Legal Investments (M&A) - General Manager

Investment Advisory:

• Structure the company s corporate transactions to meet the commercial intent.
• Engage and liaise with external advisors on corporate transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate all types of transaction documents including term sheets,
• non-disclosure agreements, share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements,
• debenture trust deeds, business transfer agreements, asset sale agreements, schemes of
• arrangements, etc.
• Oversee and manage the company s investments and corporate transactions from inception
• to completion including supervising and coordinating with external law firms, valuers,
• chartered accountants and different teams of the company.
• Provide legal advice in response to queries raised by internal stakeholders on matters such
• as foreign exchange compliance, Companies Act, corporate governance and all matters
• related to investment and corporate transactions.
• Business Contract Management:
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of business contracts like licensing
• agreements, merchant agreements, marketing agreements, support services, etc.
• Legal Compliance Risk Management:
• Oversee/ assist, as required, in all legal aspects of the companys operations,
• ensuring compliance with laws applicable to the company including RBI regulations,
• data privacy law, consumer protection laws.
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• Advise senior management on corporate governance matters, including compliance
• with company law, securities regulations, and internal policies.

Superpowers/ Skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• A minimum of 11-13 years experience in the MA practice of a tier-1 or tier-2 full-service lawfirm, with significant expertise in all types of corporate transactions including MA, PE-VC, structured finance, etc.
• Proven ability to manage complex corporate transactions and lead cross-functional teams
• including negotiations with counterparties.
• In-depth knowledge of foreign exchange regulations, corporate law, securities regulations
• and contract law and a satisfactory understanding of laws relating to data privacy, intellectual property, fintech regulation and consumer protection.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively across different business functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal
• stakeholders.
• General understanding of tax laws related to investment transactions is a plus.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team, as required.
• Ability to analyze transaction-specific legal issues holistically and promptly.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education: LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university; additional qualifications

such as an LLM and/or professional certifications in the relevant fields, are a plus