Role: Partner Funds Formation and Setup (Rainmaker + Execution Partners)
Location: Mumbai

About the Client:

The hiring client is a high-growth, solutions driven law firm known for its focus on commercial clarity, precision and excellence. The firm is deeply collaborative, embraces innovation, and is built on a culture that values agility, ownership and partner-level autonomy. Its leadership is widely recognised across global legal rankings and is committed to building a strong, future facing funds practice backed by a steady stream of marquee mandates.

What We Are Looking For:
• A senior professional with strong expertise in fund formation, fund structuring, governance, regulatory strategy and cross border setups
• Ability to originate mandates or lead full transaction execution. Both tracks open
• Partner plus team moves welcome
• Deep understanding of AIF, FPI, FDI, SEBI regulations, onshore and offshore structures, carried interest, LLP or trust structures, tax overlays and compliance frameworks
• Strong ability to advise on commercial strategy, fund economics, term sheets, LP negotiations, disclosures and regulatory filings

Responsibilities:
• Lead fund setup and formation work including AIFs, offshore funds, feeder structures, SPVs and co investment vehicles
• Manage end to end documentation including PPMs, trust deeds, IMA, contribution agreements, LLP deeds, advisory or management agreements and distribution arrangements
• Advise on structuring, governance, tax considerations and regulatory interactions
• Drive business origination and expand the practice footprint
• Provide strategic oversight, manage deal teams and deliver high quality execution standards
• Collaborate with other practice groups to create comprehensive and implementable solutions

What Makes This Role Unique:
• High growth mandate with complete autonomy
• Work with a collaborative, innovative and solution oriented leadership team
• Opportunity to scale a practice, build a team and grow a long term platform