Corporate & Capital Markets lawyer (Principal Associate)

Xpress Services; Delhi; Sur place; INR 4 000 000 - 7 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Xpress Services in India seeks a senior lawyer with substantial experience in law firms and corporate commercial transactions, including M&A and capital markets.

The role requires handling end-to-end deal lifecycle from structuring to closing and advising on regulatory considerations. Law firm background at a similar level is mandatory.

Qualifications

• LLB / BA LLB / BBA LLB from a recognized university.
• 8-12 years of transaction-focused legal experience with law firms or fast-paced technology companies.
• Proven experience in M&A, joint ventures, investments, and multi-party negotiations.
• Strong drafting, due diligence, and regulatory (merger control / FDI) skills.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate and draft merger, stock purchase and asset purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and post-closing arrangements.
• Structure earn-out, indemnification and escrow terms, balancing commercial objectives with legal protections.
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and strategic transactions across the full deal lifecycle.
• Conduct legal due diligence across corporate, financial, regulatory, and operational matters; prepare due diligence reports and risk memoranda.
• Manage regulatory approvals, including antitrust and merger control filings, foreign investment clearances, and industry-specific requirements.
• Advise senior management and business teams on deal strategy, post-closing integration, financings, governance, and international expansion.

Connaissances

M&A experience

Due diligence

Regulatory filings

Joint ventures

Negotiation

Strategic deals

Formation

LLB / BA LLB / BBA LLB

Description du poste

We are looking for a senior lawyer who has experience of working in law firms and having worked in Corporate commericial transactions (M&A etc) and capital markets.

This requirement is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and draft merger, stock purchase and asset purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and post-closing arrangements.
• Structure earn-out, indemnification and escrow terms, balancing commercial objectives with legal protections.
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and strategic transactions across the full deal lifecycle.
• Conduct legal due diligence across corporate, financial, regulatory, and operational matters; prepare due diligence reports and risk memoranda.
• Manage regulatory approvals, including antitrust and merger control filings, foreign investment clearances, and industry-specific requirements.
• Advise senior management and business teams on deal strategy, post-closing integration, financings, governance, and international expansion.

Requirements

• LLB / BA LLB / BBA LLB from a recognized university.
• 8-12 years of transaction-focused legal experience with law firms or fast-paced technology companies.
• Proven experience in M&A, joint ventures, investments, and multi-party negotiations.
• Strong drafting, due diligence, and regulatory (merger control / FDI) skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Confident and professional approach to client handling.

Opportunities -

Deal Exposure - Lead high-value M&A and strategic transactions from structuring to closing.

Skill Development - Sharpen negotiation, due diligence, and regulatory expertise.

Growth Path - A genuine opportunity to grow into a leadership role in a growing practice.

NOTE - Law firm experience is mandatory at similar level.