Lawyer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Law:

• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Advise on corporate governance issues, including board management, shareholder agreements, compliance with securities regulations, and adherence to corporate law requirements.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Lead and support corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. Conduct legal due diligence, draft transaction agreements, and negotiate terms.
• Insolvency Law: Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of insolvency matters, including bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, and liquidation.
• Advise clients on strategies for managing financial difficulties, including options for corporate recovery, creditor protection, and debt negotiations.
• Represent clients in insolvency proceedings, including appearances in court, tribunals, and mediations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to insolvency, including settlement agreements, reorganization plans, and restructuring proposals.
• Assess the legal and financial status of insolvent companies and develop legal strategies to protect client interests.
• Stay current with developments in insolvency law, including changes in legislation and case law, and advise clients accordingly.
• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, such as supplier contracts, licensing arrangements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and partnership contracts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including securities laws, antitrust, data protection, and industry-specific regulations.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
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• Commercial Litigation: Familiar with all aspects of commercial litigation, including disputes related to contracts, business torts, employment law, and regulatory issues.
• Case Handling: Represent the company in all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy and settlement discussions to trial preparation, courtroom appearances, and post-trial motions.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Manage alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration, including drafting settlement agreements and conducting negotiations.
• Appeal Drafting & Case Strategy: Prepare appellate briefs, motions, and other legal documents for appeals, ensuring a strategic approach to case handling. Represent the company in appellate courts and provide detailed case strategies for appeals in both corporate and litigation matters.
• Drafting of tax writs
• Litigation Risk Management: Evaluate potential litigation risks, advise on strategies for dispute avoidance, and implement preventive legal measures in business operations.
  
  Qualifications & Requirements:

∙Education: Law Graduate or Above

∙Experience:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in corporate law, Commercial litigation and Corporate Litigation.
• Proven experience in managing and drafting appellate briefs and handling appeals.
• Strong background in case handling, including drafting of pleadings and courtroom representation.
• Experience in M&A transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance is essential.
• Experience in IBC Laws and litigation under the provision of IBC, 2016.
• Experience in carrying out the complete CIRP/Liquidation procedure under the provisions of IBC, 2016
• Experience in drafting of commercial contracts and agreements with respect to the Corporate Structure, provisions of Companies Act and other relevant laws.
• Experience working with external law firms on landmark cases is a plus.