Transaction Specialist Lawyer

Job Title: Transaction Specialist Lawyer
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 7-10 years Post Qualification Experience (P.Q.E.)

Areas of Expertise:

• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation related to:
  • Day-to-day business operations
  • Fund-raising and debt-raising transactions
  • Investments made by the business
  • Internal governance and employee-related documentation
• Negotiation and structuring of corporate transactions
• Coordination with external legal advisors for complex transactions

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Documentation & Drafting:

   • Prepare, review, and negotiate agreements, term sheets, shareholder agreements, loan agreements, employment contracts, and other key documents.
   • Ensure legal accuracy, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives.

2. External Counsel Management:

   • Identify and engage external legal counsels or law firms for specialized and complex transactions.
   • Coordinate with external advisors to ensure seamless execution of legal matters.

3. Transaction Support & Execution:

   • Work closely with internal teams to facilitate fund-raising, debt-raising, and investment transactions.
   • Provide legal inputs and structuring advice to optimize commercial outcomes.
   • Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.

4. Timely Completion of Assignments:

   • Support the legal leadership in ensuring all documentation and legal tasks are completed within deadlines.
   • Maintain a strong repository of legal documents and best practices for transactional matters.

Qualifications & Skills:

• LLB from a reputed law school.
• 7-10 years of experience in corporate transactions, M&A, fund-raising, debt financing, and commercial contracting.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Experience in working with business teams and external legal advisors.