Senior Associate / Principal Associate – Corporate M&A

Senior Associate / Principal Associate Corporate M&A

Experience: 57 years

Location: Mumbai

Practice Area: Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate / Principal Associate to join our client a law firm in Mumbai. The role involves leading complex domestic and cross-border transactions, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members while working closely with partners on high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and strategic investments.
• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and finalize transaction documents such as:
• Share Purchase Agreements (SPA)
• Share Subscription Agreements (SSA)
• Shareholders Agreements (SHA)
• Joint Venture Agreements (JVA)
• Asset Purchase Agreements and Business Transfer Agreements
• Advise clients on corporate law, Companies Act, 2013, FEMA/FDI regulations, SEBI regulations (where applicable), and other allied laws.
• Supervise and review legal due diligence exercises and due diligence reports.
• Manage transaction timelines, deal execution, closing mechanics, and post-closing compliances.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior associates, ensuring quality control and efficient delegation of work.
• Support partners in business development initiatives and client pitches.

Requirements

• LL.B. from a recognized university in India.
• 57 years of post-qualification experience in Corporate/M&A practice.
• Demonstrated experience in handling transactions with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory frameworks relevant to M&A.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client-handling skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a Tier 1 / Tier 2 law firm or a reputed boutique corporate law firm.
• Exposure to private equity, venture capital, and cross-border transactions.
• Prior experience mentoring junior lawyers.