Senior Corporate Lawyer - General Corp

About the Role :

We are looking to hire a highly experienced and business-focused Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our General Corporate practice in Mumbai . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC) , joint ventures , corporate structuring , and strategic advisory . You will play a key leadership role in managing high-value domestic and cross-border transactions across sectors, with a strong focus on technology, media & entertainment (M&E), consumer, and financial services .

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and execute end-to-end M&A, PE / VC, and joint venture transactions , including :

Share purchase agreements (SPA)

Shareholders’ agreements (SHA)

Investment agreements

Business transfer agreements

Due diligence reporting

Advise clients on corporate governance , board advisory , regulatory approvals , and FEMA / FDI compliance

Negotiate complex commercial arrangements with multiple stakeholders including promoters, financial sponsors, and strategics

Advise on corporate structuring, entity setup, reorganizations, and cross-border investment flows

Provide legal support to media & entertainment clients on content licensing, talent agreements, production deals, and IP structuring

Represent and advise private equity funds, venture capital investors , and portfolio companies at every stage of the investment lifecycle

Collaborate with tax advisors, financial consultants, and international counsel for structuring and regulatory alignment

Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments impacting corporate law, FDI, startups, digital media, and financial markets

Key Requirements :

LL.B. / LL.M. from a reputed law school in India or abroad

Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in general corporate law , with a strong focus on M&A and private equity

Extensive experience advising on complex shareholding structures, investment exits, earn-outs, ESOPs , and control rights

Proven track record of handling cross-border deals , including coordination with foreign counsel and global stakeholders

Sound knowledge of Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, Competition Act , and IP laws relevant to M&E transactions

Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor junior lawyers and lead transaction teams

Commercial mindset with the ability to align legal advice with business goals

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience advising unicorns, startups, or media & entertainment conglomerates

Familiarity with data privacy laws, digital media licensing , and technology contracting is a plus

Prior exposure to IPO readiness, corporate compliance , or ESG-related advisory will be an advantage

What We Offer :

Opportunity to lead and close market-defining transactions across high-growth sectors

Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment

Competitive remuneration and leadership growth path

Exposure to international clients, high-growth startups , and blue-chip investors