Legal and Secretarial Associate-5-6-Lower Parel

Role : Legal and Secretarial Associate

Experience : 5 to 6 years

Qualification : LLB

Location : Lower Parel

Job Description :

Legal Compliance and Advisory:

• Legal Advisory:

  Provide proactive legal guidance to internal stakeholders (business units, product teams, etc.) on regulatory changes, new initiatives, and compliance risks.

• Regulatory Compliance:

  Monitor and ensure compliance with local and international financial services regulations (e.g., RBI guidelines in India, or other relevant jurisdictions).

• Contract Management:

  Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including partnership agreements, service agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs with a focus on payment processing, technology, and financial transactions.

• Dispute Resolution:

  Manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitrations involving the company, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolutions.

• Data Privacy & Security:

  Advise on data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, India's Personal Data Protection Bill, etc.), ensuring compliance with applicable data protection regulations in the context of payment processing and digital transactions.

Corporate Secretarial:

• Board Support:

  Assist in the preparation of materials for Board meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and other corporate governance documentation for the Indian and overseas entities.

• Compliance with Corporate Governance:

  Ensure timely filing of returns, reports, and other statutory documents required under local company law and stock exchange regulations.

• Shareholder Relations:

  Manage corporate records and communications with shareholders, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws (including company formation, changes in capital structure, etc.).

• International Compliance:

  Ensure adherence to international corporate governance norms and regulatory frameworks for subsidiaries/branches in overseas markets.

Litigation and Risk Management:

• Risk Assessment:

  Identify legal risks associated with business operations and advise on mitigation strategies.

• Litigation Management:

  Oversee and manage external legal counsel for litigation matters. Review legal cases and settlements.

• Consumer Protection and Dispute Resolution:

  Address customer complaints and disputes in a legally compliant manner, particularly concerning financial transactions.

Regulatory Relations:

• Regulatory Liaison:

  Act as the liaison with regulatory bodies such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),and international regulators.

• Licensing and Certification:

  Manage and maintain necessary licenses for the company's operations in India and overseas, ensuring they are renewed in a timely manner and are in compliance with applicable laws.