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 MA, 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 (MA, 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. Read more