The School of Legal Studies, K.R. Mangalam University invites applications for the positions of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor – Corporate Law in the Department of Law. Candidates specialising in Corporate Law and possessing the prescribed postgraduate, doctoral and other applicable qualifications may apply.
About KR Mangalam University
K.R. Mangalam University, a NAAC A–accredited private university, is located in Gurugram district, India. The university was established in 2013 by the K.R. Mangalam Group through the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2013. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is competent to award degrees as instructed by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956.
Post
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor – Corporate Law.
Department
School of Legal Studies.
Specialisation
The prescribed specialisation is Corporate Law. Preference will be given to candidates having 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 Regulation
Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate Qualification: LL.M. / equivalent postgraduate degree in Law, preferably with a specialisation in Corporate Law, Company Law, Commercial Law, Business Law, Securities Law, or a closely related discipline, from a recognised university.
- Ph.D.: Ph.D. in Law in Corporate Law or a closely related field.
- NET: NET or equivalent qualification, wherever applicable under prevailing regulatory and institutional requirements.
- Corporate Law Knowledge: Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant rules, regulations and judicial developments.
- Regulatory Knowledge: 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.
Experience Preference
Prior university-level teaching experience is desirable.
Candidates having significant professional experience in any of the following areas will be preferred:
- Corporate law practice
- Transactional work
- Corporate advisory
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Securities regulation
- Insolvency
- Corporate compliance
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with relevant international and comparative corporate law frameworks is desirable.
- 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.
Nature of Work
- 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 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 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 organisations.
- 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.