Details of the Organization

Axis Capital Limited is a leading financial services provider in India. The firm is known for identifying business potential and enhancing value. It serves corporate, institutional, and individual clients.

Details of the Job/Internship

Axis Capital Limited is hiring a Vice President (VP) – Legal & Compliance in the Corporate Services team, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including engagement letters, term sheets, NDAs, and transaction agreements.
• Prepare and review offer documents, information memoranda, and placement documents.
• Advise the Investment Banking team on SEBI regulations including ICDR, LODR, PIT Regulations, Takeover Code, and related guidelines.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks in proposed transactions and initiatives.
• Provide business-oriented legal advice while safeguarding legal and reputational interests.
• Support internal approvals, legal sign-offs, and documentation for committee, management, and board approvals.
• Work closely with Investment Banking, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Support training and awareness initiatives 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 counsel as required.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); LLM preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience.
• In-house legal experience within an investment bank.
• Hands-on experience in capital markets and M&A transactions.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, M&A, and investment banking transactions.
• Sound knowledge of SEBI regulations, Companies Act, FEMA, and related laws.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple transactions.
• High integrity, judgment, and attention to detail.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Worli, Maharashtra, India

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