Job Summary

Partner - Corporate Law And MA Practices: General Corporate; Mergers and Acquisitions

Experience: 12-15 Years

Kolkata

Requirement

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Partner to join and drive the growth of our Corporate Law, MA and Private Equity Practice. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in advising on MA, 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.

Kolkata is entering a new phase of business and investment activity, creating a strong opportunity for experienced professionals to build and grow a significant practice. The evolving business environment is expected to drive fresh investments, corporate expansion and strategic transactions across key sectors. For legal professionals originally from Bengal but currently practising outside Kolkata, this presents a unique opportunity to establish or re-establish a strong practice in a relatively untapped market, leveraging the Firms platform, existing relationships and regional presence to build a substantial and sustainable clientele.

Responsibilities

- 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 recent 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 MA 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 MA, 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.

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