Assistant Manager - Legal & Secretarial

Fintech/BFSI

Assistant Manager - Legal & Secretarial

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements (SHAs, SSAs, lending & lease agreements, etc.)
• Ensure investor compliance and fund management as per contractual terms
• Manage corporate and regulatory compliance in line with the Companies Act, RBI Guidelines, and startup-specific regulations
• Handle legal proceedings related to civil and criminal matters (including court appearances)
• Maintain strong legal documentation and governance for stakeholder agreements, vendor contracts, and government liaisons
• Provide legal counsel for fundraising, corporate governance, and strategic business decisions
• Liaise with internal teams, investors, and external legal advisors
  

🎯 Must-Have Qualifications & Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in legal & compliance (Fintech/BFSI sector preferred)
• Excellent drafting skills in SHAs, SSAs, lending & lease agreements
• Strong understanding of startup legal landscape and investor compliance
• In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act and other applicable laws
• Experience in civil/criminal legal proceedings
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)
  

⭐ Good-to-Have

• Company Secretary (CS) qualification
• Prior experience in startups or high-growth tech environments
• Familiarity with RBI Guidelines (especially updated to 2025)
• Knowledge of fund management, NBFC legal frameworks
  

Why Join Us?

• 🚀 Fast-paced Fintech Growth: Be part of a cutting-edge team transforming finance with technology
• 💼 End-to-End Legal Ownership: Work closely with leadership and investors
• 📈 Learning Culture: Exposure to complex legal landscapes, startup funding, and compliance strategy
• 🤝 Collaborative Environment: Cross-functional exposure with legal, finance, and tech teams
• 🏠 Hybrid Work Flexibility: WFH on Saturdays