Details of the Organization

Axis Capital Limited (erstwhile Enam Securities Private Limited) is one of India’s leading financial service providers, recognised for its ability to identify business potential and enhance value. The organisation leverages its experience in evaluating businesses to mobilise resources for corporate and institutional clients while enabling profitable deployment of resources for investors, with a culture rooted in ethics, innovation, and financial discipline.

Details of the Job/Internship

Axis Capital Limited is hiring a Vice President – Investment Banking Legal with experience of 10–15 years to join its Worli office. The role sits within the Corporate Services department under the Legal & Compliance team and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer, supporting investment banking transactions, regulatory advisory, and governance processes.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including engagement letters, term sheets, NDAs, share purchase/subscription agreements, shareholders’ agreements, offer documents, information memoranda, and placement documents.
• Advise the Investment Banking team on applicable SEBI regulations including ICDR, LODR, PIT Regulations, Takeover Code, and other relevant circulars and guidelines.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks associated with proposed transactions and business initiatives.
• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice while safeguarding the firm’s legal and reputational interests.
• Support internal approvals, legal sign-offs, and documentation for Investment Banking Committee, Management, and Board approvals.
• Collaborate with Investment Bankers, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams to facilitate smooth deal execution and reporting.
• Support training and awareness initiatives for Investment Banking teams on legal and regulatory developments.
• Assist in developing and updating standard templates, playbooks, and legal SOPs for investment banking activities.
• Liaise with regulators and external counsels as required for transactions.
• Demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation, analytical ability, stakeholder management, integrity, judgement, and attention to detail while managing multiple transactions under tight timelines.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); LLM preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience.
• In-house legal role within an investment bank.
• Prior hands-on experience in capital markets and M&A transactions is essential.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

Address

Worli, Maharashtra, India.

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