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

Requirement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage corporate transactions, including investments (cross border and domestic), private equity transactions, venture capital transactions,  joint ventures, and other business combinations.

• Lead the corporate team and carry out due diligences with minimal partner supervision.

• Provide strategic legal advice on general corporate matters including relevant sectoral laws and applicable regulations.

• Drafting general corporate and commercial contracts including but not limited to Service Agreements, NDAs, MSAs, software license agreements, supply agreements, etc.

• 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.

• Mentor and supervise associates, ensuring high-quality legal work and professional development.

• Should have a strong work ethic and maintain strict adherence to internal and external timelines.

Essential Criteria:

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

• At least 5 years of demonstrated success across M&A, PE/VC transactions with a nationally recognised law firm.  

• Solution – oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions independently with minimal to no partner supervision.

• Drive for technical superiority by staying abreast of developments in the law and be the go-to subject matter expert.

Requirement

• Independently prepare first drafts of documentation such as share purchase agreements, share subscription agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, business transfer agreements, and other similar transaction documents.

• Carry out due diligences with minimal partner supervision.

• Provide strategic legal advice on general corporate matters including relevant sectoral laws and applicable regulations. 

• Drafting general corporate and commercial contracts including but not limited to Service Agreements, NDAs, MSAs, software license agreements, supply agreements, etc.

• 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.

• Should have a strong work ethic and maintain strict adherence to internal and external timelines. 

• Essential Criteria:

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

• At least 3 years of demonstrated success across M&A, PE/VC transactions with a nationally recognised law firm.  

• Solution – oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions with minimal supervision. 

• Drive for technical superiority by staying abreast of developments in the law and be the go-to subject matter expert.

• Solid understanding on wide range of complex laws within the Corporate and M&A practice area and to build on this knowledge.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and high degree of attention to detail.

Requirement

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Business Planning

• Understand the Firm’s strategic plan and ensure that the Firm’s business development objectives support the overall plan.

• Assist in the development and execution of annual business plans for each practice group of the Firm.

• Track business development activities carried out by the Firm and its members.

• Track trends and developments in Firm management and new practices.

• Track competitor information.

• Collaborate with external consultants and service providers (if any) on marketing approach, maximise business opportunities.

• Collaborate with partners to promote their respective practices, identify client opportunities and develop cross-practice service lines.

• Track all BD expenditures.

Client Development

• Proactively work with partners to target and develop clients in line with the Firm’s annual business plan and overall vision.

• Assist partners with client opportunities e.g. (background research, preparation of questionnaires, note taking/participation in visits with partners, etc.) and track these opportunities.

• Assist the Firm in development and execution of its International Referrals (IR) program, identify opportunities for collaboration with international firms and clients and develop marketing materials to support the IR program. 

Marketing Materials

• Develop materials that can be used to consistently communicate with clients and prospective clients on Firm related news, events and business development initiatives.

• Identify and develop marketing materials required by practitioners in the Firm.

• Conceive of innovative ways to engage internal and external clients with products and services.

Credentials

• Manage standards and procedures to ensure that the Firm’s work experience (deals or matters) is collected on a regular and timely basis.

• Maintain up-to-date reports on awards, achievements and rankings of the Firm.

• Prepare comprehensive Firm and practice-related submissions to relevant directories and league tables in cooperation with the appropriate practice teams and the administration team.

Conferences and Seminars

• Identify, organize and evaluate strategic sponsorships.

• Identify, evaluate and coordinate the Firm's involvement with key memberships in relevant influential organizations.

• Identify, coordinate and evaluate speaking opportunities at conferences and seminars.

• Help develop content for conferences and seminars.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Criteria:

• LL.B and/or MBA. Candidates with both qualifications will be prioritised.

• At least 10 years of marketing/business development experience within a professional services environment. Prior experience in similar roles in Tier I law firms will be prioritised.

• Competitive intelligence research knowledge.

Personal & Technical Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Interest or background in law and law firm management.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare specialized written materials.

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

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

• Advanced understanding of strategic marketing and communications.

• Self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including pleasant nature and ability to influence others.

• High degree of attention to detail.