Senior Legal Specialist - SAT Matters/Securities Litigation

Job Title: Senior Legal Specialist SAT Matters / Securities Litigation

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 4+ Years

Role Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

- Represent clients before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), Supreme Court, High Courts, NCLT, NCLAT, and other regulatory forums.

- Handle securities market litigations including insider trading, takeover code violations, market manipulation, and SEBI adjudication proceedings.

- Manage IBC-related disputes, asset recovery, and insolvency resolution proceedings.

- Draft pleadings, written submissions, interlocutory applications, affidavits, and appellate briefs for litigation matters.

Corporate & Commercial Law

- Conduct legal due diligence for M&A, joint ventures, private equity, and structured finance transactions.

- Draft, review, and negotiate shareholders agreements, share purchase agreements, financing documents, and commercial contracts.

- Advise on corporate governance, board processes, and compliance frameworks.

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

- Provide legal interpretation and advisory on Companies Act, 2013; SEBI regulations; FEMA; IBC; IRDAI; RBI guidelines; and allied corporate legislations.

- Assist in regulatory inspections, inquiries, and investigations.

- Prepare and present legal opinions, position papers, and advisory notes on securities laws and corporate compliance matters.

- Draft and review compliance manuals, policy documents, and risk mitigation frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

- Collaborate with internal business and compliance teams to align legal strategy with business objectives.

- Liaise with external counsels, law firms, and regulatory authorities to effectively manage legal proceedings.

- Support investor negotiations, corporate structuring, and shareholder communication.

Educational Qualifications:

- LL.B (Mandatory) from a recognized university.

- LL.M (Preferred) in Corporate Law, Business Law, or Securities Law.

Skills & Competencies:

- Excellent legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.

- Ability to strategize litigation and negotiate settlements effectively.

- Proficiency in interpreting and applying securities laws, insolvency laws, and corporate regulations.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to manage multiple assignments under strict deadlines