Head - Legal - Infrastructure Business - LLB/LLM (12-16 yrs)

Position Overview:

- We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic legal professional to join our team as the Head of Legal. This role is critical to driving legal strategy, managing compliance, and supporting business growth for a leading infrastructure company.

- The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), a deep understanding of banking and financial transactions, and the ability to manage complex legal challenges in the infrastructure sector.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Legal Strategy and Leadership:

- Develop and execute the legal strategy to align with organizational goals.

- Provide strategic legal counsel to the leadership team on all matters impacting the company.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

- Lead and manage legal aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and documentation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of deals.

Banking and Financial Transactions:

- Oversee legal aspects of banking, project finance, and other financial transactions.

- Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, guarantees, and other financial documents.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.

- Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.

Contracts and Agreements:

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, joint ventures, and service agreements.

- Manage contract disputes and provide dispute resolution strategies.

Team Management:

- Lead and mentor the legal team to enhance performance and develop legal talent.

- Collaborate with external counsel as necessary to address complex legal matters.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education: LLB/LLM from a reputed university.

Experience: Minimum of 12-15 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on

M&A and banking transactions in the infrastructure sector.

Expertise:

- Proven track record of handling high-value M&A deals.

- In-depth knowledge of banking and financial laws and regulatory frameworks.

- Familiarity with infrastructure-related legal matters is highly desirable.

Skills:

- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.