Desired Candidate Profile:

nJob Title: Assistant Professor

nDepartment: Law

nAssistant Professor – Corporate Law

nPosition Overview:

nThe School of Legal Studies invites applications from energetic, 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.

nSpecialization:

nCorporate Law

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