Corporate/M&A Lawyer

- 5 - 7 years PQE with a prior focus on corporate work which could include: advisory work including researching and drafting opinions, drafting of applications to various regulatory authorities such as the RBI, diligence (should have experience in conducting legal due diligence and preparing a report) and some transaction experience (this need not be drafting though this would be a bonus, what is required is a general understanding of how a transaction works and what goes into the different stages of a transaction such as pre-signing, signing, pre-closing, closing and post-closing).

Should have a working knowledge of the following:

Companies Act, 2013 and its rules and regulations;

- FEMA and the rules and regulations with an emphasis on - Non Debt Instrument Rules and ODI regulations;

- The Contract Act,

- The Securities Contract Regulation Act,

- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,

- Key SEBI Regulations such as the SEBI Takeover Regulations, SEBI ICDR regulations and the LODR Regulations,

- Has the ability to read and understand basic finance and accounts concepts;

- Has the ability to communicate ideas and understand concepts;

- Needs the ability to work in a team;

Should be able to multi-task and work on deadlines.

- Needs to be able to set and meet their own deadlines;

- Needs an enquiring mind and good work ethic;

- Needs a sense of humour;

- The ability to take ownership and be responsible;

- Fluent in English and Hindi. Working knowledge of Marathi.