Senior Legal Manager

Job Description

Role & responsibilities - 1. Documentation & Legal Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and regulatory agreements including: Platform terms and conditions, investor and issuer onboarding documents. Product-related documentation, disclosures, and consent forms. Technology, data processing, API integration, SaaS, NDAs, and vendor contracts. 2. Governance & Risk Mitigation: Monitor legal risks and develop mitigation strategies. Support internal and external audits; ensure proper legal documentation is in place. Maintain legal repositories, version control, and execution records 3. Investor Protection & Dispute Handling: Address investor grievances, coordinate with the grievance redressal team, and manage escalation matrix as per SEBI norms. Draft legal responses and represent the company in legal/regulatory proceedings, if necessary. 4. Product Structuring Support: Collaborate with product, technology, and compliance teams to ensure that business referral models, workflows, and investor journeys comply with regulatory frameworks. Conduct legal feasibility reviews for new features or business initiatives Preferred Candidate Profile - Prior experience in a legal role within a SEBI-registered intermediary (e.g., stockbroker, portfolio manager, RTA, or investment platform). Exposure to handling legal aspects of API-based platforms, digital onboarding, and consent architecture. Familiarity with IT Act, data protection obligations, and grievance redressal frameworks. Required Qualifications & Skills: Educational Qualification: CS is preferred. LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a reputed institution. Experience: 510 years in legal roles, preferably in securities law, FinTech, stock broking, or capital markets. • In-depth understanding of SEBI regulations, especially SEBI (NCS) Regulations, SEBI (Stock Broker) Regulations. Strong command over legal drafting, contract negotiation, and regulatory analysis. Ability to work in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment