Legal Counsel

You will be responsible for addressing and managing complaints related to cyber incidents, unauthorized digital transactions, and end-user data security issues. Additionally, you will negotiate and execute out-of-court settlements with end-users and corporate clients to minimize legal escalation. Your role will also involve drafting and reviewing legal documents such as settlement agreements, NDAs, and compliance memos. You will collaborate with internal teams including compliance, IT security, and operations to assess and resolve legal risks and represent the company during mediations, regulatory consultations, and other legal proceedings. It is essential for you to maintain documentation of all legal actions, negotiations, and settlements and provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership for mitigating future risks. - Address and manage complaints related to cyber incidents, unauthorized digital transactions, and end-user data security issues - Negotiate and execute out-of-court settlements with end-users and corporate clients, minimizing legal escalation - Draft and review legal documents including settlement agreements, NDAs, and compliance memos - Collaborate with internal teams including compliance, IT security, and operations to assess and resolve legal risks - Represent the company during mediations, regulatory consultations, and other legal proceedings - Maintain documentation of all legal actions, negotiations, and settlements - Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership for mitigating future risks - LLB or LLM from a recognized institution - Must be a licensed advocate eligible to practice law in India - Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in cyber law, financial dispute resolution, or consumer legal matters - Proven experience in managing digital fraud cases and negotiating settlements out of court - Strong understanding of the Information Technology Act (India), RBI digital compliance norms, and data privacy regulations You will be required to travel frequently across India to client locations, user meetings, mediations, and regional legal consultations. Candidates must be comfortable with on-ground negotiations and legal representation outside their base location. The client is a leading fintech company offering cutting-edge digital financial services to consumers and businesses across India. With a strong user base and rapid growth, the company is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage and resolve challenges related to cybersecurity, digital transactions, and platform operations.,