Legal Job Opening: Corporate Lawyer at Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, Mumbai

Founded in 1985 by Mr. V Lakshmikumaran and Mr. V Sridharan with humble beginnings, the firm started with a Tax Practice but has gradually expanded to other areas. We are now a full-service law firm offering litigation, consulting and advisory services in Tax, International Trade, Corporate, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Rights and Food Safety Law is looking to hire a Corporate lawyer for their Mumbai Office.

Job Description:

A three/five-year law degree from a reputed university with an excellent academic record

5-7 years experience in the corporate practice of a well-reputed firm(s).

The following will be desirable/added advantage

Masters in Business Management or Finance;

Overseas Masters degree from a reputed institute

License to practice in overseas jurisdictions

Qualified chartered accountant or company secretary, though law degree should be the priority

Overseas work experience

Knowledge Areas:

Good knowledge of company law, FEMA, FDI, SEBI and RBI regulations, Competition law and policy

Working knowledge of the Contract Act, Constitution

Deep understanding of at least two areas of corporate practice

Worked as a team member (senior associate) on large or medium-sized transactions with a team of associates, working on joint ventures, M&A, private equity, restructuring, agreements.

Able to formulate opinions in corporate law areas after due research

Drafting and negotiating of agreements on the above subjects in semi-final form

Able to draft a due diligence report with inputs from associates, can plan and execute due diligence including compiling checklists and co-ordinate activity

Up to date knowledge of current case law on corporate and changing regulations

Fluency in or learning a foreign language

Other Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to interact with clients confidently and with legal knowledge of a subject

Good team player, willing to train and coach younger associates

Analytical ability- able to analyse laws and apply the same for practical use

Excellent turnaround time, detailed oriented, ready to get to the bottom of a problem, not skim it from a height

Tech-savvy, able to use the computer efficiently

Understanding knowledge management

High level of integrity, honesty and commitment to work ethics

Excellent research skills, an active participant in KM, writing external and internal articles and papers

Interest and flair for business development

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About the Company:

Founded in 1985 by Mr. V Lakshmikumaran and Mr. V Sridharan with humble beginnings, the firm started with a Tax Practice but has gradually expanded to other areas. We are now a full-service law firm offering litigation, consulting and advisory services in Tax, International Trade, Corporate, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Rights and Food Safety Law through the support of our 700+ professionals.

Our clients include several Fortune 500 companies, Indian industry leaders & groups as well as small & medium enterprises. The firm has eleven offices located across India in New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Allahabad.

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