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Private Equity Lawyer
Private equity lawyers advise PE funds and portfolio companies on fund formation, investment structuring, portfolio company governance, monitoring and exit transactions. This is one of the highest paying and most competitive practice areas in Indian law.
Roles and Responsibilities
- PE fund formation and fund documentation
- Investment structuring and shareholder agreements
- Portfolio company governance and monitoring advisory
- Exit structuring — strategic sale, secondary sale, IPO
- SEBI AIF registration and regulatory compliance
- Co-investment and syndication arrangements
Skills Required
- Company law, SEBI AIF Regulations and FEMA
- Shareholder agreements, investment term sheets and LPA drafting
- Financial modelling and valuation basics
- Due diligence on portfolio investments
- Exit structuring — drag-along, tag-along, ROFO, ROFR
- Tax structuring for fund and investment vehicles
Career Roadmap
Secure a position at a top-tier corporate law firm after LLB
Build 2 to 3 years in M&A or PE practice
Develop fund documentation and investment structuring expertise
Build relationships with PE fund clients and investment banks
In-house moves to PE funds or family offices are common at senior levels
Salary Range
Figures are indicative and vary by city, employer and experience.
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