Bathiya Legal
Website:
bathiyalegal.com
Job details:
Company Description Bathiya Legal (“Bathiya”) is a focused corporate law firm known for its knowledge-driven, research-based approach to delivering practical legal solutions. With a strong client-centric mindset and emphasis on technology, Bathiya has been part of several notable “firsts” in the Indian legal landscape. The firm operates from multiple locations across India and is consistently ranked among the leading corporate law firms, generally within the top 40 in the Indian market. In the M&A space, Bathiya is frequently ranked in the top 10 by league tables based on the number of transactions advised each year. Bathiya is also the India member of CONSULEGIS, a renowned international network of boutique law firms, providing access to global perspectives and cross-border expertise.
Role Description The Senior Associate role at Bathiya Legal is a full-time, on-site position based in Mumbai. The Senior Associate will handle complex corporate and transactional matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, transaction documents, and advisory opinions. Responsibilities include managing M&A and corporate transactions end-to-end, conducting legal and regulatory research, preparing high-quality client deliverables, and coordinating with external stakeholders such as regulators, counterparties, and other advisors. The Senior Associate will mentor junior team members, support business development initiatives, and contribute to internal knowledge-building through precedents, templates, and thought leadership. The role requires proactive ownership of matters, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent mandates.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in corporate and commercial law, including experience with M&A, private equity, and general corporate advisory matters.
- Advanced skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents, contracts, and legal opinions with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in legal research, analysis of statutes and regulations, and application of jurisprudence to complex transactional scenarios.
- Effective client management skills, including clear communication, relationship-building, and ability to understand business and commercial objectives.
- Experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members, managing workflows, and collaborating within cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, time-management, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously.
- Comfort with technology, including legal research databases, document management tools, and productivity software.
- LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution; prior experience (typically 4–7 years) at a corporate/M&A-focused law firm or in-house legal team is highly advantageous.
- Exposure to cross-border transactions and international legal networks is an added advantage, as is familiarity with Indian securities and regulatory frameworks.
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