Details of the Organization

Turbostart is a startup fund and accelerator that supports early-stage startups across India, the Middle East, the US, and Singapore. With five funds and over 50 startups backed, Turbostart offers expertise in technology, marketing, strategy, and investment banking.

Details of the Job/Internship

Turbostart is hiring a Senior Legal Associate with 4–6 years of experience to manage the lifecycle of PE and VC investment transactions and oversee legal and regulatory compliance for AIF Category I funds. The role involves transaction execution, drafting and negotiating investment and commercial contracts, regulatory filings, and advisory support on corporate and securities laws.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PE/VC investment transactions including structuring, due diligence, drafting and negotiating SHAs, SSAs, SPAs, and closing documentation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SEBI AIF Regulations for Category I funds, including filings, reporting, governance standards, and investor disclosures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate investment documents such as shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, securities subscription agreements, share purchase agreements, and term sheets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, customer/vendor agreements, license agreements, IP agreements, SaaS agreements, purchase orders, and proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, investors, and portfolio companies to manage transaction milestones and legal needs.
• Support fund documentation including PPMs, contribution agreements, and other investor-related documents.
• Provide advisory support on Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and other corporate and securities laws.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); additional qualifications such as CS, LLM, or securities law certifications preferred.
• 4–6 years of post-qualification experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 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 due diligence on target companies for PE/VC investments.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate law, securities law, and M&A.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal structuring skills.
• General corporate experience in advisory and drafting commercial agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions/projects with minimal supervision.
• Prior interaction with SEBI, RBI, or other regulatory bodies is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and strong business judgment.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

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