Jr. Legal Executive

As a Legal Advisor at our dynamic fintech team, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contractual obligations, and mitigating legal risks across our business operations. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Regulatory & Compliance Advisory:** - Advise on RBI, SEBI, NPCI, and other regulatory frameworks applicable to fintech operations. - Ensure company compliance with laws including RBI Guidelines, PPI Licenses, KYC/AML norms, DPDP Act, and IT Act. - Liaise with regulatory bodies, banks, and respond to legal or statutory notices. - **Contract Management:** - Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts such as partnership agreements, vendor contracts, SaaS and licensing agreements, and NDAs. - Ensure alignment of all agreements with business objectives and regulatory frameworks. - **Risk Management & Legal Strategy:** - Identify potential legal risks and propose mitigation strategies. - Manage litigation and disputes proactively, collaborating with external legal counsel when necessary. - **Corporate & Governance Matters:** - Assist in board and shareholder meetings from a legal perspective. - Maintain legal records and corporate secretarial compliances under Companies Act, 2013. - **Data Privacy & Cyber Law:** - Advise on the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, GDPR (if applicable), and internal data protection policies. - Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to assess and mitigate legal risks from data breaches or system vulnerabilities. **Key Requirements:** - Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution; LL.M preferred. - Minimum 6 Months of post-qualification experience, preferably with a fintech, NBFC, bank, or technology company. - Strong knowledge of Indian financial regulations, fintech operations, and data privacy laws. - Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills. - Experience in handling regulatory inquiries, notices, and audits. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Membership with the Bar Council of India. - Certifications in Fintech Law, Cyber Law, or Data Privacy (like CIPP/India). **Key Competencies:** - Strategic thinking with legal acumen. - Attention to detail and problem-solving ability. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - High ethical standards and integrity. In this full-time role, you will work day shifts at our in-person location.,