Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Min Experience: 1 years Location: NCR JobType: full-time We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented M&A Lawyer (Projects) with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in General Corporate Law to join our esteemed legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to build a strong foundation in high-value mergers, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects while working with a leading firm handling complex corporate transactions. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Transaction Advisory & Execution: Assist in end-to-end M&A transactions including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiations, and closing. Provide legal advisory on both buy-side and sell-side deals across sectors including infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing. Corporate Structuring & Compliance: Advise clients on optimal business structures, entity formation, shareholder arrangements, and regulatory compliances under Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, and RBI norms. Project Contracts: Draft and review project documentation such as concession agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and shareholder/joint venture agreements related to infrastructure and energy projects. Due Diligence: Conduct legal due diligence exercises including review of corporate, contractual, financial, and employment documents, and identify legal risks associated with potential investments or acquisitions. Documentation & Legal Drafting: Draft, vet, and negotiate key legal documents including term sheets, SPAs, SHAs, MOUs, NDAs, and other commercial contracts relevant to M&A and project-based transactions. Liaison & Coordination: Coordinate with internal stakeholders, clients, counsels, consultants, and regulatory bodies for smooth execution of deals. Facilitate timely filings, applications, and representations with authorities. Client Management: Assist in client relationship building through proactive communication, timely delivery of assignments, and identifying opportunities for legal support in business growth areas. Required Skills and Qualifications: LL.B. degree from a reputed law school; candidates with an additional CS or LL.M. in Corporate Law will have an added advantage. 1-3 years of relevant experience in corporate law, ideally in M&A and project advisory within a law firm or in-house legal department. Strong understanding of corporate law, M&A regulations, FEMA, and related statutes. Solid experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal documents. Exposure to infrastructure and project-based legal work will be preferred. Excellent legal research, analytical, and communication skills. High attention to detail, commercial acumen, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Show more Show less