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Legal Associate/ Senior Associate Jobs in New Delhi, Delhi, India at Sarvaank Associates
Title: Legal Associate/ Senior Associate
Company: Sarvaank Associates
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Company Description
Sarvaank Associates is a boutique law firm specializing in start-up advisory, private equity, and venture capital and M&A. The firm partners with founders, funds, and family offices on investment structuring, fund formation, and portfolio transactions. With strong expertise in mergers & acquisitions, corporate commercial advisory, data privacy, and regulatory compliance, Sarvaank delivers strategic, end-to-end legal support tailored to high-growth businesses and investors.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Associate/Senior Associate role based in New Delhi, aligned with Sarvaank Associates’ focus on start-ups, private equity, and venture capital. The role involves drafting and reviewing investment documents, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, and other transaction-related documentation. It requires conducting in-depth legal research on corporate, regulatory, and data privacy frameworks, and providing advisory support on private equity/VC investments, fund-related matters, and M&A transactions.
The position also includes assisting in due diligence, transaction structuring, and regulatory compliance for high-growth companies and investors. You will engage directly with founders, funds, and family offices, manage client communications, and deliver tailored, strategic legal solutions that support clients across their business lifecycle.
Qualifications
- LL.B. from a recognized law school; LL.M. or specialization in corporate/commercial law is an advantage.
- 1–3 years (Associate) or 3–5 years (Senior Associate) of experience in corporate law, private equity/VC transactions, or M&A, the designation shall depend on relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and general corporate-commercial laws.
- Prior experience in drafting and negotiating investment documents (SHA, SSA, SPA, term sheets, commercial agreements, etc.).
- Experience assisting on due diligence, transaction structuring, and regulatory compliance matters.
- Familiarity with start-up ecosystem, cap tables, ESOPs, and fund investments is preferred.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare clear, well-structured legal opinions.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to handle client interactions independently.
- High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to work in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
"Candidates must have prior law firm experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, M&A, or commercial transactions."
- Interested candidates may write to us on [email protected], copy to [email protected].
