EnKash - Director - Legal/Compliance/Company Secretarial (10-20 yrs)

About EnKash:

EnKash is India's leading B2B Spend Management and Payments Platform, empowering businesses with seamless payment solutions. As a regulated fintech, we prioritize compliance, governance, and risk management, ensuring our solutions align with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a mid to senior-level professional to lead the Legal, Compliance & Company Secretarial function at EnKash. This role demands deep domain expertise in B2B Payments, Payment Aggregators (PAPG), Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI), and regulatory frameworks, particularly those governed by RBI. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance, managing regulatory interactions, overseeing contracts, and mitigating legal risks.

Additionally, the candidate will liaise with Company Secretarial teams and oversee statutory filings, board meetings, and governance compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with RBI regulations related to PAPG, PPI, and other fintech/payment solutions

- Develop and implement robust compliance policies and frameworks to adhere to regulatory guidelines

- Stay updated with regulatory developments and proactively implement necessary changes

- Handle regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections conducted by RBI and other authorities

- Act as the primary liaison between EnKash and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth communication and compliance adherence

Legal & Risk Management:

- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, and legal documents for various stakeholders including partners, vendors, and financial institutions

- Mitigate legal risks by ensuring contracts align with business and regulatory requirements

- Address any legal disputes or litigations concerning regulatory or commercial matters

- Work closely with internal teams (Finance, Product, Compliance, Operations) to ensure legal alignment

Company Secretarial & Governance:

- Liaise with Company Secretarial teams to ensure timely statutory filings, corporate governance, and board meeting compliance

- Assist in maintaining regulatory documentation, shareholder agreements, and board resolutions

- Ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices as per applicable laws and regulations

Contract Management & Documentation:

- Own end-to-end contract management, ensuring all agreements are efficiently closed, recorded, and monitored

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations are met

- Streamline legal documentation and policy frameworks to improve efficiency

Governance & Risk Management:

- Design and implement internal controls and compliance frameworks to manage risks effectively

- Ensure adherence to AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC, and Data Privacy regulations

- Support internal teams in understanding and adhering to compliance-related policies

Why You Should Apply:

- Work directly with the Founders & Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping EnKash's regulatory strategy

- Be a key decision-maker, influencing business growth while ensuring strong governance and compliance

- Drive high-impact regulatory discussions, working closely with RBI and other governing bodies

- Thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment, where your expertise will directly impact business success

- Competitive compensation & career growth opportunities in one of India's most exciting fintech startups

Who Should Apply?

- 10+ years of experience in Legal & Compliance roles in fintech/payments domain

- Strong expertise in B2B Payments, PAPG, PPI, and regulatory frameworks

- Prior experience handling RBI audits, regulatory filings, and compliance adherence

- Proven track record in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal risk management

- Experience in Company Secretarial (CS) activities, including board meetings, statutory filings, and governance compliance

- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with regulatory authorities, external legal counsels, and internal stakeholders

Location: Mumbai