Details of the Organization

Turbostart is a startup fund and accelerator that acts as a catalyst for innovation and growth. Its mission is to propel early-stage startups into the future by providing comprehensive support in technology, marketing, strategy, and beyond. With five years and five funds, Turbostart has supported over 50 startups across sectors, stages, and geographies. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Turbostart is hiring a Senior Legal Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join their office in Bengaluru. The candidate will manage the entire lifecycle of Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) transactions while overseeing key legal and regulatory functions. The role requires strong expertise in M&A, corporate law, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance under Category I (CAT I) AIFs.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute PE/VC investment transactions, including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and closing support.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SEBI AIF Regulations for Category I funds, including filings, reporting, governance, and disclosures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate investment agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, securities subscription agreements, share purchase agreements, and term sheets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including MSAs, customer/vendor agreements, IP agreements, SAAS agreements, and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, investors, and portfolio companies to manage transactions and legal needs.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining fund formation documents such as PPMs and contribution agreements.
• Provide advisory support on the Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, and other corporate and securities laws.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.).
• Additional qualifications such as CS, LLM, or certifications in Securities Laws are an advantage.
• 4–6 years of post-qualification experience in a tier 1 or tier 2 corporate law firm, AIF fund house, or corporate legal team handling PE/VC transactions.
• Mandatory experience in AIF Category I fund compliance and regulatory management.
• Experience in conducting due diligence on target companies for PE/VC investments.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, securities law, and M&A.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal structuring skills.
• General corporate experience in advisory and contract drafting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• High degree of ownership, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
• Prior experience with SEBI or RBI interactions is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

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