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Legal Investments (M&A) - General Manager

Paytm
Noida11-13 LPA Posted 28 Apr 2025
FULL TIME
Negotiation
Legal Drafting
corporate transactions
M&A
Risk Management

Job Description

Investment Advisory:

  • Structure the company s corporate transactions to meet the commercial intent.
  • Engage and liaise with external advisors on corporate transactions.
  • Draft, review and negotiate all types of transaction documents including term sheets,
  • non-disclosure agreements, share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements,
  • debenture trust deeds, business transfer agreements, asset sale agreements, schemes of
  • arrangements, etc.
  • Oversee and manage the company s investments and corporate transactions from inception
  • to completion including supervising and coordinating with external law firms, valuers,
  • chartered accountants and different teams of the company.
  • Provide legal advice in response to queries raised by internal stakeholders on matters such
  • as foreign exchange compliance, Companies Act, corporate governance and all matters
  • related to investment and corporate transactions.
  • Business Contract Management:
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of business contracts like licensing
  • agreements, merchant agreements, marketing agreements, support services, etc.
  • Legal Compliance Risk Management:
  • Oversee/ assist, as required, in all legal aspects of the companys operations,
  • ensuring compliance with laws applicable to the company including RBI regulations,
  • data privacy law, consumer protection laws.

  • Advise senior management on corporate governance matters, including compliance
  • with company law, securities regulations, and internal policies.

Superpowers/ Skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • A minimum of 11-13 years experience in the MA practice of a tier-1 or tier-2 full-service lawfirm, with significant expertise in all types of corporate transactions including MA, PE-VC, structured finance, etc.
  • Proven ability to manage complex corporate transactions and lead cross-functional teams
  • including negotiations with counterparties.
  • In-depth knowledge of foreign exchange regulations, corporate law, securities regulations
  • and contract law and a satisfactory understanding of laws relating to data privacy, intellectual property, fintech regulation and consumer protection.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively across different business functions.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal
  • stakeholders.
  • General understanding of tax laws related to investment transactions is a plus.
  • Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team, as required.
  • Ability to analyze transaction-specific legal issues holistically and promptly.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education: LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university; additional qualifications

such as an LLM and/or professional certifications in the relevant fields, are a plus.

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