Legal Manager

Legal Responsibilities: 1. Legal Advisory: ○ Provide legal guidance and support on all matters related to the company’s operations, including but not limited to NBFC, Fintech, and P2P lending activities ○ Advise on legal risks, business strategies, and commercial agreements ○ Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, NDAs and legal documents with stakeholders, partners, and clients 2. Regulatory Compliance: ○ Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), SEBI and other relevant authorities. ○ Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the NBFC, Fintech, P2P lending and other related sectors and ensure that the company’s policies and practices align with the latest legal requirements. ○ Liaise with regulatory bodies for filings and ensure timely compliance reporting 3. Dispute Resolution: ○ Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company. ○ Liaise with external legal counsel as required to manage legal proceedings. 4. Legal Risk Management: ○ Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with the company’s business activities. ○ Develop and implement legal risk management strategies and policies. 5. Corporate Transactions: ○ Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and fundraising activities from a Legal perspective. ○ Conduct due diligence and ensure legal compliance in all corporate transactions. Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university; CS qualification or experience. ● A Master's degree in Law (LL.M.) or Business Administration (MBA) is a plus. ● 8+ years of experience in legal and secretarial roles, preferably within the NBFC, Fintech, or P2P lending sectors. Skills and Competencies ● In-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment for NBFCs, Fintech, and P2P lending in India. ● Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and company law. ● Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. ● Ability to manage multiple legal and compliance projects simultaneously. ● Strong leadership and people management skills. ● Ownership, Accountability and Decision-making.