Publications - ARA LAW

Primary Responsibility:

• Welcoming the visitors (employees, guests, vendors, candidates etc.)upon arrival in a polite and professional manner.
• Ensuring timely serving of water, tea and coffee to the visitors in an efficient manner.
• Informing the respective employee/department about arrival of visitors for them.
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls in a professional and appropriate manner and relaying the message.
• Maintaining log books of calls and interactions and preparing MIS reports.
• Updating and circulating the internal telephone directory of the employees.
• Doing follow-ups whenever required by coordinating with employees, clients, guests, vendors, service providers etc.
• Handling Inward and Outward Couriers and maintaining proper records and circulation.
• Monitoring the employee’s in-out punching and give reminders if required.
• Organizing and managing files and folders.
• Maintaining and updating business contacts, visiting card and vendor database in the system
• Stationery, Printing and Pantry stock management; placing orders as and when required.
• Responding to emails as and when required.
• Scheduling meetings/appointments and Calendar management using Microsoft Outlook/Mac
• Contributing productively by supporting the team members whenever required.

Secondary Responsibility:

• Conference room and meeting room bookings; checking and maintaining the same before the meeting.
• Booking and coordinating for travel, visa and hotel booking arrangements as and when required. Data Card/ SIM Card for Overseas Travel
• Handling fax machine (Incoming & outgoing faxes)
• Arranging for visiting cards, identity cards etc.
• To work for and all the tasks/duties assigned by the reporting manager and/or the management

Key Competency & Personal Attributes:

• Pleasant personality with excellent communication skill
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office
• Strong analytical skills and inter-personal skills
• Confident with High energy; Self-motivated and proactive in nature
• Professional approach towards work
• Self-monitoring and paying attention to details
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in performing the duties
• Maturity in dealing with seniors

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing Business Plans/strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation and to realize corporate goals.
• Managing the inflow / outflow of funds.
• Taking adequate measures to ensure optimum utilization of available funds.
• Finalization of Accounts and ensuring timely compliance with all applicable Acts.
• Formulating Budgets and MIS reports and conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results to be followed up with corrective actions; Break Even Analysis.
• Liasoning with Auditors, Banks, Agencies etc.
• Monitoring banking operations LC / Bank Guarantee/ Overseas payment towards foreign remittances.
• Managing day to day accounting, preparation of general ledger, reconciliations, data entry, billing and recovery, Statutory Payments etc.
• Processing the monthly Payroll of all the members of the organization
• Establishing strategic Cost Management Systems / techniques for monitoring various overheads and achieving maximum cost control in project execution.
• Conducting Internal and Statutory Audits; evaluating internal control systems to highlight shortcomings & implement corrective actions.

Key Competency & Personal Attributes:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting software (such as Tally etc.), MS Excel and Word.
• Person must have strong analytical skills and inter-personal skills
• Meticulous person with professional approach towards work
• Self-monitoring and paying attention to details
• Self-motivated and proactive in nature

Lawyers must have extensive skills, substantial knowledge and experience in Capital Markets. Relevant experience would be in reputed corporate law firms or stock exchanges. Additional experience in taxation, real estate, finance and other legal issues under Capital Market deals would be preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting legal due diligence of the Issuer Company in relation to the domestic and offshore public offering.
• Advising on regulatory compliances under foreign exchange control laws and securities laws in coordination with local offshore lawyers.
• Review of the legal clearance of the issue material viz. Draft RHP, Research Reports, Road show presentations, RHP, Prospectus, Public Notices, Legal Notices, reply to complaints, Bid Forms, Confirmation of Allocation notes, advertisements, etc.
• Review of the international wrap/ selling restrictions in the jurisdictions where the international marketing shall be done and filling of necessary documents in other jurisdictions.
• Providing written advice relating to international publicity related restrictions and internet restrictions.
• Negotiating the transaction documentation including the Offer Agreement, Syndicate Agreement, Underwriting Agreement, Registrar MoU etc.
• Assisting the BRLMs/ Issuer Company in identification of critical risks in the public offering and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Leading the bring down due diligence calls with the Issuer/ BRLMs/ international legal counsel (if any) at various stages of the transaction.
• Providing the filing and closing opinions to the BRLMs/ Issuer Company.

