Assistant Vice President - Legal & Compliance

Company Description

Description

• This is a full-time, on-site role located in Mumbai for the position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) Legal & Compliance.
• The AVP will be responsible for overseeing legal issues, providing legal advice, managing due diligence processes, and ensuring corporate governance practices are maintained.
• The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. The role reports to the General & key responsibilities:
• Law graduate and Company Secretary; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus. Experience of (12-15) Years (Having experience with FinTech or payments industry is preferable). Strong theoretical, conceptual and practical knowledge in Company Law, FEMA Law, RBI Regulations, SEBI Regulations, Audit Support, Statutory Laws, Data Privacy, ESG, IPR strategy, AI governance, Shareholder Agreements, Legal Due diligence, Contract Management, and managing Stakeholders.
• Expertise in handling legal issues and providing comprehensive legal advice.
• Experience in conducting due diligence processes.
• Knowledge of corporate governance practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  

• Manage and oversee due diligence processes for business transactions and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with statutory laws and regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal developments.
• Lead and support corporate governance initiatives and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, shareholder agreements, and other legal documents.
• Liaise and manage relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Provide audit support and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and external parties.
• Work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.