Corporate Lawyer

Company Description

Lex Favios is a full-service law firm with offices in Delhi and Mumbai, providing a wide range of corporate advisory and legal services. The firm is dedicated to delivering practical solutions to achieve effective and cost-efficient results for its clients. With expertise across diverse practice areas such as Foreign Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Banking & Finance, and Intellectual Property, among others, Lex Favios serves a variety of sectors including Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Real Estate, and more. Led by Sumes Dewan, a highly-acclaimed legal expert in the Asia-Pacific region, the firm's philosophy emphasizes a deep understanding of both the law and clients business goals to provide exceptional legal counsel.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in New Delhi for a Corporate Lawyer at Lex Favios. The role involves handling cases related to corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and litigation. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing contracts, ensuring legal compliance, negotiating agreements, advising clients on regulatory frameworks, and representing clients in legal proceedings.

The candidate should have prior exposure to:

• Private/company M&A (SPAs, SHAs, business transfer, JV agreements).
• FEMA and RBI aspects on FDI/ODI, downstream investment, and reporting.
• Routine company law: incorporations, share issuances/transfers, buybacks, board/shareholder approvals and filings.

Qualifications

• Keen understanding of Corporate Commercial Laws, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Capital Markets
• Proficiency in legal documentation, drafting, and contract review
• Strong skills in negotiation, legal strategy development, and client advisory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and formulate solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) is required; LL.M. or specialization in Corporate Law is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team-oriented environment