Internship and Job Opportunity | Corporate Law Roles (M&A, Private Equity & General Corporate) | Mumbai

Vidhigya Associates, Advocates is inviting applications from motivated and committed legal professionals to join its Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and General Corporate Practice at its Mumbai office. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on exposure to complex corporate transactions and regulatory work in a dynamic law firm environment.

We are currently considering applications for the following positions:

1. Paralegal / Long-Term Intern

(M&A, Private Equity & General Corporate)

Nature of Engagement:
Full-time internship for 6–12 months, with a potential opportunity for absorption as an Associate, strictly subject to performance and firm requirements.

Eligibility

• 5th year student of a 5-year integrated law programme
• Demonstrated interest in corporate law, M&A, and commercial transactions

Key Responsibilities

• Legal research on the Companies Act, FEMA (FDI/ODI), SEBI regulations, and allied commercial laws
• Assisting in legal due diligence exercises
• Drafting and vetting ancillary transaction documents including NDAs, commercial contracts, engagement letters, board/shareholder resolutions, legal notices, execution and closing checklists
• Proofreading transaction documents for accuracy, consistency, and cross-referencing
• Supporting regulatory filings and compliance documentation
• Assisting, where required, on select assignments with the Capital Markets team

Compensation: As per prevailing industry standards for paralegals

2. Associate

(M&A, Private Equity & General Corporate)

PQE: Fresher to 1 year post-qualification experience

Key Responsibilities

• Legal research on the Companies Act, FEMA (FDI/ODI), SEBI regulations, and allied commercial laws
• Assisting in legal due diligence exercises
• Drafting, reviewing, and assisting in negotiation of core transaction documents including Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Shareholders’ Agreements (SSA/SHAs), slump sale agreements, and term sheets
• Drafting and vetting ancillary transaction documents such as NDAs, commercial contracts, board/shareholder resolutions, legal notices, execution and closing checklists
• Proofreading transaction documents for formatting, internal consistency, and cross-referencing
• Supporting regulatory filings and compliance documentation
• Assisting, as required, on select assignments with the Capital Markets team

Prior exposure to M&A, PE, or general corporate work (including due diligence and transactions through internships or prior roles) is desirable but not mandatory.

Compensation: As per industry standards, commensurate with experience and performance