Senior Manager M&A (Legal)

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) with a legal background, to lead end-to-end M&A transactions, from origination to integration, for a growing insurance broking business. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and post-deal integration with strong cross-functional coordination capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

M&A Strategy & Deal Execution:

• Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A opportunities aligned with the company’s strategic goals.

• Support strategic planning and inorganic growth strategy in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Lead financial, legal, and operational due diligence processes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, NDAs, SPAs, SHAs, and other transaction documents.
• Collaborate with external advisors (law firms, financial advisors, tax consultants) and internal stakeholders.

Regulatory & Legal Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with IRDAI and other applicable regulations in M&A and corporate structuring (Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, Competition Act, etc.).
• Obtain necessary regulatory approvals for transactions, including filings with IRDAI, MCA, and other statutory bodies.
• Advise on implications of transaction structures from a legal and regulatory perspective.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting M&A and business expansion strategies.

Stakeholder Management & Governance:

• Work closely with CXOs, legal, finance, and business heads throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Prepare internal presentations, Board materials, and management updates.
• Ensure strong governance in documentation, decision-making, and execution processes.

Integration & Post-Deal Management:

• Support integration strategy and execution, especially legal entity mergers, license transfers, employee transitions, and asset/liability consolidation.
• Identify and manage legal and operational risks during integration.

Key Requirements:

• LLB/LLM from a recognized university; CS / MBA (Finance & Strategy) would be a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in M&A, corporate legal advisory, or corporate development roles
• Prior experience in insurance broking, insurance, or regulated financial services is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end M&A transactions
• Familiarity with IRDAI regulations, Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, and related corporate laws
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills.