M&A LAWYER

As a dynamic and detail-oriented M&A Lawyer (Projects) with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in General Corporate Law, you will be joining our esteemed legal team for an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation in high-value mergers, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects with a leading firm handling complex corporate transactions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in end-to-end M&A transactions including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiations, and closing in sectors like infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing. - Advise clients on optimal business structures, entity formation, shareholder arrangements, and regulatory compliances under Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, and RBI norms. - 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. - Conduct legal due diligence exercises including review of corporate, contractual, financial, and employment documents, and identify legal risks associated with potential investments or acquisitions. - 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. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders, clients, counsels, consultants, and regulatory bodies for smooth execution of deals. Facilitate timely filings, applications, and representations with authorities. - 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.,