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SwiggyDirector- Legal
Swiggy seeks a Legal Director based in Bengaluru for a full-time, on-site position. This role involves leading private equity, merger and acquisition transactions, investment activities, and…
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Swiggy seeks a Legal Director based in Bengaluru for a full-time, on-site position. This role involves leading private equity, merger and acquisition transactions, investment activities, and compliance matters for the company and its subsidiaries. The professional will handle complex corporate deals within tight schedules, collaborate with external counsel, and provide strategic guidance on regulatory needs based on daily business operations. The position requires designing and implementing processes, policies, and procedures…
Job Description
Swiggy seeks a Legal Director based in Bengaluru for a full-time, on-site position. This role involves leading private equity, merger and acquisition transactions, investment activities, and compliance matters for the company and its subsidiaries. The professional will handle complex corporate deals within tight schedules, collaborate with external counsel, and provide strategic guidance on regulatory needs based on daily business operations.
The position requires designing and implementing processes, policies, and procedures to minimize legal risks while driving operational efficiency. Key duties include negotiating and drafting transactional documents like term sheets and definitive agreements, advising commercial teams on business models, facilitating regulatory certificates and registrations, and organizing compliance training. This opportunity suits experienced legal professionals with a strong background in investments, corporate law, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced corporate environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead private equity, M&A, investment, and corporate development activities from a legal perspective
- Collaborate with stakeholders to structure and evaluate proposed transactions
- Review, draft, and negotiate term sheets, definitive agreements, and closing documentation
- Advise commercial teams on business models, legal issues, risks, and risk-mitigation strategies
- Proactively manage and advise on changes in laws and regulations
- Lead the team in creating processes, policies, and procedures to reduce legal risk and increase efficiency
- Work with business units to implement regulatory compliance and processes smoothly
- Facilitate the acquisition of compliance certificates and registrations
- Organize and deliver compliance training and communications
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new compliance policies
Requirements
- Substantial background in private equity, M&A, and investments
- Experience managing large and complex transactions within short timelines
- Competence in a broad range of corporate laws, covering both Indian domestic and trans-national commercial transactions
- Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating transaction documentation
- Extensive experience in analyzing and responding to regulatory and compliance matters
- Ability to function autonomously while communicating effectively laterally and upwardly
- Strong legal and business judgment
Core Skills
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is based in Bengaluru and is on-site.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
What are the primary focus areas of the position?
The role focuses on leading private equity, M&A, and investment activities, alongside managing the corporate compliance function and providing business advisory support.
What salary and benefits are offered?
The job posting does not specify salary details or employee benefits.
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