Roles & Responsibilities:
- Handling due diligence to assess the legal aspects of a transaction. To review contracts, agreements, financial records, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, litigation history, and other relevant documents to identify potential risks and liabilities.
- Structuring the Transaction to work with clients to determine the most suitable structure for the transaction. This involves choosing between asset or stock purchases, negotiating deal terms, and deciding on the legal entity for the new entity formed after the transaction.
- Handling Regulatory Compliance which may apply to the transaction.
- Contract Negotiation and drafting the transaction agreements, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, and shareholder agreements. To ensure that these contracts reflect the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties and protect the clients interests.
- To identify and assess potential legal risks associated with the transaction and develop strategies to mitigate them. This may involve negotiating indemnification provisions and representations and warranties in the contracts.
Skills required
- Preparation/Analyzing Term sheets
- Familiarity on various instruments for raising funds (debt/convertible notes/equity)
- Deep understanding of Corporate Law
- Preparation of SHA/SSA
- Negotiation
- Legal Due Diligence
Qualifications
- Lawyer /Company Secretary with M&A experience in handling transactions and right from analyzing Termsheets to concluding on the transaction documentation like SHA/SSA
