Principal Associate – Capital Markets

Key Responsibilities:

– Negotiate and draft merger, stock purchase and asset purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and post-closing arrangements.

– Structure earn-out, indemnification and escrow terms, balancing commercial objectives with legal protections.

– Lead mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and strategic transactions across the full deal lifecycle.

– Conduct legal due diligence across corporate, financial, regulatory, and operational matters; prepare due diligence reports and risk memoranda.

– Manage regulatory approvals, including antitrust and merger control filings, foreign investment clearances, and industry-specific requirements.

– Advise senior management and business teams on deal strategy, post-closing integration, financings, governance, and international expansion.

Requirements:

– LLB / BA LLB / BBA LLB from a recognized university.

– 8 – 12 years of transaction-focused legal experience with law firms or fast-paced technology companies.

– Proven experience in M&A, joint ventures, investments, and multi-party negotiations.

– Strong drafting, due diligence, and regulatory (merger control / FDI) skills.

– Strong sense of ownership and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

– Fluent in both Hindi and English, with a confident and professional approach to client handling.

Opportunities:

– Deal Exposure: Lead high-value M&A and strategic transactions from structuring to closing.

– Skill Development: Sharpen negotiation, due diligence, and regulatory expertise.

– Growth Path: A genuine opportunity to grow into a leadership role in a growing practice.