Manager- Legal (Disputes) - Meesho

Job Title: Manager- Legal (Disputes)
Job Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/meesho/f4665f2b-05fc-4d1b-91db-7b9da7dd9534
Job Description: 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 Manager in our legal team.

As Manager- Disputes, you will be the one among other 12+ 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

We’re looking for a sharp, resourceful, and experienced disputes lawyer to join our Legal Team as a Manager – Legal (Disputes). This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in complex, high-stakes situations and knows how to blend legal acumen with business strategy.

As the go-to person for all litigation and dispute resolution matters, you’ll play a critical role in protecting the company’s interests while enabling growth. From crafting smart legal strategies and managing external counsel, to guiding internal investigations and advising leadership—you’ll be at the heart of it all.

If you’re great at managing details without losing sight of the bigger picture, and you’re excited about solving hard problems with a collaborative team—you’ll fit right in.
And yes, we take our work seriously, but we believe in serious fun too. Trivia nights and spontaneous team celebrations are kind of our thing.

What you will do
Legal Strategy: Develop and execute robust litigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
Dispute Management: Handle all litigation and dispute resolution matters—including civil, criminal, commercial, regulatory, arbitration, and consumer cases—across India.
Investigations & Reporting: Conduct RCAs for new cases, lead internal investigations, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to establish key facts. Draft complaint copies, legal notices, and other litigation documents in line with the case strategy.
Law Firm Coordination: Engage, brief, and manage external counsel and law firms; ensure optimal outcomes within budgets.
Internal Advisory: Advise leadership and internal teams on litigation risks and strategies.
Regulatory Matters: Handle notices, inquiries, and proceedings from government bodies and regulators
Documentation & Drafting: Oversee drafting of legal pleadings, responses, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
Pre-Litigation Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate potential legal risks through internal training and process improvements.
Litigation MIS: Maintain dashboards, trackers, and reports to monitor case status and costs.
What you will need
LL.B or LL.M from a reputed institution.
5 - 7+ years of relevant experience in litigation, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
Strong understanding of Indian civil, criminal, commercial, and regulatory laws.
Experience dealing with courts, tribunals, arbitration forums, and regulators.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong business acumen and stakeholder management.