Partner - Corporate M&A Lawyer - LLB/LLM

Note: Only candidates currently working in a Law firm can apply

A Corporate M&A Lawyer's job involves

Guiding complex deals from start to finish, focusing on due diligence, deal structuring, drafting/negotiating agreements (like Shareholder & SPA), ensuring regulatory compliance (CCI, RBI), advising on tax/labour issues, and managing risk for domestic & international clients, requiring sharp strategic thinking, negotiation, and detailed documentation skills for mergers, acquisitions, JVs, and restructurings.

Due Diligence:

- Analyze target companies for risks, liabilities, and legal issues.

Transaction Structuring:

- Advise on deal design, considering business goals, tax, and legal frameworks.

Documentation:

- Draft and negotiate key documents (NDAs, LOIs, SPAs, Shareholder Agreements).

Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to Indian laws, including FDI, SEBI, and Competition Commission of India (CCI) regulations.

Negotiation:

- Represent clients in negotiations to protect their interests.

Risk Management:

- Identify legal risks and formulate mitigation strategies.

Advisory:

- Provide guidance on corporate governance, labour, and employment aspects.

Transaction Management:

- Oversee the entire process, from planning to closing.

Core Skills & Requirements:

- University Law Degree (LLB/LLM).

- Strong analytical, strategic, and multitasking abilities.

- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication (English proficiency essential).

- Ability to work under pressure in demanding transactions.

- Proactive, career-oriented mindset with high integrity.

Common Deal Types:

- Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures (JVs).

- Corporate Restructurings, Spin-offs, Divestitures.

- Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).