Transaction Lawyer with CARS24 (Gurugram, PQE: 4 Years)

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Tower C, 7th Floor, SAS Building, , CH Baktawar Singh Rd, Medicity, I, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana 122001, IN.

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

Details of the Organization

They are not just into cars. They are about giving people a way forward. A car can be the key to unlocking independence, to opening doors that were previously closed. For many, it’s more than a vehicle, it’s their lifeline to a better job, a reunited family, or simply the freedom to move through life on their terms.

Details of the Job/Internship

CARS24 is hiring a Transaction Lawyer with experience of 4 years to join their office in Gurugram.

Role and Responsibilities

M&A Transaction Structuring and Execution:

Draft, structure, negotiate, and execute M&A transactions, including share purchases, asset sales, joint ventures, business transfers, founders’ agreements, and trade sales, ensuring legal and financial compliance.
Advise on the structure of deals to align with business goals and minimize risks, and lead negotiations on deal terms, valuations, warranties, indemnities, and post-transaction integration.
Guide post-transaction integration, focusing on governance structures, employee transitions, and operational matters.

Stages of Acquisition and Investment:

Manage M&A stages from LOI to closing, ensuring timely milestone execution.
Advise on bridge rounds, structuring investments, negotiating terms with investors, and drafting agreements.
Counsel on founder buy-ins and buy-outs, structuring equity stakes for optimal value and alignment with company goals.

Cross-border Transactions:

Provide legal advice on cross-border M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with local and international laws, regulatory approvals, and tax structuring for efficient post-deal outcomes.
Manage legal teams across jurisdictions to minimize risk exposure.

Strategic Advice on Exit Strategies:

Advise on strategic exit options, including drafting exit clauses in investment agreements and guiding the company on the optimal sale structure (asset sale, share sale, or joint venture).

Post-Transaction Integration and Governance:

Lead integration, advising on legal business operations integration, governance harmonization, and compliance with new corporate structures.

Debt Transactions:

Draft, review, and negotiate debt financing transactions, including syndicated loans, term loans, WCDL, SL, cash credit, OD, STRL, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Lead negotiations on terms, covenants, and security interests in debt agreements, and manage debt restructuring, including intercreditor agreements and renegotiations.

Legal Review of Debt Agreements:

Review and negotiate debt financing documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, guarantees, and other ancillary documents, ensuring all terms protect Cars24’s interests.
Identify and address key legal issues such as loan defaults, security interests, and event of defaults, advising on dispute resolution methods in case of breaches.

Intercreditor and Debt Restructuring:

Advise on the negotiation and drafting of inter-creditor agreements to define the priority of payments among different lenders and creditors.
Support debt restructuring initiatives, including waivers, amendments, or renegotiations of existing debt facilities to improve terms or address changes in business circumstances.

Initial Public Offering (IPO) Support:

Provide legal guidance for IPO preparations, including drafting key documents like the prospectus, red herring prospectus (RHP), final prospectus, and listing agreements.
Work with external counsel and investment bankers to ensure compliance with SEBI regulations and stock exchange requirements.
Lead the negotiation and drafting of underwriting agreements.

Private Equity & Venture Capital Raise:

Advise on private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) fundraising, including drafting investment agreements, term sheets, and shareholders' agreements.
Ensure compliance with securities regulations and work with investment bankers and regulatory bodies to facilitate smooth processes.

Leadership of the Contracts Team:

Oversee and manage a team of 3-4 members in the contracts function, providing guidance and support as required.
Ensure timely and efficient handling of high volumes of standard contracts, while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Foster a collaborative team environment, enabling team members to deliver high-quality work independently.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
Minimum 4 years of experience in M&A, debt transactions, and equity capital raising at a Tier 1 or reputed law firm.
Strong knowledge of corporate, securities, and financial laws, including the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and RBI guidelines.
Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents.
Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.