Revenue Partner-Legal

AimsHR; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AimsHR seeks an experienced Partner to establish and scale its Mumbai practice from the ground up. The candidate will drive M&A and corporate advisory work, originate mandates, and build a strategic client network across corporates, promoters, and investors.

You will lead business development, manage engagements, and ensure profitable growth while shaping a high-performance legal team in a dynamic market. This is a unique leadership opportunity in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognised university.
• 10+ years of experience in M&A and corporate law.
• Proven ability to acquire clients and originate mandates.
• Strong network among corporates, investors and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and scale the Mumbai practice with a growth strategy.
• Lead M&A and corporate advisory transactions end-to-end.
• Develop client relationships and originate mandates.
• Build and mentor a high-performing legal team.

Skills

M&A

Corporate law

Business development

Client acquisition

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

LL.B. degree

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial legal professional to join the firm as a Partner and establish and scale its Mumbai practice from the ground up.

The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, significant experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate advisory, a proven track record of client acquisition, and the ability to generate business, build strategic relationships, and develop a profitable legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice Development: Establish and scale the Mumbai practice, develop a growth strategy, and build the firm's market presence.
• Business Development: Acquire new clients, originate legal mandates, build referral networks, and drive revenue growth.
• M&A and Corporate Advisory: Lead domestic and cross-border acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and commercial transactions.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop relationships with corporates, promoters, investors, private equity and venture capital funds, and financial institutions.
• Practice Areas: Drive business across corporate and commercial advisory, private equity and venture capital, banking and finance, dispute resolution, and hospitality and real estate.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a legal team, manage client engagements, and ensure quality service delivery.
• Financial Performance: Drive billing, collections, profitability, and sustainable growth of the Mumbai practice.

Candidate Profile

• LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
• 10+ years of experience
• Strong experience in M&A, acquisitions, and corporate and commercial law.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire clients, originate mandates, and generate business.
• Established professional network among corporates, investors, promoters, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, relationship management, and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a practice from inception.

Key Performance Expectations

• Establish and expand the firm's Mumbai presence.
• Generate new clients, mandates, and sustainable revenue.
• Build a strong pipeline of corporate and transactional work.
• Develop a high-performing team and long-term client relationships