Senior Principal Associate/Head - Legal - Consulting Firm

Sr. Principal Associate (Head Legal)

Our Client Company was set up in late 2012, to be a go to team of multi-disciplinary professionals and be a full stack trusted advisory firm, for all members of the early-stage ecosystem. The objective is to service the needs across all members of the ecosystem, including Investors (both institutional and angel) and Founders (and their leadership teams).

We've advised a wide range of start-ups across Incorporation & Compliance, Accounting Services, Financial Advisory, Legal Advisory, Business Finance and Special Projects and believe that every start up is unique and hence, needs customized solutions.

In a world where the ability to be able to predict the future is considered as a high point, the team endeavors to create its own future as a catalyst in the vibrant early-stage investment ecosystem of India. We aim at building a one-of-a-kind culture that allows our people to be the best version of themselves - tapping potential in our people, developing them, recognizing high performance, and rewarding them through their journey with us.

A pride of association and a sense of purpose have been the driving factors for the growth of the team since its early days.

Job description - Sr. Principal Associate (Head Legal)

- 6-15 years or more of experience with a leading law firm/Corporate/Advisory environment is highly preferred.

Role/ Responsibilities/Skills :

The person will report to the Partner :

- Worked on M&A, Early and growth stage Investment transactions, handled due diligence, pre-closing, and post-closing transaction related matters.

- Competence in a broad range of corporate and business laws, import & export regulations, especially in the areas of commercial transactions and statutory compliances.

- Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of matters from complex, multi-jurisdictional investment agreement transactions and other corporate law agreements.

- Legal advice relating to the general operations of the company.

- High execution, ownership and finishing skills along with the ability to have a 360-degree view of a transaction and basic knowledge on FEMA and tax that are relevant to a transaction

- Ability to lead a team of Lawyers and Company Secretaries and to train, guide a team of lawyers and company secretaries.

- Excellent legal and business judgment.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage and execute numerous projects simultaneously.

- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters from the complex matters to the routine standard matters.

Showcase key Competencies of :

- Reliability, dependability

- Works hard and does what it takes to get results and meets deadlines.

- Takes accountability and works well in a cross functional team.

- Writing, speaking, and listening effectively

- Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively, clearly and with brevity. Communicates to improve understanding, decision-making, and performance. Understands the value of listening to others. Thinks before speaking. Probes to understand and confirms understanding of what is heard. Encourages others to speak.

Composure :

- Handles unexpected events calmly. Successfully copes with unintended consequences. Helps co-workers thrive in stressful situations. Identifies and manages stress due to lack of control. Acts with the highest level of professionalism and maturity during crisis situations. Looks immediately for resolution rather than placing blame.

Open communication :

- Willing to ask and honestly answer the tough questions. Treats others' opinions with respect. Fosters open communication and candid discussions. Shares information that helps others do their job well. Keeps others in the loop.

Qualification : LL.B. from a recognized university in India.

- Company Secretary (preferred but not compulsory)

Career Path :

- The candidate can expect to have a path clearly charted out towards becoming a partner in the firm in the next 5 - 8 years subject to outstanding performance, high ownership, integrity, ethos, and team building mindset.

Interested candidates kindly share your updated resume along with current ctc, expected ctc and notice period