Job Description

Desired Candidate Profile:

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Job Title: Assistant Professor

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Department: Law

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Assistant Professor – Corporate Law

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Position Overview:

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The School of Legal Studies invites applications from dynamic, accomplished, and research-oriented legal academics for the position of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor specializing in Corporate Law. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, academic administration, and institutional service.

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Specialization:

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Corporate Law

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Preference for expertise in one or more of the following areas:

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· Corporate Governance

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· Company Law

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· Mergers and Acquisitions

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· Corporate Finance and Securities Regulation

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· Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law

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· Corporate Restructuring

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· Capital Markets Law

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· Directors' Duties and Corporate Accountability

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· Shareholders' Rights and Remedies

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· Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Law

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· Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring

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· ESG, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

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· Corporate Law and Artificial Intelligence

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· Technology, Digital Businesses and Corporate Regulation

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Key Responsibilities:

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· Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Corporate Law, Company Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities Law, Insolvency Law, Corporate Finance, and related areas, according to institutional requirements.

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· Develop and deliver engaging, contemporary, and research-informed courses using innovative and project-based pedagogical methods.

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· Design and supervise case studies, corporate law simulations, drafting exercises, transactional exercises, and other experiential learning activities.

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· Conduct high-quality independent and collaborative research in corporate and commercial law and publish research in reputed national and international journals, edited volumes, and other scholarly platforms.

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· Supervise undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral research projects, where applicable.

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· Contribute to curriculum development and periodically update courses to reflect legislative amendments, regulatory developments, and emerging judicial trends.

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· Engage students in contemporary corporate law issues through seminars, workshops, guest lectures, conferences, and practitioner-led sessions.

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· Develop certificate courses, executive education programmes, and professional training programmes in areas such as Corporate Governance, M&A;, Corporate Compliance, Insolvency, Securities Regulation, and Corporate Legal Practice.

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· Establish and maintain academic and professional collaborations with law firms, corporations, regulatory bodies, insolvency professionals, financial institutions, and other relevant organizations.

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· Contribute to interdisciplinary research involving corporate law, technology, artificial intelligence, data governance, sustainability, finance, economics, and business regulation.

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· Participate actively in faculty committees, academic administration, institutional development, accreditation activities, and other responsibilities assigned by the School or University.

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· Contribute to faculty development initiatives and promote a team-oriented academic environment.

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· Participate in national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and other academic and professional forums.

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· Mentor students and support their academic, research, mooting, corporate law, and professional development activities.

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Required Qualifications & Skills:

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· LL.M. / equivalent postgraduate degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in Corporate Law, Company Law, Commercial Law, Business Law, Securities Law, or a closely related discipline, from a recognized university.

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· Ph.D. in Law is Corporate Law or a closely related field.

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· NET or equivalent qualification, wherever applicable under prevailing regulatory and institutional requirements.

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· Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant rules, regulations, and judicial developments.

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· Familiarity with related corporate and commercial regulatory frameworks, including securities and capital markets regulation, insolvency and bankruptcy law, corporate governance, and merger and acquisition regulations.

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· Familiarity with relevant international and comparative corporate law frameworks is desirable.

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· Prior university-level teaching experience is desirable.

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· Candidates with significant professional experience in corporate law practice, transactional work, corporate advisory, M&A;, securities regulation, insolvency, or corporate compliance will be preferred.

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· Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

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· Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.

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· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.

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· Commitment to innovative teaching, student mentoring, interdisciplinary research, and academic excellence.

📌 Assistant Professor - Law (Corporate Law) (Gurugram)
🏢 K.R. Mangalam University
📍 Gurugram