Details of the Organization

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (formerly Kotak Investment Advisors Limited) is a prominent part of the Kotak Mahindra Group. The company specializes in alternative asset management and investment advisory services. Established in 2005, Kotak Alts has successfully raised, managed, and advised over US$ 22 billion across a diverse range of asset classes, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Special Situations, Data Centres, and Private Credit. The company also boasts a significant Investment Advisory business, with all asset management and advisory functions managed by independent teams. This rebranding underscores Kotak Alts' ongoing commitment to building and operating a world-class, governance-driven alternative investment firm.

Details of the Job/Internship

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (formerly Kotak Investment Advisors Limited) is hiring for the position of Senior Legal Manager with 5-10 years of experience to join their office in Mumbai. 

Role and Responsibilities

Legal Support for AIFs and Corporate Transactions:

• Draft, structure, and vet legal documents related to the establishment of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), liaising with regulatory authorities such as SEBI and IFSC.
• Draft and review NCD documents, debt agreements, and other business contracts.
• Attend and support negotiation meetings with counterparties and their representatives.
• Collaborate with law firms, solicitors, advocates, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates and guidance on changes in statutes and regulations impacting the business.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, including banking, finance, insolvency, bankruptcy, corporate, and sector-specific regulations.

General Corporate Legal Support:

• Provide high-quality, independent, and commercially relevant legal advice on a range of matters, including business structuring, transactions, and regulatory issues.
• Assist other business functions and provide legal support as needed.

Additional Duties:

• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required, in alignment with business needs.

Eligibility

• Law Graduate from a prestigious law school with a strong academic track record.
• 5-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a top-tier law firm or financial services firm, focusing on AIFs, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and related sectors such as banks, NBFCs, and investment firms.
• Strong knowledge of banking, finance, insolvency, and corporate laws.
• Familiarity with civil and criminal laws, IT laws, Stamp Act, Indian Trust Act, and other related areas.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong negotiation abilities.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to critically assess legal and commercial risks.
• Ability to independently handle assigned work and deliver under tight timelines.
• Willingness to travel across locations as required by the role.
• An articulate self-starter who can work collaboratively as part of a team.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Application and Registration Details

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