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Job Post: Vacancy for Legal Associate (Fund Raising/Debt Raising) at Jai Kisan, Mumbai

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About Job

The Jai Kisan team is dedicated towards executing our mission and is passionate towards supporting the transformation of rural India. Entrepreneurism and passion with a drive for results are core values we seek in every member of our team. Our team comes with a varied industry experience from private equity to management consultancy to capital markets, working towards building a franchise that delivers sustainable financing to rural India.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Ensure legal compliance surrounding corporate fund-raising activities (equity and debt) with prospective investors
  • Drafting/ managing documentation for the fund offerings and allied documents
  • Analyzing legal implications and enforcing risk implications of various investment products/securities.
  • Should be able to negotiate SHA / SSA from a company perspective. Knowledge of DOH is a must. Will be responsible to managing DTA, DTD and all DOH related matters.
  • Managing all documentation post fund raise
  • Providing legal and compliance knowledge for any M&A opportunities.
  • Supporting marketing and investor service activities, including preparation of reports, bench-marking, presentations, etc.
  • Conducting legal research and reviewing the company’s litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions
  • Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the organization
  • Managing the regulatory aspects of the company’s business and taking proactive decisions and recommending appropriate actions to the company’s leadership.
  • Managing organization’s intellectual property and structure agreements in a manner that is legally favorable
  • Promulgating and creating directives of corporate acts and decisions

Core Competencies

The roles and responsibilities for the position is structured around the legal aspects of fund raising (equity & debt) for the organization
  • Experience in capital markets M&A law
  • Banking and fintech experience would be preferred
  • Prior in-house or start up experience will be an additional advantage
  • Business savvy – Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality
  • Strong knowledge and experience of working on Content / IP laws / agreements
  • Proficient legal experience in fund investments, venture capital financing and M&A
  • Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Deep knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses
RoleFull Time
LocationMumbai
CTCBased on Profile
QualificationLegal degree from accredited, top-tier law school (LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. / LL.M)
Experience2 – 5 years practice with an established law firm having handled NBFC/ Banking clients or with any NBFC/ fintech company

How to Apply?

Application Link is here: Jai Kisan (jai-kisan.com)

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