Deputy General Counsel Role - LLB/LLM (12-15 yrs)

Job Title: Deputy General Counsel

Location: Gurgaon

Reports to: General Counsel

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

- Oversee and manage all legal aspects of M&A activities, including due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation of agreements, and post-transaction integration.

- Collaborate with business teams and external advisors to ensure smooth execution of M&A strategies.

2. Corporate Transactions & IPO Execution:

- Lead the legal execution of corporate finance transactions, including equity and debt financing, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives

- Drive the legal execution of the IPO process, including drafting and reviewing prospectuses, filing necessary regulatory documents, and managing investor relations from a legal standpoint.

- Ensure compliance with securities regulations and listing requirements, facilitating a seamless transition to a publicly traded company.

- Advice on corporate restructuring and equity financing strategies as the company prepares for its IPO.

3. Contract Management:

- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, partnership contracts, licensing, and service agreements.

- Implement best practices for contract management, ensuring contracts align with the company's business objectives and risk tolerance.

4. Litigation Management:

- Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.

- Work closely with external counsel to mitigate legal risks, including pre-litigation settlements and alternative dispute resolution methods.

5. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR):

- Protect and manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with IP laws and monitor any potential infringements.

6. Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance:

- Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including those related to data privacy, consumer protection, and corporate governance as CarDekho transitions to a public company.

- Advise on and oversee corporate governance matters, board communications, and shareholder engagement post-IPO.

7. Team Leadership and Collaboration:

- Work closely with the General Counsel to develop and execute the company's legal strategy.

- Provide legal guidance and leadership to internal teams across departments, ensuring alignment with business goals.

- Manage and mentor junior legal team members as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

- LL.B. or equivalent from a recognized law school; additional qualifications (LL.M., MBA) are a plus.

- 12-15 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with exposure to M&A, corporate transactions, and IPO preparation.

- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, securities law, and regulatory frameworks.

- Experience working in a high-growth company/ private equity/ technology sector startup is highly desirable.

- Proven experience managing litigation, intellectual property portfolios, and complex commercial contracts.

- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- Strong business acumen and the ability to align legal solutions with corporate goals.

- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.