Legal Analyst

Position: Legal Analyst / Junior Associate

Experience:

Role Overview:

You will be working closely with early-stage startups, both Indian and foreign founders, seeking to expand their business into the United States. Your role will involve supporting cross-border corporate structuring, legal compliance, and transactional documentation across India and the U.S.

Responsibilities:

General Corporate Law Compliance

• Advise on corporate governance and compliance obligations across all 50 U.S. states (with a focus on Delaware, California, Texas, and New York).
• Review and audit corporate actions for U.S. entities to ensure compliance with applicable state laws.

Cross-Border Structuring and Investment

• Assist in structuring business entities in India and the United States.
• Support transactions involving Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), including capital flows between India and the U.S.
• Prepare and review documentation for equity and debt infusions under Indian and U.S. regulations.

Regulatory Research & Compliance

• Conduct ongoing research and maintain compliance with SEC regulations, state-level investment laws, labor laws, and general business laws applicable across U.S. jurisdictions.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret RBI and FEMA regulations related to cross-border investments.
• Stay current on legal developments affecting inbound and outbound investments between India and the United States.

Contract Drafting & Review

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of U.S. law-governed commercial agreements, including:

1. Investment Agreements
2. Co-Founder Agreements
3. ESOP plans 
4. Corporate governance documentation
5. Employment Agreements
6. Services Agreements
7. Intellectual Property Agreements

• Assist with reviewing similar contracts for compliance, enforceability, and negotiation support.

Candidate Profile

• Strong interest in startup ecosystems, international business law, and cross-border transactions.
• Exposure to U.S. corporate and contract law preferred.
• Familiarity with FEMA, RBI circulars, and investment law.
• Excellent communication and legal research skills.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB required (recent graduates welcome).
• 0–1 years of post-qualification experience (internships and training experience acceptable).
• Strong research and drafting skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Location:

Pay:

hr@finstackk.com