Vakilsearch - Head - Mergers & Acquisitions

2 weeks ago

Chennai, India Vakilsearch Full time

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional with a degree in EITHER of Chartered Accountancy, Corporate Secretaryship, Legal or Finance (dual / multiple degrees a business), and with proven experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to lead our M&A division.

The ideal candidate will spearhead our inorganic growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions in the Legal Tech, Accounting, Auditing, and Case Management domains.

As the M&A Head, you will be responsible for deal origination, negotiation, due diligence, structuring, and successful closure of transactions, while mentoring and guiding a high performing team.


Key & Origination:

- Develop and execute the companys inorganic growth strategy in alignment with business objectives.

- Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets in Legal / Ref / HR Tech, Accounting, HR and Payroll Solutions, Audit, Marketing, Data and Analytics and Business Process Services Case Management platforms and other lines of business allied to the vision to build India's largest business back office platform.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry players, advisors, and stakeholders.


Deal Execution:

- Lead deal sourcing, evaluation and financial modelling for potential transactions.

- Negotiate terms with target companies, draft/issue Term Sheets, LOIs, and MoUs.

- Oversee due diligence (financial, legal, operational, tax) in coordination with external advisors and internal teams.

- Structure deals in compliance with applicable Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, Income Tax, and other regulatory & Post-Merger:

- Ensure smooth integration of acquired businesses into the group.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align financial, operational, and cultural Head a team of 3-4 members, providing guidance and ensuring execution efficiency.

- Present acquisition opportunities and deal updates to senior management and the Board.

- Drive a performance-oriented and compliance-driven culture within the M&A team.


Key Skills & Competencies


- 4-5 years of post-qualification experience in M&A, Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory.

- Deep understanding of the above with expertise in one will also be considered.

- Strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation (DCF, EBITDA multiples, Comparable Transactions, etc.), and deal structuring.

- Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

- Deep knowledge of corporate laws, tax laws, FEMA, and regulatory compliance related to M&A.

- Strong analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to identify growth opportunities.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

- Prior experience in the Legal Tech / Accounting / Audit / SaaS industry will be an added advantage.

- MOST IMPORTANTLY, a desire to make a difference and passion to see We Offer


- Opportunity to lead the M&A vertical and drive strategic growth.

- A collaborative and growth-focused environment with exposure to high impact transactions.

- Competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives


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