Partner - General Corporate And M&A

We are looking for a Partner to join our Corporate, M&A, PE team.

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.

AQUILAWs core practice areas comprise of Corporate, M&A, PE and VC, Dispute Resolution, Criminal Litigation, Tax, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Election and Political Laws, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Data Privacy, Trust and Estates.

The Firm has created an innovative and proactive service design offering end-to-end solutions for a full spectrum of legal services to its clients comprising of Corporates, Government, Central and State PSUs, Banks and Financial Institutions, HNIs, Consultants and others traversing multiple sectors, both domestic and overseas.

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 Firms corporate clientele, developing new relationships, generating business opportunities and strengthening the Firms 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.