Senior Associate Lawyer, 3 to 5 years in New Delhi

Job Description

• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Advise on corporate governance issues, including board management, shareholder agreements, compliance with securities regulations, and adherence to corporate law requirements.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Lead and support corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. Conduct legal due diligence, draft transaction agreements, and negotiate terms.
• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of insolvency, including bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, liquidation, and debt recovery.
• Client Representation: Represent clients in insolvency proceedings, both in and out of court, including formal insolvency procedures
• Litigation Support: Advise clients on contentious insolvency matters, including fraudulent conveyance claims, preference actions, and directors\' duties in distressed situations.
• Documentation and Drafting: Draft and review a wide variety of legal documents, including insolvency petitions, settlement agreements, deeds of arrangement, and restructuring plans.
• Strategic Advice: Provide strategic advice to creditors, debtors, and stakeholders regarding risk management, recovery options, and the impact of insolvency proceedings on their business or financial position.
• Compliance & Regulatory Matters: Ensure clients are in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines, including those governing insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (such as litigation, corporate, and tax) to provide integrated legal solutions for clients dealing with financial distress.
• Market Intelligence: Stay up to date with developments in insolvency law, case law, and best practices, advising clients on any changes that may affect their business.
• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, such as supplier contracts, licensing arrangements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and partnership contracts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including securities laws, antitrust, data protection, and industry-specific regulations.

• Commercial Litigation: Familiar with all aspects of commercial litigation, including disputes related to contracts, business torts, employment law, and regulatory issues.
• Case Handling: Represent the company in all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy and settlement discussions to trial preparation, courtroom appearances, and post-trial motions.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Manage alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration, including drafting settlement agreements and conducting negotiations.
• Appeal Drafting & Case Strategy: Prepare appellate briefs, motions, and other legal documents for appeals, ensuring a strategic approach to case handling. Represent the company in appellate courts and provide detailed case strategies for appeals in both corporate and litigation matters.
• Litigation Risk Management: Evaluate potential litigation risks, advise on strategies for dispute avoidance, and implement preventive legal measures in business operations.

• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research to support litigation, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters, ensuring up-to-date advice and strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior management and other departments, providing legal counsel on business operations, transactions, and disputes.
• Documentation & Reporting: Draft and review legal documents, including litigation filings, contracts, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all written communication.