From Lawyer to GC: Shalini Saxena on Strategy, Leadership & Law | The General Counsel Series

Welcome to Episode 6 of The General Counsel Series, brought to you by The Daily Lawyer in proud collaboration with Zoho Sign - India’s trusted digital signature solution for the world.

In this candid and deeply insightful conversation, Shalini Saxena, General Counsel & Head of Legal at Pine Labs, shares her journey from law school to leading the legal function at one of India’s most prominent fintech companies.

 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The mindset shift from legal advisor to strategic business partner
  
  
  
  


• How GCs can influence company direction and drive business growth
  
  
  
  


• Building trust with leadership through clarity, foresight, and execution
  
  
  
  


• Balancing preventive legal thinking with practical problem-solving
  
  
  
  


• Lessons from leading legal teams in dynamic, fast-paced industries
  
  
  
  

Whether you’re a law student, an aspiring GC, or a business leader, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on navigating the evolving role of General Counsel in India’s corporate world.

Watch the full conversation now and gain practical wisdom from Shalini’s career at the intersection of law, leadership, and business strategy.

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