Rathi - Manager - Legal - LLB

Transaction Legal Support:

- Responsible for the legal workstream for M&A, JV, and strategic investment transactions from inception to closure.

- Draft, review, and negotiate definitive agreements including SPAs, shareholders' agreements, term sheets, NDAs, etc.

- Liaise with internal teams, external legal counsels, and counterparties on structuring and risk mitigation.

Due Diligence:

- Oversee legal due diligence processes across target companies and assets.

- Identify key legal risks and provide strategic recommendations to the deal team.

Corporate Structuring & Compliance:

- Provide legal advice on entity structures, cross-border transactions, and regulatory considerations.

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, and other applicable corporate laws.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Work closely with finance, tax, operations, and external advisors to ensure deal execution is legally sound.

- Act as a legal advisor to M&A and leadership team on structuring complex deals.

Risk & Governance:

- Maintain legal checklists, risk matrices, and deal documentation.

- Support the development of internal governance frameworks for investment and acquisition decisions.

Qualifications & Skills:

- LLB or equivalent law degree from a reputed institution;.

- 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in a legal role within a corporate M&A or investment context (preferably in-house or with top-tier law firms).

- Exposure to structured finance, cross-border transactions, and regulatory filings.

- Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.

- Ability to handle fast-paced, high-value, and confidential transactions with precision.

Preferred Background:

- Candidates from corporate legal teams of conglomerates, large manufacturing groups, infrastructure companies, or Tier 1 law firms with a focus on M&A / PE / Corporate Advisory.

- Experience in IPO preparation, strategic capital raising, or business restructuring is a plus