Lawyer - M&A

Role Overview:
We are looking to onboard a seasoned Lawyer with 9+ 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)
9+ 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

Work arrangement
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