PathLegalChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaOn-siteFull-time2–4 years
Listing expiry: 18 October 2026
About the role
Role Overview
This is a full-time role for a transactional lawyer working on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity/venture capital (PE/VC) transactions. The role involves advising leading companies and financial institutions on complex corporate and commercial matters, managing transactions, reviewing and negotiating agreements, and supporting corporate governance and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate legally binding commercial agreements on behalf of clients.
- Conduct due diligence and manage mergers and acquisitions transactions, including drafting, negotiation, and closing deals.
- Collaborate with business partners to resolve legal issues and mitigate liability risks.
- Build and lead compliance initiatives, coordinate the development of the compliance agenda, and support compliance programmes.
- Conduct legal audits across various functions to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Assist start-ups and established corporations in identifying and obtaining capital through private or public financing.
- Advise clients on commercial contracts, joint ventures, strategic alliances, contractual collaborations, licensing arrangements, product development, manufacturing, and supply alliances.
- Address contractual and non-contractual commercial issues and identify legal issues requiring specialist input.
Qualifications & Experience
- LLB or LLM from a premier law school in India or abroad, with qualification to work in India.
- 2–4 years of demonstrated experience in M&A and PE/VC transactions at a Tier 1 law firm.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and adhere to assignment timelines.
- Solution-oriented approach, with the ability to close transactions independently with minimal supervision.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for effective engagement with internal and external clients.
- Solid understanding of a wide range of legal subjects, with the ability to identify issues and involve specialists when required.
- Commitment to technical excellence and staying informed about developments in law.
Additional Details
- The Corporate & Commercial practice advises on a broad range of commercial contracts and complex contractual arrangements.
- The Corporate practice has been recognised as a Tier I practice by Legal 500 in its Asia-Pacific 2022 rankings and by Chambers Asia Pacific 2022.
- Several members of the practice have been recognised in the Leading Individual and Recommended Lawyer categories for Corporate M&A in Legal 500's Asia-Pacific 2022 rankings.
- The firm emphasises achievement orientation, commercial acumen, client relationships, teamwork, effective communication, people development, and learning agility.
- The firm describes a collaborative working environment in which associates work with experienced partners and senior professionals, with support and mentoring for graduates and ongoing professional development.