya Moot Court'
Kathmandu School of Law, Suryabinayak-4, Bhaktapur
25 November 2014 to 10 December 2014
Participated in '16 Days Campaign for Elimination of Gender Based Violence'
Kathmandu School of Law
Thought Leadership
Published Editorials
Get In Touch
Contact
For legal consultations, corporate matters, human rights advocacy, or any legal inquiries, feel free to reach out. I typically respond within 24 hours.