Saurabh Sharma has joined SPEC Finance IFSC Private Limited as Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, marking his return to in-house counsel roles after a career spanning leading Indian law firms. He brings over 15 years of experience in General Corporate law, with a particular focus on high-stakes M&A and cross-border transactions. Most recently, Sharma was a Partner at JSA.
The appointment places an experienced transactional lawyer at the helm of SPEC Finance‘s legal function. Sharma‘s background covers the full spectrum of complex corporate work, including joint ventures, private placements, business transfers, and onshore and offshore reorganisations.
Education Background and Career Progression
Education
Saurabh Sharma graduated from Gujarat National Law University in 2011. He is also a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. In addition to his professional career, he continues to serve as a visiting faculty member at Gujarat National Law University.
Career Journey
Sharma built his career across some of India’s most prominent law firms before transitioning to the in-house space. He held positions at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and IndusLaw before rising to the partnership at JSA, where he developed a strong practice in General Corporate law. His work has spanned M&A transactions, cross-border deals, joint ventures, private placement offerings, business transfers, and both onshore and offshore reorganisations. His move to SPEC Finance IFSC Private Limited marks a return to in-house counsel roles.
Strategic Significance
Sharma‘s appointment as CLO strengthens SPEC Finance‘s legal leadership with deep transactional expertise across domestic and cross-border corporate matters. His background at top-tier firms, combined with prior in-house experience, positions him well to navigate the regulatory and deal-making complexities of the IFSC environment. The hire signals SPEC Finance‘s intent to build a robust, senior-led legal function as it scales its operations.
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