Chief Legal Officer - BFSI - LLB/LLM (15-20 yrs)

Role reports to MD & CEO

Will be responsible to manage the overall legal functions of the organisation in accordance with regulations including drafting and vetting bye-laws or any amendments before submission to the Authority for approval, vetting legal documents related to cross-border arrangements proposed by the MII, and Performing other functions as specified by the governing board or the Authority from time to time.

1. Legal:

- Ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks and facilitating smooth operations of exchange.

2. Contracts and Agreements:

- Oversee the drafting, negotiation and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.

- Provide legal guidance on contractual matters to different departments.

- Drafting and vetting bye-laws or any amendments before submission to the Authority for approval.

- Vetting legal documents related to cross-border arrangements proposed by the MII.

- Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts.

3. Legal Strategy and Advice:

- Develop and implement the company's legal strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.

- Provide legal advice to senior management on strategic initiatives and business transactions.

- Assess and manage legal risks associated with business operations.

4. Dispute resolution:

- Work with the business and other stakeholders to own the issue and drive conclusion.

- Manage and oversee legal disputes, litigation and regulatory investigations.

- Collaborate with external legal counsel where necessary.

5. Risk Management:

- Work with relevant stakeholders to identify, assess, manage and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.

- Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures

6. Communication:

- Oversee timely and accurate dissemination of information to regulatory authorities and stakeholders.

7. Team Management:

- Lead and manage the legal team.

- Foster a culture of legal awareness within the organization.

- Financial measures - As defined in key performance indicator.

- Customer measures - As defined in key performance indicators.

- Internal Processes measures - As defined in key performance indicator.

- Learning and growth measures- As defined in key performance indicator.

- Internal Stakeholders - HODs, Group Entities, Committees, and Governing Board.

- External Stakeholders - Regulator, External Counsel, Lawyers, and Court.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Essential - LLB degree with 15 years of experience in Legal role.

- Desired - LLM degree

- Deep understanding of legal principles, high executive impact, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve business objectives while managing legal risks.