Opportunity Description:
Khaitan Legal Associates (KLA) is inviting applications for the position of Senior Associate for its Corporate Advisory & Transactional Team at its Mumbai office. The firm is looking for an experienced legal professional with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to handle domestic and cross-border transactions, corporate advisory, commercial contract negotiations, and regulatory matters. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.
Details:
• Opportunity: Senior Associate
• Organization: Khaitan Legal Associates (KLA)
• Location: Mumbai
• Mode: In-Office
• Position: Senior Associate
• Practice Area: Corporate Advisory & Transactional Law
• Experience: 5–7 Years PQE
• Qualification: LL.B. or LL.M.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial and transaction documents for domestic and cross-border transactions
• Lead legal due diligence exercises and prepare comprehensive due diligence reports
• Advise clients on matters relating to the Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI Regulations, and other corporate laws
• Independently manage client engagements and ensure timely delivery of legal assignments
• Lead client meetings, negotiations, and discussions while maintaining strong client relationships
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives, legal updates, articles, and client alerts
Eligibility Criteria:
• LL.B. or LL.M. from a recognized institution
• 5–7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate advisory and transactional practice
• Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws
• Excellent drafting, reviewing, and commercial negotiation skills
• Experience in legal due diligence and corporate transactions
• Strong client management, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to mentor junior lawyers and collaborate effectively across teams
Required Skills:
• Corporate and commercial law expertise
• Transaction drafting and negotiation
• Legal due diligence and regulatory advisory
• Stakeholder and client relationship management
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Perks & Benefits:
• Exposure to domestic and cross-border corporate transactions
• Opportunity to work on high-value corporate advisory matters
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Leadership responsibilities with opportunities to mentor junior professionals
Application Process:
• Interested candidates may email their CV to drashti.gandhi@khaitanlegal.com
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