Created date: 2025-10-27
Valid upto: 2025-11-26
Job Title: Securities Lawyer
Location: Mumbai (West)
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled Securities Lawyer to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in securities law, capital markets, and corporate governance, with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements for public companies.
1. Securities Law & Regulatory Compliance
Advise on compliance with securities regulations including SEC rules, Exchange Act, Securities Act, FINRA, MiFID II, SEDAR+, and related frameworks.
Oversee periodic reporting requirements such as 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements for public companies.
Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings with relevant stock exchanges and securities commissions.
2. Capital Markets Transactions
Support equity and debt offerings, IPOs, private placements, and secondary offerings.
Draft and review offering documents, prospectuses, underwriting agreements, and disclosure materials.
Coordinate with investment banks, regulators, and external counsel throughout transaction processes.
3. Corporate Governance
Advise on board and committee matters, governance policies, and compliance with listing requirements.
Draft and review governance-related documents including charters, resolutions, and insider trading policies.
4. Risk Management & Internal Advisory
Monitor developments in securities law and assess potential impacts on the company or clients.
Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders, including Finance, Investor Relations, and Compliance teams.
Conduct internal training and awareness sessions on securities law and disclosure obligations.
Bachelor degree
Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent legal degree from a recognized institution.
Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
Minimum + years of experience in securities law gained at a law firm, regulatory body, or in-house legal department.
Strong understanding of public company reporting requirements and securities regulations (SEC, CSA, ESMA, etc.).
Proven experience in capital markets transactions and corporate finance.
Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong business and regulatory acumen.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.