Senior account director

Adfactors PR · Mumbai, India

Senior Account Director – Capital Markets IPO Advisory | Adfactors PR | Mumbai & Delhi

Experience : 7 to 10 years

We are seeking a senior advisory leader to build and lead our Capital Markets Advisory practice, with a primary focus on IPOs. This mandate is specifically designed for legal professionals who have worked in capital markets, securities law, or corporate advisory capacities.

About the Role

This is a leadership-level opportunity for a legal expert ready to transition into or expand within the strategic communications and advisory space. You will work directly with promoters, boards, and C-suite leadership teams, shaping the reputation and market positioning of companies preparing for their public market journey.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic IPO Advisory

• Advise IPO-bound companies on building corporate and investor brands through strategic positioning.

• Counsel C-suite executives on communicating the equity story effectively within regulatory guardrails.

• Partner with promoters and leadership teams to build relationship capital with media and market stakeholders, and enable them to communicate their business narrative with clarity and conviction.

• Develop communication plans and story banks grounded in internal and external research to achieve defined communication objectives.

• Design crisis preparedness frameworks, plans, and protocols to identify and mitigate potential reputation risks.

• Monitor traditional and social media environments to assess and pre-empt reputation risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Advise clients on managing digital assets — including websites, Linked In, Wikipedia, and geo-discovery platforms — to support Pre-IPO and IPO communication programmes.

• Mobilize specialist teams across Adfactors PR to deliver integrated solutions aligned with client objectives.

Who We're Looking For

We are specifically seeking professionals from:

• Law firms with a capital markets or securities law practice

• In-house legal counsel at listed or IPO-bound companies

• Corporate lawyers with exposure to SEBI regulations, DRHP processes, or capital markets advisory

Legal professionals who have straddled advisory, communication, or investor relations work alongside their legal practice are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Competencies

Executive Presence | Business Acumen | Reputation & Crisis Management | AI & Digital Fluency | Commercial Orientation | Team Leadership | Due Diligence Orientation | P& L Management | Agility & Adaptability.