Lawyers must have extensive skills, substantial knowledge and experience in Banking & Finance. Relevant experience would be reputed corporate law firms or Banking & Finance teams of leading corporate houses/ banks. Additional experience in infrastructure matters, taxation and other legal issues effecting Banking & Finance deals would be preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategizing, structuring, documentation and completion of transaction, including documentation, execution, completion of transaction and regulatory compliances.
• Structuring and Advising on regulatory and commercial issues in relation to issuance of debt instruments, syndicated loans and external commercial borrowings (ECBs), Project Finance and Securitizations.
• Handling Due Diligence and presenting the due diligence report to the client.
• Drafting of Commercial Documentation.
• Exposure to both sides – Investor’s and Seller’s Perspectives.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills and hands on experience in negotiations on commercial / legal clauses in contracts.
• Coordinating with other teams and departments to provide a wholesome advice to the clients on Banking and Finance deals.

Lawyers must have extensive skills, substantial knowledge and experience in Real Estate. Relevant experience would be in reputed law firms or Real Estate funds or reputed Companies in the Real Estate Sector. Additional experience in infrastructure matters, local laws, taxation and other legal issues effecting Real Estate transactions would be preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handling of entire Real Estate Transactions including structuring and documentation.
• Advising on local land laws and title investigations in coordination with our local partners, if required.
• Advising on legal issues and regulatory concerns including acquisitions & disposition of real estate, REITs, land use & zoning issues, raising finances, project development & redevelopment.
• Handling real estate due diligence exercises.
• Ability to demonstrate strong negotiation and advocacy skills and hands on experience in negotiations on commercial/ legal clauses in contracts.
• Coordinating with other teams and departments to provide a wholesome advice to clients on real estate deals.
• Handling contract disputes, including coordinating in dispute resolution.

Lawyers must have extensive skills, substantial knowledge and experience in Investment Funds.

Job Responsibilities:

• Structuring, due diligence documentation, execution and completion of transaction.
• Structuring and advising on regulatory and commercial issues relating to setting up and registration of all types of investment funds including mutual funds, portfolio management services and collective investment schemes.
• Conducting Fund Due Diligence and presenting the due diligence report to the client.
• Drafting of Fund related documentation.
• Exposure to both sides – Investor’s and Fund’s Perspectives.
• Strong ability to demonstrate negotiation and advocacy skills and hands-on experience in negotiations on commercial/ legal clauses in contracts.
• In case of setting up of offshore funds, advising clients on regulatory aspects in the relevant jurisdiction in discussion with local offshore lawyers.
• Coordinating with other teams and departments to provide a wholesome advice to the clients on Investment Fund deals.

Lawyers must have extensive skills, knowledge and domain expertise in M&A. Relevant experience would be in reputed corporate law firms or M&A team of leading corporate houses. Additional experience in taxation issues, labour matters, and competition issues under M&A deals would be preferred. Lawyers should be qualified to practice law in India and registered with the BCI.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handling of domestic & cross border M&A transactions including due diligence, documentation, execution and completion of transactions and regulatory compliances.
• Structuring and strategizing of M&A deals.
• Advising on complex legal issues and regulatory concerns.
• Drafting of complex commercial agreements and transaction documents.
• Ability to demonstrate strong negotiation and advocacy skills and hands on experience in negotiations on commercial/ legal clauses in contracts.
• Coordinating with other teams and departments to provide a wholesome advice to clients on M&A deals.
• Handling of contract disputes, including coordinating dispute resolution.

Lawyers must have extensive skills, knowledge and domain expertise in PE & VC transactions. Relevant experience would be in reputed law firms or PE/VC Funds. Additional experience in taxation, funds and other legal issues under PE/VC deals would be preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Structuring, documentation, execution, completion of transactions and regulatory compliances.
• Advising on regulatory compliances under Foreign Exchange Control laws, tax laws, securities laws in coordination with local offshore lawyers.
• Handling both sides – Investor’s and Target’s Perspectives.
• Strategizing of PE/VC investments.
• Advising on corporate and commercial issues relating to PE/VC transactions.
• Drafting of complex commercial agreements and transaction documents.
• Strong ability to demonstrate negotiation and advocacy skills and hands-on experience in negotiations on commercial/ legal clauses in contracts.
• Handling contract disputes, including coordinating in dispute resolution.
• Coordinating with other teams and departments to provide a wholesome advice to the clients on PE/VC deals.

