Corporate Lawyer

Role & responsibilities

A. Mergers & Acquisitions Conduct legal due diligence on target entities, partnerships, and technology acquisitions including review of corporate structure, IP ownership, regulatory licenses, and outstanding liabilities. Draft and negotiate transaction documents including term sheets, letters of intent, share purchase agreements, and definitive M&A agreements. Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, and regulatory advisors to ensure timely and compliant transaction closure. Advise the CEO and board on transaction structure, risk allocation, and post-merger integration from a legal standpoint. 1 B. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) Draft MOUs for strategic partnerships, technology collaborations, distribution arrangements, and government-linked engagements. Negotiate MOU terms with domestic and international counterparties balancing speed of execution with appropriate legal protection. Monitor MOU milestones and transition qualifying MOUs to binding definitive agreements; advise on enforceability and jurisdictional considerations. C. Joint Venture Agreements — Including Cross-Border JVs Draft, review, and negotiate Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs) for domestic and cross-border JV structures, with particular attention to governance, profit-sharing, IP ownership, exit mechanisms, and dispute resolution. Manage legal aspects of existing JV arrangements — including LabNow Solutions (USA/India) and the VHP–FirstVitals JV — including compliance with JVA terms, shareholder rights, and board-level governance obligations. Advise on structuring of new cross-border JVs for technology, manufacturing, or market access, including applicable FEMA, FDI policy, and company law considerations. Liaise with foreign legal counsel on multi-jurisdictional JV documentation and regulatory approvals. D. Distribution Agreements & Commercial Contracts Draft and negotiate distribution agreements, exclusive dealer agreements, authorized representative agreements, and channel partner contracts for VHP's product portfolio across India, the Middle East, and Africa. Structure import/distribution arrangements for internationally sourced medical devices (including OTOM, South Korea) in compliance with CDSCO regulations, import licensing requirements, and the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. Manage contract lifecycle for all commercial agreements — including renewals, amendments, termination triggers, and compliance obligations. E. Regulatory & Compliance Legal Support Provide legal support to the regulatory team on CDSCO Test License applications, Manufacturing License agreements, and SaMD regulatory submissions. Advise on compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 as it applies to VHP's SaMD and data-sharing arrangements. Review and advise on employment contracts, vendor agreements, NDA/confidentiality agreements, and IP assignment agreements. F. Corporate Governance & Secretarial Coordination Support the CEO on corporate governance matters, including board resolutions, shareholders' agreements, and statutory filings under the Companies Act, 2013. Maintain a well-organized legal repository of all executed agreements, corporate documents, licenses, and correspondence. Coordinate with external advocates, notaries, embassies, and government offices as required for apostille, legalization, and registration of documents.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualification: LLB (2-year or 5-year integrated) or LLM with specialization in Corporate / Commercial / International Business Law from a recognized university. Enrolment with a State Bar Council is mandatory. Post-Qualification Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on corporate legal practice, in-house or at a reputed law firm with a corporate and M&A practice. Transaction Experience: Demonstrated track record of independently drafting and negotiating MOUs, JVAs, and commercial contracts — not merely in a review or assisting capacity. Cross-Border Exposure: Prior exposure to cross-border transactions, international distribution arrangements, or foreign direct investment documentation is strongly preferred. Medical Device / Healthcare: Prior experience in the MedTech, pharma, or healthcare sector is advantageous but not mandatory. Willingness to develop deep familiarity with CDSCO, MDR 2017, and SaMD regulatory frameworks is essential. Company Law & FEMA: Working knowledge of the Companies Act 2013, FEMA / FDI regulations, and general contract law under the Indian Contract Act is required.