Manager - Legal

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified and detail-oriented legal professional to manage and support the legal, corporate, regulatory and company secretarial requirements of a family office and its Indian and overseas entities.

The role will involve legal drafting, corporate compliance, FEMA and ODI matters, cross-border investments, joint venture structuring, loan transactions, offshore entity management, property-related documentation and coordination with internal teams and external advisers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate legal, regulatory compliance, transaction advisory or company secretarial matters.
• Company Secretary qualification is preferable.
• Experience in a law firm or legal department of corporate group will be preferred.
• Practical exposure to FEMA, ODI, cross-border transactions, corporate structuring and commercial contracts is desirable.

Key Attributes

• Proactive and capable of taking ownership of assigned matters.
• Commercially aware and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Capable of working across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Able to prioritise competing assignments and work within strict deadlines.
• Precise, organised and thorough in documentation and follow-up.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong legal drafting, review and negotiation skills.
• Sound knowledge of corporate and commercial laws, company law and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, Overseas Direct Investment regulations and other applicable RBI regulations.
• Experience in structuring and documenting joint ventures, investments, acquisitions, loans and inter-company funding arrangements.
• Understanding of offshore corporate structures, investment holding structures, trusts and family office governance.
• Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, ownership and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal documentation management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
• Manage legal and regulatory compliance for Indian and offshore entities.
• Monitor compliance calendars, statutory filings, and regulatory obligations.
• Advise on legal risks and regulatory developments.
2. FEMA, ODI & Cross-Border Transactions
• Support FEMA, ODI, FDI, RBI and cross-border compliance matters.
• Coordinate overseas investments, remittances, funding structures, and regulatory filings.
• Liaise with banks, regulators, consultants, and legal advisors.
3. Contract Drafting & Documentation
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial, corporate, investment, financing, employment, property, and service agreements.
• Maintain legal documentation and contract repositories.
• Prepare legal briefs, notes, and management summaries.
4. Investments, JV Structuring & Corporate Transactions
• Support joint ventures, investments, acquisitions, restructurings, and strategic transactions.
• Review and negotiate SHA, SSA, SPA, JVA, and related transaction documents.
• Assist with legal due diligence and transaction execution.
5. Loans & Financing Transactions
• Draft and review loan agreements, inter-company funding arrangements, guarantees, and security documents.
• Support domestic and cross-border lending and borrowing transactions.
6. Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance
• Prepare board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, and corporate records.
• Coordinate board meetings, corporate actions, and governance matters.
• Maintain statutory registers and liaison with company secretaries and registered agents.
7. Offshore Entities & Family Office Support
• Support governance and administration of offshore companies, trusts, and investment structures.
• Coordinate with external advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with succession planning, trust, and holding structure documentation.
8. Management & Reporting
• Act as the central point of contact for legal and compliance matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel, consultants, auditors, and service providers.
• Prepare regular reports, Trackers and updates for management and promoters.