Legal Associate at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Lawlit; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) in New Delhi seeks a Legal Associate for its Corporate & Commercial practice. You will work with partners on marquee cross-border and domestic transactions, JVs, private equity, and regulatory advisory matters.

The role requires 1–3 years of corporate/M&A experience, strong drafting skills, and keen commercial acumen to manage tight deal timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. from recognized institution or premier National Law University (NLU).
• 1–3 years corporate/M&A experience at an established law firm or tier-one boutique practice.
• Impeccable drafting skills, strong commercial acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tight deal timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Transaction Structuring & Execution: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating core transaction documents including SPA, SHA, asset transfer agreements, and joint venture contracts.
• Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence across target entities, identifying regulatory hurdles and compliance risks.
• Regulatory & Compliance Advisory: Provide well-researched opinions on matters involving Companies Act, FEMA regulations, RBI mandates, and SEBI regulations.
• Client Engagement: Liaise with domestic conglomerates, multinational corporations, and private equity sponsors throughout deal life cycles.

Skills

Drafting skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Corporate/M&A experience

Education

LL.B. or B.A. LL.B.

Job description

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), one of India's preeminent full-service law firms, is seeking an ambitious, sharp, and high-performing Legal Associate to join its market-leading Corporate & Commercial practice group in New Delhi.

About the Role

As an Associate within the Corporate practice, you will work closely with industry-acclaimed partners on marquee cross-border and domestic transactions, strategic joint ventures, private equity investments, and intricate regulatory advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Structuring & Execution: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating core transaction documents including Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), asset transfer agreements, and joint venture contracts.
• Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence exercises across target entities, identifying regulatory hurdles and compliance risks.
• Regulatory & Compliance Advisory: Provide well-researched, actionable opinions on matters involving the Companies Act, FEMA regulations, RBI mandates, and SEBI regulations.
• Client Engagement: Liaise proactively with domestic conglomerates, multinational corporations, and private equity sponsors throughout deal life cycles.

Candidate Profile

• LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. degree from a recognized institution or premier National Law University (NLU).
• 1–3 years of dedicated corporate/M&A experience at an established law firm or tier-one boutique practice.
• Impeccable drafting skills, strong commercial acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tight deal timelines in a fast-paced environment.