Associate Director/Director - Legal - Mergers & Acquisition - Startup

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We are hiring a seasoned legal professional (around 7 - 10 years PQE) to independently manage fundraise, complex commercial contracts, general corporate matters, and regulatory advisory. The role also involves supporting on compliance matters and partnering closely with business teams to provide strategic legal guidance.

Candidate Profile:

• LL.B. having 7 - 10 years PQE. Mandatory prior experience in Tier 1 and Tier 2 law firms and having strong background in due diligence, M&A or fund-raising transactions.
• Strong drafting & negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.
• Preference will be given to candidates from Tier 1 law schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, redline, negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts with vendors, logistics partners, SaaS/tech provides, contract manufacturers, financial partners, payment aggregators, and material supply agreements.
• Support on corporate transactions (M&A, investment, and fundraising) including drafting of transaction documents and due diligence.
• Develop and standardize contract templates, negotiation playbooks and work with business teams to ensure legal alignment with commercial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, and risk frameworks.

Compliance & Regulatory Advisory:

• Partner with business teams to anticipate legal risks and shape pragmatic solutions.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice on new business initiatives, expansion plans, and risk management.
• Provide legal advisory on laws applicable to business including regulatory laws such as FSSAI, Legal Metrology, labour laws, data protection and allied regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments, interpret implications for the business, and proactively recommend policy/process changes.