Investment Advisory:
- Structure the company s corporate transactions to meet the commercial intent.
- Engage and liaise with external advisors on corporate transactions.
- Draft, review and negotiate all types of transaction documents including term sheets,
- non-disclosure agreements, share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements,
- debenture trust deeds, business transfer agreements, asset sale agreements, schemes of
- arrangements, etc.
- Oversee and manage the company s investments and corporate transactions from inception
- to completion including supervising and coordinating with external law firms, valuers,
- chartered accountants and different teams of the company.
- Provide legal advice in response to queries raised by internal stakeholders on matters such
- as foreign exchange compliance, Companies Act, corporate governance and all matters
- related to investment and corporate transactions.
- Business Contract Management:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of business contracts like licensing
- agreements, merchant agreements, marketing agreements, support services, etc.
- Legal Compliance Risk Management:
- Oversee/ assist, as required, in all legal aspects of the companys operations,
- ensuring compliance with laws applicable to the company including RBI regulations,
- data privacy law, consumer protection laws.
- Advise senior management on corporate governance matters, including compliance
- with company law, securities regulations, and internal policies.
Superpowers/ Skills that will help you succeed in this role:
- A minimum of 11-13 years experience in the MA practice of a tier-1 or tier-2 full-service lawfirm, with significant expertise in all types of corporate transactions including MA, PE-VC, structured finance, etc.
- Proven ability to manage complex corporate transactions and lead cross-functional teams
- including negotiations with counterparties.
- In-depth knowledge of foreign exchange regulations, corporate law, securities regulations
- and contract law and a satisfactory understanding of laws relating to data privacy, intellectual property, fintech regulation and consumer protection.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
- Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively across different business functions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal
- stakeholders.
- General understanding of tax laws related to investment transactions is a plus.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team, as required.
- Ability to analyze transaction-specific legal issues holistically and promptly.
- Detail-oriented with a strong ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Education: LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university; additional qualifications
such as an LLM and/or professional certifications in the relevant fields, are a plus.
