Assistant Manager, Corporate Legal
Meesho
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Job Description
About The Team
As part of our legal and secretarial team, you'll play a crucial role in supporting Meesho with your experience in secretarial matters, corporate governance, IPO readiness, and M&A. Bring your skills and passion to a collaborative environment and play a vital role in shaping the company's journey towards excellence.
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About The Role
We are looking for a sharp, business-minded legal professional to join our Legal Team as Assistant Manager, Corporate Legal. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of law, business, and strategy - shaping key transactions, driving compliance excellence, and enabling the company’s growth journey. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, acting as both a legal advisor and a business enabler.
What You Will Do
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of diverse commercial agreements - including vendor, distribution, licensing, SaaS/tech, and strategic partnership contracts.
- Advise on corporate governance, regulatory, and compliance matters under Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, and other applicable laws.
- Support and execute corporate transactions (M&A, joint ventures, investments, restructurings).
- Partner with business teams to anticipate legal risks and shape pragmatic solutions.
- Engage and manage external counsel for specialist mandates and due diligence.
- Monitor regulatory developments, interpret implications for the business, and proactively recommend policy/process changes.
- Drive continuous improvement in contract lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, and risk frameworks.
- Strong foundation in corporate and commercial law, with proven experience in high-value contracts and transactions.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice.
- Strategic thinker with sharp problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with multiple priorities.
- Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across teams.
- Commercial mindset - balancing legal risk with business opportunity.
What You Will Need
- Qualified LLB with 4-6 years of PQE.
- Experience in a reputed law firm and/or in-house role with exposure to corporate advisory, transactions, and compliance.
- Experience handling cross-border contracts and complex commercial negotiations.
- Possess an analytical and strategic mind.
Key skills/competency
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Law
- M&A Transactions
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Advisory
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- IPO Readiness
How to Get Hired at Meesho
- Research Meesho's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in corporate law, M&A, and compliance specifically for Meesho.
- Showcase legal expertise: Emphasize contract negotiation, regulatory advisory, and corporate governance skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Discuss strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management examples.
- Demonstrate business acumen: Connect legal advice to business growth and effective risk mitigation.
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