Lead Legal (M&A and Contracts)

UltraTech Cement is seeking a commercially oriented legal professional to join its Legal function as Manager - Legal, based at Worli, Mumbai.

This role offers an opportunity to work on high-impact mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, corporate transactions, and commercial contracting initiatives that support the organization's growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end M&A transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, business transfers, strategic investments, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize transaction and commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements, supply agreements, procurement contracts, equipment purchase agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and conveyance deeds.
• Lead and manage legal due diligence exercises, identify transaction risks, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Advise business stakeholders on transaction structuring, legal implications, regulatory requirements, and deal strategy.
• Support regulatory filings, approvals, and compliance requirements across applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with business, finance, tax, compliance, secretarial, HR, and operational teams to facilitate seamless transaction execution.
• Manage external legal counsel and advisors to ensure quality and timely delivery of legal support.
• Drive transaction closures, including management of Conditions Precedent (CP), Conditions Subsequent (CS), and post-closing obligations.

Desired Profile

• LL.B. from a reputed institution.
• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in M&A and corporate transactions at a leading law firm and/or a large corporate legal function.
• Strong expertise in corporate law, transaction documentation, due diligence, and commercial contracts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.

Why Join Us

As part of one of the world's leading cement manufacturers, you will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic transactions, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting the organization's organic and inorganic growth initiatives.

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