Senior Legal Associate

Role & responsibilities

• Leads or supports on assigned transactions in M&A, PE and VC and/or BD&L (acquisition, divestment, in- or out-licensing), and, as required, prepares / conducts due diligences, drafts, negotiates and reviews all related agreements, and any related internal or external communication to management, employees, authorities, interested parties, or any other third parties.
• Support teams during planning, negotiation, execution, and implementation of the relevant transactions and ensures the execution of projects in accordance with the plan, strategy and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Manages potential disputes and dispute resolution relating to matters arising from assigned transactions.
• Advising, coordinating and problem solving for clients on various cross-jurisdictional matters across a broad range of industries, providing regulatory advice related to business transactions and investments such as M&A, FBL, BOI, recommendations on suitable business structure, drafting and reviewing agreements and other documents, assisting clients in applying for necessary approvals and license;
• Practical knowledge and experience of the Companies Act, SEBI laws, and FEMA compliances applicable to Indian companies;
• Monitor and convey to clients information regarding technical developments as well as their application to legal issues.
• Supervise and aid in the recruitment, appraisal, development and training of junior associates.

Preferred candidate profile

We are presently looking for Senior Associates for our M&A and General Corporate practice in Pune, Chennai and Bengaluru location.

Experience required in minimum 4+ years in a reputed corporate law firm and/or as an in-house counsel.