Legal & Compliance Lead

Karamtara is seeking a Head of Company Secretary and Legal for its headquarters based in Andheri West, Mumbai.

The applicant should have a minimum of 20+ years of experience.

Requirements :

• The candidate must have worked in a listed company and be well-versed with SEBI and other Government Compliances.
• Handling high-value IPOs for large organisations from the manufacturing industry
• Should have experience in handling Private Equity, LODR, Roadshows, followed by a Legal background, professional skills in drafting agreements, handling domestic and international arbitration
• Should be experienced with Equity Capital Market : IPO, SME-IPO, Private Equity, Merger & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance.
• Established Industry Relationships and Client Management : - Possess strong networks within industries, major PE Funds, and financial services markets, coupled with outstanding customer management skills.
• Proactive Deal Sourcing and Evaluation : Proactively identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conducting comprehensive market research and financial analysis.
• Ownership of Profit and Loss Management - Take ownership of profit and loss statement, managing revenue, expenses, and profitability targets aligned with overall business objectives and financial performance metrics.
• Leadership in Business Development : - Lead business development efforts to identify and pursue new revenue opportunities.
• Leadership in Investment Transactions - Lead investment transactions from sourcing to closing, including negotiation of deal terms, structuring investment agreements, and coordinating due diligence processes.
• Investment Thesis Development and Negotiation : - Lead the development of investment thesis, execute deals, and negotiate term sheets and investment agreements.
• Thorough Investment Opportunity Analysis and Due Diligence : - Conduct thorough analysis and due diligence on potential investment opportunities, encompassing market analysis, financials, and growth potential assessment.
• Client-Centric Advisory Services : - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing tailored advisory services to address their unique requirements
• Comprehensive Equity Raising Advisory : - Provide tailored advice to clients on various equity raising avenues such as IPOs, Rights Issues, QIPs, Buybacks, and Delistings, aligning with their business goals and risk profiles
• Comprehensive Deal Execution Oversight : - Oversee end-to-end execution of Equity Capital Market Transactions.
• End-to-End Due Diligence Responsibility : - Oversee thorough due diligence processes for IPOs, Rights Issues, Takeovers, and Buybacks.
• Effective Intermediary Liaison - Engage with various intermediaries, including Merchant Bankers, Advertising Agencies, Registrars, Brokers, and Banks.
• Issuer Company Due Diligence : - Handle comprehensive due diligence of issuer companies, covering Business, Financial, and Legal aspects.
• Client-Focused Role in ECM Transaction Execution : - Act as a primary point of contact for clients, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful ECM transaction execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : - Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, including investment banking, legal, compliance, finance, and external service providers for smooth IPO and other equity transaction executions.
• Thorough Compliance Oversight : - Ensure compliance of offer documents with relevant securities regulations, SEBI and stock exchange rules, and listing requirements throughout the equity capital market execution process.
• Effective Project Management Abilities - Demonstrate excellent project management skills, adept at handling multiple transactions and meeting stringent deadlines.
• Stakeholder Relationship Cultivation : - Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, industry experts, and co-investors, enhancing deal flow and access to high-quality investment opportunities.
• Investment Execution Oversight : - Lead all aspects of the investment process, from deal origination and due diligence to structuring and negotiation of terms, ensuring alignment with the firm's investment thesis and impact objectives.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship : - Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture within the investment team.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality services and solutions to clients, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork.
• Financial Analysis and Advisory - Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence to support clients in making informed decisions related to mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructuring, and other strategic transactions.
• Capital Market Advisory for IPO, SME-IPO, Private Equity Investments, M&A (end-to-end transaction advisory)
• Helping companies with the selection of bank syndicates, and other advisors, syndicate restructuring, negotiation of engagement terms and implementation of cost control measures.
• Supervising and coordinating IPO preparations, including due diligence, DRHP finalisation, and litigation management.
• Early company preparation for access to the capital market, including corporate governance, board composition, organisation structure, etc
• Devising an appropriate capital restructuring plan and preparing the company for due diligence.
• Setting up proper corporate governance practices required by a listed company from the perspective of the Companies Act, listing agreement / LODR Regulations applicable to the company.
• Advising and vetting of agreements / documents in Appointment of market intermediaries and other parties, including the Merchant bankers, Underwriters, Market Makers, Registrars to Issue, bankers, Legal Advisor to the Issue, etc.
• Devising a complete IPO plan and strategy, including the likely post-issue shareholding distribution pattern in consultation with merchant bankers and other intermediaries / consultants.
• Hold discussions with the management, merchant bankers, underwriters, auditors and legal and other advisors to the Issue and comply with all the requirements.
• Review draft IPO Offer Document and other important agreements, documents and resolutions necessary for listing of company shares on exchanges
• For Private Equity Investments dealing with Investment bankers / Investors on behalf of companies for raising funds, liaising with them, helping companies in preparation of Information Memorandum (IM), meeting with shareholders / PE Investors / Merchant Bankers, legal firms, etc. Negotiation and finalisation of terms of Investment of Investors, Borrowers' documents.
• Helps companies in negotiation, documentation (term sheets, SHA, SSA, etc.) for private equity investments, mergers & acquisitions, dealing with private equity funds, financial institutions, etc.
• Prepare the company for Merger, demerger, etc. and complete the entire process as per requirements.
• Advising the management of the client’s companies regarding the filing of cases, strategising the stand to be taken by them for civil, criminal and arbitration matters.
• Review, Scrutinise and finalise various proposals, agreements like Share Holders Agreement (SHA), Share Subscription Agreement (SSA), Loan Agreement, Negotiation, and finalisation of terms of Investment of Investors, Borrowers documents and other commercial contracts, etc.
• Experiences in many start-ups on general corporate matters, including fundraising and other matters
• Should be able to join on short notice.