Big Law Career Moves: S. Vivek Returns to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
For law students and aspiring corporate lawyers, watching top-tier firm movements offers a clear window into where the industry is heading. Recently, S. Vivek made headlines by rejoining Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) as a Partner. He will be leading the Capital Markets practice out of the firm’s Bengaluru office.
Understanding how senior professionals build their careers helps young advocates map out their own professional journeys. Moves like this highlight the fluid career paths available between top-tier law firms, academic institutions, and high-growth fintech companies.
Who Is S. Vivek and What Is His Background?
S. Vivek is a 2010 alumnus of the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru. Over his career spanning more than 15 years, he has built deep expertise as a Capital Markets lawyer. His professional portfolio includes working across both traditional law firms and dynamic in-house legal roles.
Vivek previously spent four years at CAM between 2016 and 2019. After his initial stint at the firm, he returned to his alma mater, NLSIU, serving as a Project Lead for the Regulatory Governance Project. This academic and policy-driven role gave him a broader perspective on regulatory frameworks before transitioning back to the corporate sector.
Expanding Horizons: From In-House Counsel to Partner
Before his recent return to private practice, Vivek spent four years as the General Counsel at M2P Fintech. In that high-stakes in-house role, he successfully led the company’s legal functions through significant milestones, including a Series D fundraise, cross-border acquisitions, and an expansion into the United States market.
His diverse career path demonstrates how in-house experience in fintech and regulatory governance can complement traditional law firm training. Professionals who understand both corporate advisory and operational business needs bring immense value to large institutional clients.
Why This Matters For Your Law Career
For law students and young associates, this career trajectory provides valuable lessons on adaptability and skill development. Capital markets and corporate transactional practices remain high-demand areas in India’s legal ecosystem, driven by regulatory changes, fundraises, and cross-border deals.
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