Meesho

Assistant Manager- Legal

Meesho  •  Bengaluru, IN (Onsite)  •  21 days ago
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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 the Company with your experience in secretarial matters, corporate governance, IPO readiness, M&A.. Bring your skills and passion to a collaborative environment and play a vital role in shaping the company's journey towards excellence.
Our team believes in working hard and partying harder. We organize team trivia nights, board game marathons, and other fun events to foster our team spirit 💥.
About the Role
We are looking for a sharp, business-minded legal professional to join our Legal Team as Assistant Manager - 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 3-5 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 minds.
Meesho

About Meesho

Meesho is India’s e-commerce marketplace, on a mission to democratise internet commerce. Our multi-sided technology platform connects four key stakeholders — consumers, sellers, logistics partners, and content creators — to power inclusive growth at scale.

We enable individuals and small businesses to sell online with ease, offering access to a wide customer base, integrated logistics, payment solutions, and platform support. For customers, Meesho offers a broad and affordable selection, tailored for diverse needs across Bharat. We also empower creators to build commerce-driven content that drives discovery and engagement.

Our logistics operations are powered by Valmo, Meesho’s asset-light logistics platform that works entirely through partner-led infrastructure to ensure cost-efficient and scalable deliveries.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bangalore, IN
Year Founded
2015
Website
meesho.io
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