Assistant Professor - Law (Corporate Law)

Desired Candidate Profile:Job Title: Assistant ProfessorDepartment: LawAssistant Professor – Corporate LawPosition Overview:The School of Legal Studies invites applications from dynamic, accomplished, and research-oriented legal academics for the position of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor specializing in Corporate Law. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, academic administration, and institutional service.Specialization:Corporate LawPreference for expertise in one or more of the following areas:· Corporate Governance· Company Law· Mergers and Acquisitions· Corporate Finance and Securities Regulation· Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law· Corporate Restructuring· Capital Markets Law· Directors' Duties and Corporate Accountability· Shareholders' Rights and Remedies· Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Law· Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring· ESG, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility· Corporate Law and Artificial Intelligence· Technology, Digital Businesses and Corporate RegulationKey Responsibilities:· Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Corporate Law, Company Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities Law, Insolvency Law, Corporate Finance, and related areas, according to institutional requirements.· Develop and deliver engaging, contemporary, and research-informed courses using innovative and project-based pedagogical methods.· Design and supervise case studies, corporate law simulations, drafting exercises, transactional exercises, and other experiential learning activities.· Conduct high-quality independent and collaborative research in corporate and commercial law and publish research in reputed national and international journals, edited volumes, and other scholarly platforms.· Supervise undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral research projects, where applicable.· Contribute to curriculum development and periodically update courses to reflect legislative amendments, regulatory developments, and emerging judicial trends.· Engage students in contemporary corporate law issues through seminars, workshops, guest lectures, conferences, and practitioner-led sessions.· Develop certificate courses, executive education programmes, and professional training programmes in areas such as Corporate Governance, M&A, Corporate Compliance, Insolvency, Securities Regulation, and Corporate Legal Practice.· Establish and maintain academic and professional collaborations with law firms, corporations, regulatory bodies, insolvency professionals, financial institutions, and other relevant organizations.· Contribute to interdisciplinary research involving corporate law, technology, artificial intelligence, data governance, sustainability, finance, economics, and business regulation.· Participate actively in faculty committees, academic administration, institutional development, accreditation activities, and other responsibilities assigned by the School or University.· Contribute to faculty development initiatives and promote a collaborative academic environment.· Participate in national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and other academic and professional forums.· Mentor students and support their academic, research, mooting, corporate law, and professional development activities.Required Qualifications & Skills:· LL.M. / equivalent postgraduate degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in Corporate Law, Company Law, Commercial Law, Business Law, Securities Law, or a closely related discipline, from a recognized university.· Ph.D. in Law is Corporate Law or a closely related field.· NET or equivalent qualification, wherever applicable under prevailing regulatory and institutional requirements.· Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant rules, regulations, and judicial developments.· Familiarity with related corporate and commercial regulatory frameworks, including securities and capital markets regulation, insolvency and bankruptcy law, corporate governance, and merger and acquisition regulations.· Familiarity with relevant international and comparative corporate law frameworks is desirable.· Prior university-level teaching experience is desirable.· Candidates with significant professional experience in corporate law practice, transactional work, corporate advisory, M&A, securities regulation, insolvency, or corporate compliance will be preferred.· Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.· Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.· Commitment to innovative teaching, student mentoring, interdisciplinary research, and academic excellence.