As a Legal Associate, you will play a key role in supporting cross-border legal operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting with transactional risk mitigation. Your responsibilities will include legal research, contract review, drafting & negotiations, corporate structuring, and coordination for entity incorporation.

Analysis of the payment sector legislation of Indian and foreign jurisdictions.
Understand and follow chargeback rules and processes for acquirers and the card networks.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and statutory requirements;
Review, draft, and manage service agreements, other contracts, and legal documents to protect the interests of Paymentwall
Negotiation process support and facilitation;
Coordination and collaboration with the different team members on various projects;
Respond promptly to legal requests from the business development, operations, and finance, marketing, and other departments.
Summarize and communicate risks, legal concepts, company policies, and procedures to all relevant internal teams.
Collaborate with the business development, marketing, finance, and support departments to understand team goals and legal needs
Monitor updates on regulations, compliances, and new legal requirements, and ensure that the business is compliant with these updates.
Support the continuous improvement of standard agreements and legal processes
Communicate effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
Support the compliance team to ensure ongoing statutory and business compliance

Skills & Competencies Required

Solid understanding of legal principles, especially in contract law, corporate law, payment sector laws, and regulatory compliance
Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to summarize legislation and case findings clearly
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and reviewing standard legal documents under guidance
High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and legal document handling, and retention
Ability to follow legal procedures and assist in maintaining organized legal records and documentation
Eagerness to learn and take on new tasks in support of legal and compliance teams
Professional demeanor, discretion, and respect for confidential information
Effective communication skills and the ability to work with internal teams across different functions
Familiarity with working in a multi-jurisdictional environment is a plus
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet deadlines

Bachelor s degree in Law
1 3 years of experience in a legal, in-house, or law firm environment
Working knowledge of Business, Contract, Payment Sector laws, IP, Tax, or Corporate Law (Familiarity with Banking Law or the regulation of non-bank credit/Fintech organizations is a plus)
Experience in analyzing legislation and preparing legal summaries or internal notes
Able to work independently with guidance, and accept responsibility for assigned tasksExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Willingness to collaborate with international teams and engage in cross-border legal coordination
No restrictions on business travel, and flexibility to work across global teams

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