Assistant Legal Counsel

Job Summary:

Assistant Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, financial, and regulatory legal matters.
• Draft, vet, and negotiate legal documentation including term sheets, shareholder agreements, NDAs, service agreements, investment instruments (such as OCDs, debentures, convertible notes), and MoUs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to: the Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, RBI, IFSCA regulations, and international financial standards.
• Support board governance functions, including preparation of resolutions, secretarial filings (ROC, MCA, IFSCA), and corporate records.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessment for strategic initiatives, new product launches, and cross-border transactions.
• Collaborate with external counsel on legal matters, litigation management, and transaction execution.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and communicate actionable insights to internal teams.
• Assist in managing audits, inspections, and internal reporting obligations linked to legal and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• LL.B. from a reputed law school; LL.M. or PG diploma in Corporate/Financial Law is an added advantage.
• 0–3 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate legal team, law firm, NBFC, or financial institution. Exceptional freshers may be considered.
• Proficiency in Indian corporate law, financial sector regulations, and international business transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated, and cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to financial services, fintech operations, or cross-border structuring.
• Prior experience with IFSC/SEZ regulations or GIFT City legal frameworks.



Familiarity with dispute resolution, arbitration, and regulatory litigation processes.