Senior associate - Legal

About the Team

Did you know Meesho helped 9 million women start businesses with zero investment Well, this is the kind of impact you are going to be part of as Senior Associate - Legal in our legal team. As Senior Associate - Legal, you will be the one among other professionals working in domains such as advisory, contracting, new expansions, launches. This team consists of Company Secretary & Legal Experts who have previously worked for well-known companies.

About the role

As a Senior Associate - Legal, you will take ownership of providing advice, counsel, and support on legal issues related to a wide range of transactions. On a typical day, you will be involved in resolving legal queries and closely working with the business team on understanding constructs of legal transactions, drafting agreements or reviewing vendor templates and entering into negotiations to close the drafts.

You will be expected to run the contracting process end-to-end.You will work closely with the business team to evaluate new initiatives and launches from a legal standpoint. You will study laws applicable to us and ensure we comply with them. Besides, you will also draft and oversee the implementation of internal policies and procedures.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, distribution, service, licensing, and SaaS / technology agreements.
• Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues, providing well-reasoned and practical advice to business teams.
• Assist in corporate governance and compliance under applicable laws such as the Companies Act, FEMA, and SEBI regulations.
• Support due diligence and documentation in corporate transactions such as investments, mergers, and restructurings.
• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, finance, tech, business) to align contract and compliance processes with organizational objectives.
• Track regulatory updates and summarize implications for internal stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and refining templates, playbooks, and internal policies to improve efficiency and consistency in contract management.

What you will need

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.