▷ [17 / 10 / 2025] Senior Legal Associate

Who are we :

Turbostart is not just a startup fund and accelerator, we are a catalyst for builders and a powerhouse of innovation. Our mission is to propel early-stage startups into the future by providing unparalleled support in technology, marketing, strategy, and beyond. We're in the business of building tomorrow's leaders - today. After 5 Years and 5 Funds we have supported over 50 startups, spanning sectors, stages and geographies - and this is just the beginning!

Turbostart spans India, the Middle East, the US as well as Singapore - giving you the opportunity to gain exposure and see the impact of your work ripple across regions. Turbostart has also launched 5 Centers of Excellence across Tech, Marketing, Sales, UI / UX and Investment Banking to support the growth of our startup network.

Know more about us on https : / / turbostart.co /

We are looking for sharp energetic minds to join our rapidly growing ecosystem and help take Turbostart and its portfolio companies to new heights!

What we are looking for :

Role : Senior Legal Associate

As a Senior Legal Associate, you will play a pivotal role in managing the entire lifecycle of Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) investment transactions while also overseeing critical legal and regulatory functions. This is a high-impact role requiring a strong foundation in M&A, corporate law, and investment structuring, coupled with experience leading transactions and negotiations independently.

A key expectation for this role is prior experience with Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), specifically in Category I (CAT I) AIF regulatory compliances. You will be responsible for ensuring that all fund-related activities align with SEBI regulations and other applicable legal frameworks.

Location : Bangalore

Experience Required : 4-6 years experience in a tier I or tier II law firm

What you’ll do :

• Manage End-to-End Transactions : Lead and execute PE / VC investment transactions, including structuring, due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents (SHA, SSA, SPAs, etc.), and closing support.
• Regulatory Compliance – AIF CAT I Funds : Ensure ongoing compliance with SEBI AIF Regulations for Category I funds, including regulatory filings, reporting obligations, governance standards, and investor disclosures.
• Investment Documents Drafting & Negotiation : Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including investment agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, securities subscription agreements, share purchase agreements, term-sheets and related corporate documents.
• Other Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation : Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements, Customer and Vendor Agreements, License Agreements, IP Agreements, SAAS Agreements, Purchase Orders, and Proposals.
• Stakeholder Management : Interface and collaborate with internal business teams, external counsel, investors, and portfolio companies to manage transaction milestones and ongoing legal needs.
• Fund Documentation Support : Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining fund formation documents such as PPMs (Private Placement Memorandums), contribution agreements, and other investor-related documents.
• Regulatory and Corporate Advisory : Provide advisory support on Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, and other relevant corporate and securities laws impacting fund and investment operations.

Our ideal candidate :