Transaction Legal Support - Responsible for the legal workstream for M&A, JV, and strategic investment transactions from inception to closure.
Draft, review, and negotiate definitive agreements including SPAs, shareholders' agreements, term sheets, NDAs, etc.
Liaise with internal teams, external legal counsels, and counterparties on structuring and risk mitigation.
Due Diligence :
Oversee legal due diligence processes across target companies and assets.
Identify key legal risks and provide strategic recommendations to the deal team.
Corporate Structuring & Compliance :
Provide legal advice on entity structures, cross-border transactions, and regulatory considerations.
Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, and other applicable corporate laws.
Stakeholder Engagement :
Work closely with finance, tax, operations, and external advisors to ensure deal execution is legally sound.
Act as a legal advisor to M&A and leadership team on structuring complex deals.
Risk & Governance :
Maintain legal checklists, risk matrices, and deal documentation.
Support the development of internal governance frameworks for investment and acquisition decisions.
Qualifications & Skills :
LLB or equivalent law degree from a reputed institution
8+ years of post-qualification experience in a legal role within a corporate M&A or investment context (preferably in-house or with top-tier law firms).
Exposure to structured finance, cross-border transactions, and regulatory filings.
Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
Ability to handle fast-paced, high-value, and confidential transactions with precision.
Preferred Background :
Candidates from corporate legal teams of conglomerates, large manufacturing groups, infrastructure companies, or Tier 1 law firms with a focus on M&A / PE / Corporate Advisory.
Experience in IPO preparation, strategic capital raising, or business restructuring is a plus