Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities at a Tier 1 Law Firm? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Khaitan & Co is one of India’s oldest and recognised full service law firms.
Built on foundations of integrity, simplicity, dedication and professionalism, the Firm has expanded its presence in India from Kolkata (1911) to New Delhi (1970) to Bangalore (1994) to Mumbai (2001) to Chennai (2021) and in Singapore (2021). The Firm takes pride in its steady growth and celebrated its centenary year in 2011 (11 November 2011).
The Firm has a strength of more than 850+ fee earners including 220 partners and directors in its offices. In addition to the fee-earners, Khaitan & Co and has over 1000 employees working for it.
Job Description:
- Location: Bengaluru
- Qualifications / Batch: 2013 – 2015
- Experience: 6 Years To 7 Years
- This is full-time role for a transactional lawyer (M&A, PE/VC).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Qualified LLB or LLM from premier law school in India / abroad (qualified to work in India).
- 6 years of demonstrated success across M&A, PE / VC transactions with a Tier 1 law firm.
- Stickler for timelines of assignments and a multi-tasker able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Solution-oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions independently with minimal supervision.
- Outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal – with a proven ability to communicate to all “clients” (internal and external).
- Solid understanding on a wide range of legal subjects, ability to build on this knowledge, spot issues and bring in specialists as needed.
- Drive for technical superiority by staying abreast of developments in Law and be the go-to subject matter expert.
Key Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the person will include but not limited to:
- Commercial contracts: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating legally binding agreements on behalf of the client.
- M&A Deal Management: Conducting due diligence, drafting, negotiating and closing deals. Collaborate closely with business partners to resolve all legal issues and mitigate liability risks.
- Corporate Governance: Build and lead compliance organization; coordinate development of compliance agenda; sponsor and support compliance initiatives. Conduct legal audits of various functions to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures.
- Venture Capital: Helping start-ups or existing corporations find capital to build or expand the business, which can involve either private or public financing.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates apply here (click here)
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