Principal Associate Investment Funds, Asset Management & Regulatory Practice

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 6-10 Years

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel to join our Investment Funds, Asset Management & Regulatory Practice. The role involves advising domestic and international fund managers, asset management companies, AIFs, private equity and venture capital funds, portfolio managers, and other financial institutions on fund formation, regulatory compliance, transactions, and operational matters. This position offers significant exposure to complex fund structuring, regulatory advisory mandates, transaction execution, and direct interaction with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise on the establishment, structuring, operation, and ongoing compliance of Category I, II, and III Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).

- Provide legal and regulatory support to asset managers, investment advisers, portfolio managers, and domestic and offshore fund structures.

- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize fund and transaction-related documentation, including Investment Management Agreements, Advisory Agreements, Contribution Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Custodian and Trustee Agreements, Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), Subscription Documents, Side Letters, Shareholders' Agreements, and other investment documents.

- Advise on regulatory matters relating to SEBI, IFSCA, RBI, FEMA, and other applicable laws and regulations.

- Conduct legal due diligence and support transaction structuring and execution.

- Liaise with clients, regulators, trustees, custodians, fund administrators, and other stakeholders.

- Assist clients with fundraising activities, investor onboarding, governance, and ongoing regulatory obligations.

- Prepare legal opinions, research notes, regulatory memoranda, and client advisories on evolving regulatory developments.

Candidate Profile:

- LL.B. from a recognized university; LL.M. preferred.

- 6-10 years of post-qualification experience with a leading law firm or financial regulatory practice.

- Strong experience in Investment Funds, Asset Management, Financial Services Regulation, and Corporate Transactions.

- Hands-on exposure to AIFs, Private Equity Funds, Venture Capital Funds, PMS, Mutual Funds, and offshore fund structures.

- Strong understanding of SEBI Regulations, AIF Regulations, PMS Regulations, FEMA, RBI, and IFSCA frameworks.

- Excellent legal drafting, contract negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Proven ability to independently manage client relationships and multiple assignments simultaneously.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.

Key Skills:

- Investment Funds & Asset Management

- AIF, PMS & Financial Regulatory Advisory

- SEBI, FEMA, RBI & IFSCA Regulations

- Legal Drafting & Contract Negotiation

- Fund Structuring & Fund Formation

- Due Diligence & Transaction Execution

- Corporate & Commercial Law

- Client and Stakeholder Management

- Regulatory Compliance & Governance

- Legal Research & Advisory