Manager Legal

About the Role:

We are looking for a capable and motivated legal and compliance professional to join our in-

house legal team supporting a fast-growing fintech business. The role offers end-to-end exposure across regulatory compliance, legal advisory, contracts, and policy implementation for products spanning payments, lending, investment, and platform partnerships. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment and is looking to grow in the fintech legal ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations issued by RBI, SEBI, AMFI, IRDAI,TPAP, and other relevant bodies.
• Support all regulatory filings, license renewals, and ongoing reporting obligations.
• Maintain internal compliance trackers, statutory records, and coordinate with business units for timely submissions.
• Assist in preparing for regulatory audits, inspections, and responses.

2. Contract Drafting & Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts including vendor agreements, SaaS contracts, marketing and influencer agreements, NDAs, and partnership MOUs.
• Ensure compliance with internal approval matrices and risk frameworks before execution.
• Maintain the central contracts repository, monitor renewals, expiries, and post- signing obligations.

3. Legal Advisory:

• Provide legal input to product, business, and marketing teams on new initiatives, launches, campaigns, and partnerships.
• Advise on legal risks, compliance feasibility, customer communications, and regulatory obligations.
• Review and approve marketing content, product disclosures, and T&Cs from aregulatory and consumer protection lens.
• Interpret legal developments and circulars and advise business stakeholders on implementation impact.

4. Legal Research & Documentation:

• Track updates and emerging trends across fintech laws, digital lending guidelines, data privacy norms, and intermediary frameworks.
• Prepare internal research notes, SOPs, checklists, and templates as required.
• Support ongoing process improvements within the legal and compliance function.

5. Cross-functional & External Coordination:

• Liaise with external counsels, regulators, auditors, and law firms on specific matters including litigation, notices, and agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across product, engineering, marketing, finance, HR, and customer service teams.
• Support internal training and compliance awareness programs.

Key Requirements:

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• 3 - 6 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with at least 1- 2 years in fintech, NBFCs, or other regulated entities.
• Strong understanding of applicable fintech regulations, including RBI Master Directions, data privacy obligations, and digital lending guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing contracts independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and operate effectively in a high-ownership, time-sensitive environment.
• Prior experience dealing with regulators or audit stakeholders is a plus.