Job Description
Our client, a leading law firm, is looking for an accomplished and entrepreneurial General Corporate Partner to join their team in Mumbai or Delhi. The ideal candidate should come with a strong practice, a well-established book of business (approximately 1.5x of current compensation), and a vision for building and expanding the firm’s corporate practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the General Corporate practice in Mumbai/Delhi, focusing on high-value and complex corporate matters.
- Advise clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, restructuring, and general advisory.
- Represent leading corporates, private equity funds, and institutional clients in both domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, leveraging your market reputation and expertise.
- Collaborate with other practice groups to provide comprehensive and seamless legal solutions.
- Actively contribute to the firm’s business development initiatives and strategic growth.
- Mentor and guide a team of associates, fostering professional development and maintaining service excellence.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in general corporate transactions, with a proven track record of managing complex and high-value deals.
- A strong client base with a portable book of business valued at approximately INR 1 Cr or more, coming with a team is appreciated.
- Exceptional client relationship management and business development skills.
- Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and grow a team.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the strategic vision to expand the practice.
- Only candidates with a pure law firm background will be considered. Applications with in-house experience will not be entertained.
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned General Corporate professional to drive and shape a key practice area at one of India’s most respected law firms.