Execution Partner - General Corporate Practice

Mumbai (Bombay) Office|

Position

Salaried Partner

Practice Area : Corporate & M&A;

PQE

12+ years post-qualification experience (PQE)

About the Firm

Our client is one of India’s fastest-growing law firms, advising domestic and multinational clients across practices. We have grown rapidly on the strength of our people, our commercial approach and our commitment to responsive, high-quality client service.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the next phase of a high-growth firm. The Partner will lead and build the practice in Mumbai, bring in and manage key client relationships, mentor a talented team, and contribute to firm-wide strategy. We are looking for an entrepreneurial lawyer who combines technical excellence with commercial drive and a genuine appetite for building something lasting.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Business Development

- Originate, win and grow a sustained pipeline of institutional and corporate mandates in Mumbai and beyond.
- Act as the senior relationship partner for key clients, ensuring service excellence and long-term trust.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities with other practices and offices of the firm.
- Represent the firm at industry forums, conferences, regulators and professional bodies.

Practice Leadership & Legal Excellence

- Lead complex, high-value transactions or matters, providing strategic and commercially grounded advice.
- Set and maintain high standards of drafting, advocacy, analysis and client communication.
- Develop the practice strategy, including new service lines, sector focus and pricing models.
- Contribute to thought leadership through articles,



client alerts, seminars and publications.

People & Culture

- Recruit, train, mentor and retain high-calibre associates, senior associates and counsel.
- Build a collaborative, inclusive and performance-driven team culture.
- Conduct fair and constructive performance reviews and support career progression.

Firm Management & Governance

- Take responsibility for matter profitability, billing, collections and efficient resource planning.
- Ensure compliance with Bar Council of India rules, professional ethics, conflict checks, KYC/AML and data confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in partner meetings and help drive the firm’s growth strategy and Mumbai office development.

Candidate Profile

Essential

- LL.B. (or equivalent) from a recognised university
- 12+ years’ post-qualification experience, with substantial experience in [practice area] at a leading law firm or equivalent.
- A demonstrable track record of originating work and managing client relationships; an existing client following will be a strong advantage.
- Proven experience leading and developing teams and managing matters end to end.
- Excellent judgment, communication and negotiation skills, with high personal integrity.

Desirable

- LL.M. or other advanced qualification from a reputed Indian or international institution.




- Relationships with banks, funds, corporates, regulators or in-house legal teams in Mumbai.
- Experience of cross-border work or international law firm referral networks.
- Recognition in leading legal directories such as Chambers, IFLR1000 or Legal 500.

Core Competencies

- Entrepreneurial mindset: ownership of growth, comfort with building teams and practices from the ground up.
- Commercial acumen: understanding of client businesses and the ability to give practical, solutions-oriented advice.
- Leadership: ability to inspire, delegate and hold teams to high standards.
- Collaboration: works seamlessly across practices, offices and seniority levels.
- Integrity & professionalism: highest ethical standards and discretion.

Success Measures

Performance will be assessed against objectives agreed with the Managing Partner. Indicative measures are set out below.

Focus Area

Indicative Measures of Success (first 24 months)

Practice Growth

Client Experience

People & Culture

Quality & Risk

Firm Contribution

Active participation in firm strategy, cross-office referrals and thought leadership

What We Offer

- Competitive remuneration, comprising a fixed component and performance-linked profit share [details to be discussed].
- Genuine influence over firm strategy in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial setting.
- Investment in business development, marketing and technology to support your practice.
- An energetic, collaborative culture that values merit, mentorship and work-life balance.
- Premium office premises in Mumbai and access to the firm’s national network.

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