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