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Practices

REAL ESTATE

Experience

10 to 12 years

Location

Kolkata

Requirement

We are looking for a Counsel to join us.

AQUILAW is a leading law firm working at the intersection of corporate, governments, technology and business. AQUILAW specializes in various industry sectors, as well as corresponding practice areas to provide solutions driven towards long term goals of its clients.

AQUILAW's core practice areas comprise Real Estate, Trust, Estates, Corporate, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Criminal Litigation, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Election and Political Laws, Infrastructure, Data Privacy, and Tax.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Counsel with minimum 10 years of experience in Real Estate practice to join our legal team. The role is predominantly liaisoning-focused, with a strong emphasis on coordinating with government authorities and centralising all external title search and compliance-related activities. The ideal candidate must be proactive, organised, and capable of independently managing procedural workstreams with precision and accountability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant should have the ability to:

  • Liaise extensively with government departments, revenue authorities, municipal bodies, registrars, BL&LRO offices, and other external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of all projects.

  • Centralise and oversee all external title search work, including engaging and coordinating with external searchers, where required, verifying document completeness, and ensuring consistency and quality of search reports across all matters.

  • Handle mutation and conversion applications, follow up on status, ensure compliance with procedural requirements, and coordinate with authorities for timely issuance of updated records.

  • Prepare and pursue RTI applications relating to land records, registrations, and other property-related information, and ensure proper collation and analysis of responses.

  • Facilitate amalgamation, bifurcation, and related land record rectification processes, ensuring all applications, documents, and submissions are complete, accurate, and in the prescribed format.

  • Maintain comprehensive trackers, case files, and documentation for all external processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely follow-ups.

Essential Criteria:

  • Must be a Graduate or Post-graduate from any recognised discipline. Candidate with LLB qualification will be preferred.

  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Real Estate Law, Registration, Mutation, and Conversion Procedures.

  • Proficiency in reading Bengali deeds/documents.

  • Proficiency in digital legal tools, online filing, and government property registration platforms.

  • Self-motivated individual with a high sense of responsibility and ownership

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Practices

CRIMINAL LITIGATION AND INVESTIGATIONS

Experience

8-10 Years

Location

Kolkata

Requirement

Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Assume a leadership role within the litigation department, providing strategic direction and guidance to associates and support staff

  • Client Representation: Represent clients in various litigation matters, including civil, criminal, and administrative cases, both at trial and appellate levels

  • Case Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of complex litigation cases, ensuring that client matters are handled efficiently and effectively

  • Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research, analyze case laws, statutes, and regulations to formulate sound legal strategies for clients

  • Client Counseling: Advise and counsel clients on legal matters, providing clear and practical advice while maintaining a strong client relationship

  • Business Development: Actively contribute to the firm's business development efforts by attracting and retaining clients, participating in marketing initiatives, and expanding the firm's litigation practice

  • Mentorship and Training: Provide mentorship and training to junior associates, fostering their professional development and growth within the firm

  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable ethical and professional standards and guidelines

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB). A master's degree would be an added advantage

  • Minimum 8 years of experience practicing law, with a proven track record in litigation

  • Enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council of India

  • Proven track record of successfully handling complex litigation cases

  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Business development acumen with a demonstrated ability to attract and retain clients

  • Ethical and professional conduct with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice

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Practices

GENERAL CORPORATE

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Experience

12-15 Years

Location

Kolkata

Requirement

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Partner to join and drive the growth of our Corporate Law, M&A and Private Equity Practice. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in advising on M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate restructuring and commercial transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiations and execution.

The Partner will also be responsible for building and expanding the Firm’s corporate clientele, developing new relationships, generating business opportunities and strengthening the Firm’s presence in the corporate and transactional market. The role will also involve building and mentoring a strong team and contributing to the strategic growth of the Practice.

Kolkata is entering a new phase of business and investment activity, creating a strong opportunity for experienced professionals to build and grow a significant practice. The evolving business environment is expected to drive fresh investments, corporate expansion and strategic transactions across key sectors. For legal professionals originally from Bengal but currently practising outside Kolkata, this presents a unique opportunity to establish or re-establish a strong practice in a relatively untapped market, leveraging the Firm’s platform, existing relationships and regional presence to build a substantial and sustainable clientele.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • Lead and manage a team of 4-6 practitioners and be responsible for end-to-end execution of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other business combinations.

  • The successful applicant will report directly to the Managing Partner.

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, build and maintain strong client relationships and represent the Firm at industry events and conferences.

  • Provide strategic and commercially sound legal advice on general corporate matters, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

  • Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transaction processes.

  • Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations and industry trends to provide proactive and informed advice to clients.

  • Conduct legal training for internal teams and clients on corporate and M&A matters. Develop and maintain transaction playbooks and process documentation.

  • Spearhead billing and recovery processes for the Team.

  • Engage in business development initiatives for the Team and Firm and independently explore business development leads for the Firm.

 

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualified LLB or LLM or both from a premier law school in India or abroad (qualified to work in India)

  • At least 12 - 15 years of demonstrated success across M&A, PE/VC transactions with a nationally recognised law firm   

  • Strong judgment and ability to make well-reasoned independent decisions.

  • Advanced understanding of strategic market collaborations and how the firm can leverage themselves into building and fostering healthy client relationships.

  • Outstanding communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and manage a team, build client trust and drive business growth.

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Practices

GENERAL CORPORATE

Experience

12-15 Years

Location

Delhi

Requirement

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Partner to join and drive the growth of our Corporate Law, M&A and Private Equity Practice. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in advising on M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate restructuring and commercial transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiations and execution. The Partner will also be responsible for building and expanding the Firm’s corporate clientele, developing new relationships, generating business opportunities and strengthening the Firm’s presence in the corporate and transactional market. The role will also involve building and mentoring a strong team and contributing to the strategic growth of the Practice.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • Lead and manage a team of 4-6 practitioners and be responsible for end-to-end execution of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other business combinations.

  • The successful applicant will report directly to the Managing Partner.

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, build and maintain strong client relationships and represent the Firm at industry events and conferences.

  • Provide strategic and commercially sound legal advice on general corporate matters, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

  • Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transaction processes.

  • Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations and industry trends to provide proactive and informed advice to clients.

  • Conduct legal training for internal teams and clients on corporate and M&A matters. Develop and maintain transaction playbooks and process documentation.

  • Spearhead billing and recovery processes for the Team.

  • Engage in business development initiatives for the Team and Firm and independently explore business development leads for the Firm.

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualified LLB or LLM or both from a premier law school in India or abroad (qualified to work in India)

  • At least 12 - 15 years of demonstrated success across M&A, PE/VC transactions with a nationally recognised law firm

  • Strong judgment and ability to make well-reasoned independent decisions.

  • Advanced understanding of strategic market collaborations and how the firm can leverage themselves into building and fostering healthy client relationships.

  • Outstanding communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and manage a team, build client trust and drive business growth.

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Currently, we are not hiring for any positions. However, we would like to keep your CV’s in our database for future reference.

Kindly drop your CV’s at recruitment@aquilaw.com

Please note that the applications received on the above mention email address will be considered. Any application sent to other mail ids will not be considered for recruitment.

We are certainly looking for students who have the drive and zeal to be a part of this fastest-growing law firm. The students should be able to possess

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Discipline & hard working

  • Positive attitude in the workplace

Students should be in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of a 5 year course or 2nd or 3rd year of a 3 year course, at the time of application. Any application sent apart from this criteria will not be considered for internship.

You can reach us at internships@aquilaw.com for further details.

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