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MeeshoManager- Legal
The Manager, Legal role sits within the legal and secretarial team at Meesho, a Bengaluru-based e-commerce company. It is a senior, business-facing post that combines contract…
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The Manager, Legal role sits within the legal and secretarial team at Meesho, a Bengaluru-based e-commerce company. It is a senior, business-facing post that combines contract work, corporate governance and transaction support. The manager acts as a legal adviser and also as a practical enabler for the business, helping leadership and cross-functional teams move initiatives forward while keeping legal and regulatory risk under control. Much of the work centres on…
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The Manager, Legal role sits within the legal and secretarial team at Meesho, a Bengaluru-based e-commerce company. It is a senior, business-facing post that combines contract work, corporate governance and transaction support. The manager acts as a legal adviser and also as a practical enabler for the business, helping leadership and cross-functional teams move initiatives forward while keeping legal and regulatory risk under control.
Much of the work centres on the full contract lifecycle. The role covers drafting agreements, reviewing and marking up counterparty paper, and leading negotiations through to signature, with the aim of closing deals on time. Agreements in scope include vendor, distribution, licensing, software-as-a-service and technology, and strategic partnership contracts.
The post also carries advisory and corporate responsibilities. It involves advice on governance and compliance under the Companies Act, FEMA and SEBI regulations, and support on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and restructurings. The manager also works with the People team on employment agreements and internal policies.
The role suits a qualified lawyer with several years of post-qualification experience, gained in a law firm, in-house, or both, who is comfortable with cross-border deals and intricate commercial talks.
Responsibilities
- Manage contracts from first draft to signature, including negotiation and timely closure.
- Draft, review and negotiate vendor, distribution, licensing, SaaS and strategic partnership agreements.
- Advise on new business initiatives and product launches so legal risks are caught before go-live.
- Advise on corporate governance and compliance under the Companies Act, FEMA and SEBI rules.
- Handle M&A deals, JVs, investments and restructuring work.
- Serve as legal counsel to the HR team on employment agreements and policies.
- Coordinate external counsel for due diligence and specialist advice.
- Track regulatory developments and recommend policy and process updates.
- Improve contract lifecycle management, compliance monitoring and risk processes.
Requirements
- Qualified LLB with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience.
- Experience at a reputed law firm, in-house, or both, with corporate advisory, transactions and compliance exposure.
- Comfort with cross-border agreements and intricate commercial negotiation.
- An analytical and strategic approach to legal problems.
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Where is the role based?
The role is listed as on-site in Bengaluru. The posting does not mention remote or hybrid working.
What experience does the role require?
The posting asks for a qualified LLB with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally from a law firm or in-house, with work in governance and deals.
Is the role full-time?
Yes, the posting lists the position as full-time.
What is the salary for this role?
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