Legal Associate

Fair & Just Legal Solutions LLP; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair & Just Legal Solutions LLP in India seeks an Associate Corporate Lawyer with 2–3 years PQE to handle corporate, banking and finance matters. You will draft and review contracts, including loan, security, share purchase and related documents, and assist on M&A and insolvency matters.

The ideal candidate has an LL.B from a reputed university, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of corporate and banking laws.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a reputed university.
• 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in a reputed law firm.
• Experience in corporate, banking and finance matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements, including share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, escrow agreements, security trustee agreements, project finance documents and loan documents.
• Drafting and reviewing loan agreements, mortgage deeds, hypothecation deeds, trust and retention account/escrow agreements, sale deeds, lease deeds, leave and licence agreements, assignment agreements and related documents.
• Advising and assisting on mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions.
• Conducting legal due diligence of companies and preparing title due diligence reports.
• Advising and assisting on insolvency matters, including preparation of resolution plans.
• Preparing legal opinions on the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, SARFAESI, IBC and other banking and commercial laws.

Skills

Corporate & Banking Law

Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Education

LL.B.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements, including share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, escrow agreements, security trustee agreements, project finance documents and loan documents.
• Drafting and reviewing loan agreements, mortgage deeds, hypothecation deeds, trust and retention account/escrow agreements, sale deeds, lease deeds, leave and licence agreements, assignment agreements and related documents.
• Advising and assisting on mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions.
• Conducting legal due diligence of companies and preparing title due diligence reports.
• Advising and assisting on insolvency matters, including preparation of resolution plans.
• Preparing legal opinions on the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, SARFAESI, IBC and other banking and commercial laws.

Qualification & Experience

• LL.B. from a reputed university.
• 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in a reputed law firm.
• Candidates must be working in a corporate law firm or a law firm handling corporate, banking and finance matters.
• Experience in handling corporate, banking and finance matters.
• Good knowledge of corporate and banking laws.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• CS qualification will be an added advantage.