JOB POST: Weekday AI (YC W21) Hiring a M&A LAWYER (Projects) In New Delhi, Delhi, India.

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About the Job Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented M&A Lawyer (Projects) with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in General Corporate Law to join our esteemed legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to build a strong foundation in high-value mergers, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects while working with a leading firm handling complex corporate transactions.

Job Responsibilities:

Transaction Advisory & Execution: Assist in end-to-end M&A transactions including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiations, and closing. Provide legal advisory on both buy-side and sell-side deals across sectors including infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing.
Corporate Structuring & Compliance: Advise clients on optimal business structures, entity formation, shareholder arrangements, and regulatory compliances under Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, and RBI norms.
Project Contracts: Draft and review project documentation such as concession agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and shareholder/joint venture agreements related to infrastructure and energy projects.
Due Diligence: Conduct legal due diligence exercises including review of corporate, contractual, financial, and employment documents, and identify legal risks associated with potential investments or acquisitions.
Documentation & Legal Drafting: Draft, vet, and negotiate key legal documents including term sheets, SPAs, SHAs, MOUs, NDAs, and other commercial contracts relevant to M&A and project-based transactions.
Liaison & Coordination: Coordinate with internal stakeholders, clients, counsels, consultants, and regulatory bodies for smooth execution of deals. Facilitate timely filings, applications, and representations with authorities.
Client Management: Assist in client relationship building through proactive communication, timely delivery of assignments, and identifying opportunities for legal support in business growth areas.

Eligibility & Qualifications:

LL.B. degree from a reputed law school; candidates with an additional CS or LL.M. in Corporate Law will have an added advantage.
1-3 years of relevant experience in corporate law, ideally in M&A and project advisory within a law firm or in-house legal department.
Strong understanding of corporate law, M&A regulations, FEMA, and related statutes.
Solid experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal documents.
Exposure to infrastructure and project-based legal work will be preferred.
Excellent legal research, analytical, and communication skills.
High attention to detail, commercial acumen, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment