Legal Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities will include Ability to advise, draft, review, negotiate and close commercial agreements, including third party agreements, service agreements, partnerships, license agreements etc.; Ability to assist in general corporate matters – should have experience in (Indian) Companies Act, 2013 (related rules/regulations, precedents etc.) and basic knowledge of RBI, SEBI, FEMA; should be able to oversee corporate governance requirements and group companies’ legal affairs; Assist in developing and implementing processes for efficient operations surrounding contract negotiation and processes including preparing and maintaining standard form agreements, contract management systems, and other databases; Ability to lead the communication strategy and ensure that all communications are consistent across all channels (internal or external stakeholders); Preference to be given to candidates who have basic knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as Guidelines of RBI applicable to an NBFC / financial institution Ensure that BharatPe's/subsidiaries policies and procedures are followed and that all commercial arrangements align with company’s policies, other contractual obligations, and applicable laws; Interactions: Ability to proactively engage with regulatory bodies on policy advocacy Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance and provide guidance on legal matters To succeed in the role Challenges & Decisions Completion of the assigned tasks in time bound manner and within compliance frameworks Qualification & Experience (type & industry) Law Graduate from a recognized university 3-5 years post-qualification experience in a law firm with experience in fintech/banking/M&A and/or general corporate division. Preference would be given to candidates who have prior experience in fintech/banking sector who have extensively work upon debt transactions. Skills & know-how Completion of due diligence exercise Identifying risks and suggesting recommendations Managing counterparts or other advisors on the deal Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and closing all Debt transaction documents such as Facility Agreement, Deed of hypothecation, Debenture trust Deed, Debenture Trustee Agreement, Deed of Guarantee. (NCDs, Term Loans, other debt transactions)