Principal Associate / Senior Associate

Job Title :

Experience Required :

• Principal Associate : Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Senior Associate : Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)

About the Firm :

We are a reputed law firm with a robust corporate practice. Our team advises a diverse clientele including high-growth startups, established conglomerates, private equity firms, venture capital investors, and strategic acquirers. We are looking to onboard growth driven legal professionals who are passionate, well versed and have experience in working on M&A, private equity, venture capital, and general corporate advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities :

For Both Roles :

Manage domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and private equity / venture capital transactions.

Conduct and supervise legal due diligence, risk assessment, and mitigation planning.

Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including :

Shareholders' Agreements

Advise clients on general corporate matters including :

FEMA regulations (including FDI and ODI)

Sector / industry specific laws and regulations

Assist in deal structuring and provide regulatory advice.

Liaise with regulators, consultants, and other stakeholders for transaction execution.

Handle post-transaction closing, advisory, filings, and compliance management.

Additional for Principal Associate :

Independently manage (including negotiating) transactions with minimal supervision.

Mentor junior team members.

Assist partners with client strategy, business development, and knowledge initiatives.

Serve as a point of contact for key clients on complex matters.

Desired Skill Set :

Strong academic background with an LL.B. from a recognized law school.

Prior experience with reputed law firms..

Sound understanding of Indian corporate, FDI, and securities laws.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet tight deadlines.

Excellent client-handling and communication skills.

Self-starter with strong ownership and team collaboration mindset.

What We Offer :

Opportunity to work on high-value, complex transactions.

Collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.