Lawyer - Merger & Acquisition

Practice Overview:

The M&A team advises clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, private equity investments, restructurings, strategic alliances, and regulatory approvals. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, global private equity funds, investment banks, and major Indian conglomerates.

Role Overview:

We are looking to onboard a seasoned M&A Lawyer with 26 years PQE, with strong transaction execution experience and leadership capabilities. The role will involve leading deal teams, managing client relationships, handling negotiations, and providing strategic advisory on complex corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Execution:

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A, private equity, and joint venture deals (public and private)
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents including Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Shareholders Agreements (SHA), Business Transfer Agreements (BTA), Term Sheets, etc.
• Conduct legal due diligence and oversee diligence teams and reporting
• Coordinate with tax, regulatory, competition, and sectoral specialists as required for transaction structuring

Client & Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients; manage investor, target company, and counterparty expectations
• Participate in negotiations and discussions with stakeholders, advisors, and regulators
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality advice and documentation

Strategic & Regulatory Advisory:

• Advise clients on corporate governance, foreign investment, SEBI, RBI, and competition law-related aspects of M&A deals
• Guide clients through complex deal structuring, regulatory strategy, and post-deal integration

Team Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and supervise junior associates; provide legal guidance, feedback, and review
• Contribute to training programs, precedents, and knowledge sharing within the firm
• Participate in thought leadership initiatives, including authoring articles and speaking engagements

Key Requirements:

• LL.B. from a premier Indian law school; LL.M. (optional, international exposure preferred)
• 2-6 years of PQE in top-tier law firm(s), with a strong focus on M&A work
• Proven track record in leading and closing large, complex transactions across sectors
• Strong understanding of company law, FEMA, SEBI regulations, FDI policy, and transactional tax considerations
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage teams, drive execution under pressure, and maintain client confidence

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with international clients or in cross-border transactions
• You must be working with a law firm
• Sectoral exposure to industries such as financial services, healthcare, energy, technology, infrastructure, etc.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-focused approach
• This is not an in-house role
• High degree of professionalism, ownership, and ethical standards