Lead - Legal & Company Secretary

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

8 hours ago

Who are we and What we doShareChat (Mohalla Tech Pvt Ltd) is India's largest homegrown social media company and the only local player to achieve profitability in the industry, with 200+ million Monthly Monetizable Users across all its platforms.Founded in 2015, ShareChat has social media brands such as the ShareChat App and Moj App and micro drama app QuickTV under its portfolio. QuickTV, the newest addition to ShareChat's family of apps, crossed the 10 million downloads mark within 3 months of launch and currently has 60Mn MAUs across the network viewing the vertical episodic content.Today, the ShareChat network maintains a whopping 1,000 Cr ARR and is India's leading social media platform servicing users across the country in 15 regional languages. This growth has led to a 28% YoY revenue growth in the July-Sept (2025-26) quarter and increased it by more than 60% in the Oct-Dec quarter.Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Company Secretary to lead corporate secretarial, governance, and transactional matters, while owning end-to-end commercial contracting and negotiations. The role involves close collaboration with Finance and business teams on strategic initiatives, including M&A and investments.What You'll Do: * Lead secretarial and compliance workstreams for M&A, investments, fundraising, and restructuring.

Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA/RBI, MCA, and SEBI regulations.
Manage statutory records, filings (annual/event-based), and governance documentation.
Support transaction execution: diligence, data rooms, documentation, and regulatory approvals.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (vendor, partnership, licensing, influencer, and technology agreements).
Drive contract negotiations independently, including commercial and legal terms, risk allocation, liability, indemnities, and dispute mechanisms.
Partner with business teams to structure deals, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
Develop and standardize contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation frameworks to improve efficiency.
Liaise with external counsel, auditors, investors, and regulators.
Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and governance risks.
Oversee post-transaction compliance and integration activities.

Who You Are: * Law Graduate and Qualified Company Secretary with 6+ years PQE, with experience in large Indian startups

Strong experience in contract drafting and negotiation
Solid understanding of corporate law and regulatory frameworks
Ability to independently manage complex transactions and negotiations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

LocationBangalore (Hybrid)What's In It For You?At ShareChat, our values-Ownership, Speed, User Empathy, Integrity, and First Principles-are at the core of our ways of working. We believe in hiring top talent and grooming future leaders by providing a flexible environment to aid growth and development.Our Elite Benefits Suite:Wealth & Security: ESOPs and comprehensive insurance coverage.Lifestyle: Hybrid working culture, Gym allowance, and Zomato coupons.Family Support: Monthly childcare allowance for women employees.And Many more…

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