Corporate Legal Counsel

Our client is looking to hire a Corporate Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Mumbai. The role will report to the General Counsel & Head of Risk and offers a broad scope across corporate transactions, commercial contracts, litigation strategy, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support execution of M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investment transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and commercial contracts

• Advise on corporate law, FEMA, governance, board/shareholder actions, and capital structuring

• Support legal aspects of financing transactions and coordinate with lenders and external counsel

• Manage external counsel on litigation and regulatory disputes; oversee strategy and pleadings

• Implement and monitor Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) compliance activities

• Engage with key external stakeholders including shareholders, lenders, and regulatory authorities

• Track legal and regulatory developments and provide risk mitigation strategies

• Mentor junior legal team members and promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct

Candidate Profile:

• LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from a reputed Indian law school

• 6–8 years of post-qualification experience

• Prior experience in a top-tier corporate law firm is essential

• Strong transactional experience (M&A, investments, corporate advisory)

• Solid understanding of Indian corporate law, FEMA, and regulatory compliance

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently with strong commercial judgment and integrity

Interested professionals may reach out at aryaman@vahura.com.