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About the Job Opportunity
As a Capital Markets Lawyer, you will play a key role in advising clients on equity transactions, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on public offerings (FPOs), rights issues, qualified institutional placements (QIPs), and private placements. You will work closely with domestic and international clients, regulatory bodies, and stock exchanges to ensure smooth execution of transactions while managing legal risks effectively.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and support on a broad range of equity capital market transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations.
- Draft and review offer documents, prospectuses, placement memoranda, and other transaction documents.
- Assist in the due diligence process, identifying potential legal and compliance risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with regulators, including SEBI, stock exchanges, and depositories, to ensure timely approvals and clearances for transactions.
- Negotiate and coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, underwriters, legal counsel, auditors, and regulators, to facilitate seamless deal execution.
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments and market trends affecting equity capital markets and advise clients accordingly.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing within the firm’s capital markets practice.
Eligibility & Qualifications:
- PQE: 4-6 years of hands-on experience in equity capital market transactions gained at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team.
- In-depth knowledge of Indian securities laws, including the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulations.
- Demonstrated experience handling IPOs, QIPs, rights issues, and other public and private equity offerings.
- Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple transactions simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
Contact Details
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