Lawyer Transactions & Venture Fundraising

As a corporate/transactional lawyer specializing in Transactions & Venture Fundraising, your role involves advising startups, growth companies, and investors on venture capital fundraising, private equity investments, and related corporate transactions. You will be responsible for structuring deals, drafting and negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and protecting the clients" interests in venture financing and strategic transactions. Key Responsibilities: - Advise startups and investors on structuring equity and debt fundraising rounds (Seed, Series A, B, C, etc.). - Guide clients on valuation, ownership dilution, exit strategies, and governance rights. - Structure transactions for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments. - Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, share subscription agreements (SSA), shareholders agreements (SHA), convertible notes, SAFE/KISS instruments, and other financing documents. - Negotiate transaction terms with venture capital funds, angel investors, and private equity firms. - Conduct legal due diligence on target companies, focusing on corporate governance, intellectual property, contracts, regulatory issues, and financial compliance. - Identify risks and provide risk-mitigation strategies. - Ensure compliance with corporate, securities, FDI, and regulatory frameworks. - Support startups in preparing for fundraising (cap table management, corporate housekeeping, IP protection). - Advise venture funds on fund structuring, compliance, and investment documentation. - Ensure smooth closing of transactions, filings with regulators (e.g., RoC, SEBI, RBI in India), and post-closing compliance. - Advise on ongoing investor rights, governance, and dispute resolution. Qualifications Required: - LL.B. from a recognized law school; LL.M. in corporate/finance law (preferred). - 3-10 years of experience in a corporate law firm, venture capital fund, or in-house legal role. - Hands-on exposure to startup fundraising, venture capital/PE investments, or M&A deals. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate laws, securities regulations, and venture financing structures, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, knowledge of cross-border investment laws and FDI regulations, strong analytical ability to assess legal risks in investment transactions, and the ability to work with founders, investors, and multiple stakeholders under tight timelines.,