AK and Partners is looking to hire Senior Associate in Delhi

AK and Partners is looking to hire a senior associate in Delhi.

Number of Positions: 1 (One)

PQE: 5-7 years

Qualification: Graduate degree in law and registration with Bar Council to practice law in India.

Work Model & Location: This is a full-time, onsite position based in Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi.

Job Description

AK & Partners is inviting applications for the position of Senior Associate in its General Corporate practice, with a strong focus on financial sector regulation and fintech advisory.

This is a growth role aligned with the firm’s expanding work with regulated entities, fintech companies, NBFCs, and foreign investors operating in India’s financial services ecosystem.

This role is suited for lawyers with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience who are looking to take on greater ownership, client-facing responsibility, and long-term career growth within a specialised, partner-led practice.

Role Overview

• As a Senior Associate, you will play a central role in advising clients on a wide range of corporate and regulatory matters, including RBI regulations, FEMA, PMLA, digital lending frameworks, payment systems, and compliance requirements applicable to financial sector entities.

• You will be expected to independently manage matters with partner oversight, contribute to regulatory strategy, and act as a key point of contact for clients on day-to-day issues.

• The role involves a combination of advisory, structuring, and transactional support, requiring strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and comfort in dealing with complex regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on corporate and financial sector regulatory issues

• Supporting structuring and documentation for regulated businesses and fintech platforms

• Managing transactions and regulatory advisory assignments end-to-end

• Interfacing directly with clients, regulators, and external stakeholders as required

• Supervising junior associates and ensuring quality and timely delivery of work

• Contributing to internal knowledge development and practice growth

• This is not a backend drafting-only role. The Senior Associate is expected to demonstrate independent judgment, reliability, and accountability.

Growth & Development

At this level, you will receive:

• Direct exposure to partners on strategy and client positioning

• Increasing responsibility for matter ownership and client relationships

• Regular feedback and performance reviews

• A clearly defined pathway toward Principal Associate / Counsel roles

Remuneration: Negotiable as per market standards

Interested candidates can send their CVs / applications to recruitment@akandpartners.in

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