IPO & Capital Markets

We are looking to hire a strong corporate lawyer with 8–9 years of post-qualification experience in IPO, Pre-IPO Advisory and M&A practice .\n\nThe role is intended for a lawyer who can advise high-growth companies, promoters, founders, investors and boards through the journey from private company to IPO readiness, while also supporting strategic M&A and investment transactions.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nAdvise companies, promoters, investors and selling shareholders on IPOs and equity capital market transactions.\nAssist with IPO execution, including legal due diligence, DRHP/RHP disclosures, offer documents, regulatory filings and transaction coordination.\nAdvise pre-IPO companies on IPO readiness, corporate restructuring, governance, cap table clean-up, shareholder arrangements and board-level preparedness.\nSupport companies on pre-IPO funding rounds, secondary transactions, strategic investments, acquisitions, business transfers and investor exits.\nReview and negotiate transaction documents including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, business transfer agreements and related documents.\nWork closely with merchant bankers, auditors, investors, founders, CFOs, GCs and other intermediaries.\nCoordinate with internal teams on tax, regulatory, employment, IP, competition and disputes issues relevant to IPOs and M&A transactions.\nHelp build templates, checklists, playbooks and knowledge resources for IPO-readiness, capital markets and M&A transactions.\n\nCandidate Profile:\nThe ideal candidate should have:\n8–9 years PQE in a leading law firm or strong in-house legal team.\nExperience in IPOs, capital markets, M&A, private equity, venture capital or late-stage investment transactions.\nStrong understanding of company law, SEBI regulations, corporate governance and transaction documentation.\nExperience in legal due diligence, disclosure work and transaction management.\nAbility to work with founders, promoters, investors, boards and senior management.\nStrong drafting, negotiation, project management and client communication skills.\nEntrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping build a differentiated practice.\n\nPreferred Background:\nPrior experience with IPOs, DRHP drafting, banker-side or issuer-side capital markets work or advising late-stage private companies will be highly valued. Experience in M&A or investment transactions involving technology, consumer, healthcare, manufacturing, fintech, SaaS or other growth sectors would also be useful.