Manager - Legal

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for providing all legal guidance and support relating to private and public fundraising issues (debt and equity), mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and other corporate transactions, with a focus on enabling and successfully closing the deals. The position demands expertise in equity capital market transactions, private equity, IPOs, QIPs, rights issues, and OFS, among others.

Key Accountabilities

1. Legal Support for Transactions:

• A. Provide legal guidance and support on equity capital market transactions such as IPOs, QIPs, Rights Issues, and OFS.
• B. Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments and divestments within the GMR Group.
• C. Draft, review, and negotiate general commercial contracts to ensure alignment with transaction goals and business needs.

2. Transaction Management:

• A. Display strong negotiation skills to manage and facilitate smooth legal transactions.
• B. Ensure efficient transaction management by meeting project timelines and overseeing the closing of deals.
• C. Oversee the due diligence process to identify risks and ensure all parties comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Deal Documentation:

• A. Prepare comprehensive deal bibles to document the details and processes related to the transaction.
• B. Review and ensure the legal correctness of all documents before the final deal closure.

4. Legal Research & Advisory:

• A. Conduct research-oriented assignments to provide advice on specific legal issues related to corporate transactions.
• B. Provide ad-hoc legal advisory on various corporate matters as and when needed.

5. Stakeholder Liaison:

• A. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, MD&A, and other departments, to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• B. Interact with external transaction counsels, business partners, and other stakeholders to enable successful transaction completion.

6. Legal Updates & Knowledge Sharing:

• A. Maintain communication with sector legal teams to ensure timely updates on ongoing litigations and share knowledge across the broader legal team.
• B. Participate in legal review meetings and provide input during GCM/BCM reviews.

External Interactions:

• A. Manage negotiations with external counsels, transaction partners, financial advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth and efficient deal-making.
• B. Maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders in the fundraising and M&A processes.

Internal Interactions:

• A. Collaborate with the Finance Team, MD&A, and various teams involved in special projects to support corporate fundraising and transactions.
• B. Work closely with internal stakeholders across sectors to share knowledge and align on legal aspects of ongoing transactions.

Financial Dimensions:

• A. Ensure that transaction timelines and document completion are adhered to, enabling the closure of documents and queries within the designated time frame.
• B. Contribute to the Corporate Legal department's goal of managing expenditure within the approved Annual Operating Plan.

Other Dimensions:

• A. Provide legal review and guidance for transactions requiring litigation updates across the GMR Group.
• B. Interact with senior management and other key stakeholders to ensure effective legal management of fundraising and corporate transactions.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• Graduation in Arts/Commerce

Relevant Experience:

• 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or as an in-house counsel with experience in equity transactions, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and demergers.
• Strong understanding of Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA Regulations, and RBI Circulars/Notifications.

Competencies:

• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Influence

Skills Required
Companies Act, Transaction Management