As an Associate Partner, lawyers must have extensive skills, knowledge, specialization in their chosen practice area, and excellent leadership and management skills with an ability to handle any complex transaction independently.
This position typically requires 10+ years of experience in reputed law firms and/or an organisation dealing with the practice area.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relations:

• Proactively leading the initiatives and principles of the Firm: “Accessibility, Responsiveness and Adaptability”.
• Actively participating in Business and Practice Development for the Firm.
• To provide a high quality legal service to all ARA Law clients.
• To develop and maintain good client relationship skills.

Professional Standard:

• To be a rainmaker, legally proficient, excellent in handling matters and being involved in your community and profession in a way that reflects well on yourself and the Firm.
• To participate in the growth, development and future of the Firm.
• Effectively delegating work to other team members and supervising the work effectively.
• To carry out the assignments given by the partners or clients faithfully and diligently in a timely manner.
• To follow an “Entrepreneurial” and “Taking Ownership” attitude and be a self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and display trust and loyalty.

Personal Development:

• Continuous and consistent knowledge management and updation.
• To attend internal and external training, conferences, seminars and workshops as and when required.
• To keep up to date on legal and regulatory developments in the market.
• To follow “Think Out of the Box” & “Attention to Detail” approaches.
• To maintain high standards of professional conduct with other lawyers, professionals and clients of the Firm.
• Be autonomous, dedicated, responsible, hardworking and self-motivated.

As a Principal Associate, lawyers must have extensive skills, knowledge, specialization in their chosen practice area, and excellent leadership and management skills with an ability to handle any complex transaction independently.
This position typically requires 7+ years of experience in reputed law firms and/or an organisation dealing with the practice area.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relations:

• Proactively leading the initiatives and principles of the Firm: “Accessibility, Responsiveness and Adaptability”.
• Actively participating in Business and Practice Development for the Firm.
• To provide a high quality legal service to all ARA Law clients.
• To develop and maintain good client relationship skills.

Professional Standard:

• To be a rainmaker, legally proficient, excellent in handling matters and being involved in your community and profession in a way that reflects well on yourself and the Firm.
• To participate in the growth, development and future of the Firm.
• Effectively delegating work to other team members and supervising the work effectively.
• To carry out the assignments given by the partners or clients faithfully and diligently in a timely manner.
• To follow an “Entrepreneurial” and “Taking Ownership” attitude and be a self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and display trust and loyalty.

Professional Standard:

• Continuous and consistent knowledge management and updation.
• To attend internal and external training, conferences, seminars and workshops as and when required.
• To keep up to date on legal and regulatory developments in the market.
• To follow “Think Out of the Box” & “Attention to Detail” approaches.
• To maintain high standards of professional conduct with other lawyers, professionals and clients of the Firm.
• To have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

As a Senior Associate, lawyers must have extensive skills, knowledge, domain expertise in their chosen practice area, and ability to be a team leader & perform complex deals independently with substantial discretion and minimal direction or supervision.
This position typically requires 5+ years of experience in reputed law firms and/or an organisation dealing with the practice area.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relations:

• Adhere to the principles of the Firm: “Accessibility, Responsiveness and Adaptability”.
• To provide a high quality legal service to all clients.
• To develop and maintain good client relationship skills.

Professional Standard & Personal Development:

• To carry out the assignments given by the partners or clients faithfully and diligently in a timely manner.
• To participate in the growth and development of the Firm.
• To supervise and mentor the juniors.
• Continuous and consistent and training and knowledge management.
• To attend internal and external training, conferences, seminars and workshops as and when required.
• To follow “Think Out of the Box” & “Attention to Detail” approaches.
• To maintain high standards of professional conduct with other lawyers, professionals and clients of the Firm.
• Be autonomous, dedicated, responsible, hardworking and self-motivated.
• To have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

As an Associate, lawyers must have the skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen practice area. Associates are also expected to be good team players and have the ability to provide quality assistance and support to seniors on complex legal issues.

This position typically requires 0-5 years of effective relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Standard & Personal Development:

• To participate in the growth and development of the Firm.
• To be involved in continuous and consistent knowledge management activities.
• To prepare internal articles and research memos and keep up to date with legal, regulatory and industry changes.
• To attend internal and external trainings, conferences, seminars and workshops, as and when required.
• To follow “Think Out of the Box” & “Attention to Detail” approaches.
• To maintain high standards of professional conduct with other lawyers, professionals and clients of the Firm.
• To be dedicated, responsible, hardworking and self-driven.
• To carry out assignments under the guidance of seniors in a diligent and timely manner.
• To have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.