Job Details

Senior Associate/ Principal Associate
•Independently prepare first drafts of documentation such as share purchase agreements, share subscription agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, business transfer agreements, and other similar transaction documents
•Carry out due diligences with minimal partner supervision
•Lead and manage corporate transactions, including investments (cross border and domestic), private equity transactions, venture capital transactions, joint ventures, and other business combinations
•Lead the corporate team and carry out due diligences with minimal partner supervision
•Provide strategic legal advice on general corporate matters including relevant sectoral laws and applicable regulations
•Drafting general corporate and commercial contracts including but not limited to Service
•Agreements, NDAs, MSAs, software license agreements, supply agreements, etc.
•Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transaction processes
•Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to provide proactive and informed advice to clients
•Mentor and supervise associates, ensuring high-quality legal work and professional development
•Should have a strong work ethic and maintain strict adherence to internal and external timelines

Job Location - Mumbai (Nariman Point)

CTC - Will depend on the qualification, years of relevant experience and interview. It can be higher or lower depending on the candidate

Desired Qualification: LLB or LLM or both from a premier law school in India or abroad (qualified to work in India)

Years of experience - 3-7 years of demonstrated success across M&A, PE/VC transactions with a nationally recognised law firm

Candidate should possess below skills-
•Solution – oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions independently with minimal to no partner supervision
•Drive for technical superiority by staying abreast of developments in the law and be the go-to subject matter expert
•Solid understanding on wide range of complex laws within the Corporate and M&A practice area and to build on this knowledge
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
•Strong judgment and ability to make well-reasoned independent decisions
•Advanced understanding of strategic market collaborations and how the firm can leverage themselves into building and fostering healthy client relationships
•Strong interpersonal skills, including pleasant nature and ability to influence others.
•High degree of attention to detail