Senior Legal Counsel – General Corporate, Commercial & M&A

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Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel – General Corporate, Commercial & M&A Location: Mumbai, India Experience Required: 12+ years Practice Areas: General Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Role Summary: We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of experience in general corporate law, commercial advisory, and M&A transactions, preferably from a top-tier law school and reputed law firm or in-house role. This role requires strong transactional skills, legal acumen, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and international clients. Key Responsibilities: 1. Provide strategic and practical legal advice on a wide range of general corporate and commercial matters. 2. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, JV agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and transactional documents. 3. Advise on business operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governance. 4. Represent clients in contract negotiations, and provide legal support in mediations and arbitrations when required. 5. Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support transactions and client advisory. 6. Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, documentation, and closing. 7. Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulatory frameworks, and internal policies affecting business operations. 8. Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to align legal guidance with business objectives. 9. Stay abreast of legal and industry developments, ensuring advice remains current and commercially relevant. 10. Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and mentor junior lawyers as part of the wider legal team. Candidate Requirements: ● LLB from a premier law school; LLM is a plus. ● Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or corporate legal team with significant exposure to corporate advisory, commercial contracts, and M&A. ● Proven ability to handle complex cross-border transactions and strategic advisory independently. ● Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with commercial awareness. ● Demonstrated leadership in client servicing and ability to manage multiple priorities. ● High ethical standards, attention to detail, and solution-oriented mindset. Interested candidates can send their resumes on td@rwindia.co Show more Show less