Principal Associate - Non-Litigation - Law Firm - LLB/LLM

Description:

Role Overview:

The Principal Associate Non-Litigation will play a senior role in advising clients on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. The position requires strong transactional expertise, independent handling of matters, and close collaboration with partners and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise clients on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters (non-litigation)

- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and transactional documents

- Handle M&A support, due diligence, structuring, and documentation

- Advise on Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and corporate governance

- Support partners in transaction execution, client advisory, and deal management

- Coordinate with internal teams, regulators, and external advisors

- Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical legal opinions

- Mentor junior associates and oversee quality of deliverables

Key Requirements:

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

- 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in non-litigation / corporate practice

- Strong drafting and negotiation skills

- Experience in handling matters independently and managing clients

- Familiarity with domestic and cross-border transactions

Preferred Skills:

- Exposure to M&A, PE/VC, and structured transactions

- Commercially pragmatic approach to legal advice

- Strong communication and project-management skills