First Principles Law (FPL), Bengaluru is inviting applications for Associate positions from lawyers with around two to four years of experience in venture capital, private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
The firm is looking for lawyers who are comfortable taking ownership of their work and following matters through to completion. The opportunity is aimed at professionals who want to work in a setting that combines high professional standards with a supportive and independent working environment.
Associate Opportunity at First Principles Law
The Associate role is based in Bengaluru and is focused on transactional practice areas including VC, PE and M&A. Candidates with relevant experience in these areas are encouraged to apply.
First Principles Law states that it aims to maintain high standards of legal work while also creating a workplace where lawyers are trusted to take responsibility for their assignments. The firm says its working model does not involve micromanagement or hourly billing targets.
Work Culture and Responsibility
According to the firm, Associates will have real ownership from the first day and will be expected to take responsibility for their work. The firm is looking for professionals who prefer being trusted to deliver rather than being closely managed.
The firm also highlights support for its lawyers alongside high standards of work. Compensation is intended to recognise both individual contribution and the overall success of the firm.
The opportunity may therefore be relevant to lawyers who have experience in transactional matters and are looking for greater responsibility in their day to day work.
Who Can Apply
First Principles Law is looking for Associates with approximately two to four years of professional experience in venture capital, private equity or mergers and acquisitions.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate ownership and initiative in their previous work. As part of the application, applicants are specifically asked to describe an instance where they took ownership of a deal and delivered something beyond their assigned brief.
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to send their application by email to contact@firstprincipleslaw.com with the subject line “Associate Application”.
The application should include the candidate’s CV along with a 250 word note describing an instance on a deal where the candidate took ownership and delivered something beyond their brief. Candidates are also asked to explain whether and how that experience impacted them.
The firm’s LinkedIn announcement provides further information about the Associate opportunity and its working approach
