Job Title:
Senior Corporate Lawyer - General Corp
Company: GGV
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Created: 2025-09-23
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About the Role: We are looking to hire a highly experienced and business-focusedSenior Corporate Lawyerto join our General Corporate practice inMumbai . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise inMergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC) ,joint ventures ,corporate structuring , andstrategic advisory . You will play a key leadership role in managing high-value domestic and cross-border transactions across sectors, with a strong focus ontechnology, media & entertainment (M&E), consumer, and financial services . Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute end-to-endM&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 oncorporate governance ,board advisory ,regulatory approvals , andFEMA/FDI compliance Negotiate complex commercial arrangements with multiple stakeholders including promoters, financial sponsors, and strategics Advise on corporate structuring, entity setup, reorganizations, andcross-border investment flows Provide legal support tomedia & entertainment clientson content licensing, talent agreements, production deals, and IP structuring Represent and adviseprivate equity funds, venture capital investors , andportfolio companiesat 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 Minimum15 years of post-qualification experienceingeneral corporate law , with a strong focus onM&A and private equity Extensive experience advising oncomplex shareholding structures, investment exits, earn-outs, ESOPs , andcontrol rights Proven track record of handlingcross-border deals , including coordination with foreign counsel and global stakeholders Sound knowledge ofCompanies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, Competition Act , andIP lawsrelevant to M&E transactions Exceptionaldrafting, 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 advisingunicorns, startups, or media & entertainment conglomerates Familiarity withdata privacy laws, digital media licensing , andtechnology contractingis a plus Prior exposure toIPO readiness, corporate compliance , orESG-related advisorywill be an advantage What We Offer: Opportunity to lead and closemarket-defining transactionsacross high-growth sectors Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment Competitive remuneration and leadership growth path Exposure tointernational clients, high-growth startups , andblue-chip investors