Job Purpose
- Provide legal guidance and support for private and public fund-raising initiatives , including debt and equity transactions.
- Oversee mergers, acquisitions, divestments , and related legal matters.
- Facilitate deal execution by ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient transaction management .
Organisation Chart
Reports to Head – Corporate Legal .Key Accountabilities & Performance Indicators
Legal Guidance & Advisory
Provide legal oversight on :Equity capital market transactions (IPO, QIP, Rights Issue, OFS).Mergers & Acquisitions .Private Equity investments .Divestments by GMR Group .Exhibit sound negotiation skills , advising business teams on transaction-related legal issues .Liaise efficiently with stakeholders and legal counsels for transaction completion.Ensure efficient transaction management to meet project timelines .Review and negotiate general commercial contracts .Conduct due diligence, research assignments, and deal structuring .Provide ad hoc legal advisory support as needed.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :
Timely transaction closureCompliance with regulatory and corporate policiesNegotiation effectivenessTransaction turnaround timeExternal Interactions
Negotiation with transaction stakeholders , ensuring legal soundness of deals.Coordination with external legal counsels on fundraising transactions.Liaising with regulatory bodies for compliance matters.Internal Interactions
Engage with Finance Team , MD&A , and various cross-functional teams for special projects.Work with Sector Legal Teams to track litigation updates across the group.Provide legal insights for corporate review meetings (GCM / BCM).Financial Dimensions
Maintain turnaround time for document finalization .Contribute to the Corporate Legal team's AOP goals , ensuring optimized legal expenditures.Other Dimensions
Interact with multiple departments and provide cross-functional legal insights.Manage one direct report (AM level) .Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Law (LLB) .Graduation in Arts / Commerce (preferred but not mandatory) .Relevant Experience
7-10 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or as an in-house counsel.Expertise in equity transactions, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and demergers .Strong knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and RBI circulars .Proficient in presentation, negotiation, and communication skills .Skills Required
Capital Market, Private Equity, Fund Raising, Networking, Analytical, Focus, qip, Transaction Management, Equity, Due Diligence