Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer

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 Lawyer (Partner Level) in M&A, General Corporate Practice with 12–16 years PQE , with strong transaction execution experience and leadership capabilities. You need to have a portable book, and a team ready to move, this 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)
• 12-16 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