Assistant Manager - Legal

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on regulatory matters impacting the FinTech industry, with a strong emphasis on RBI and other regulations, including but not limited to areas such as digital lending, credit cards, payments and other financial products and services.

• Work closely with product teams to ensure product offering comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Provide legal guidance during the development and launch of new financial products and services.

• Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape and advise the business on changes affecting business or product offerings.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise high-stakes FinTech partnership agreements and other commercial contracts for business teams, including areas such as technology, marketing, real estate etc. Ensure that agreements align with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

• Advise internal business teams on a wide range of legal issues, including data privacy, intellectual property (IPR), employment law, marketing compliance, FEMA, FDI regulations, and TRAI guidelines.

• Provide legal support in drafting and reviewing internal policies, including terms and conditions for various business activities, product offerings, and customer-facing services.

• Participate in industry body discussions and committees to stay informed about regulatory and compliance changes and contribute to discussions that shape the regulatory environment for the FinTech industry.

• When required, liaise with external legal counsels to seek specialised advice, support in complex transactions or manage regulatory challenges.

Candidate Requirements:

• PQE - 3 - 4 yearsnbsp;

• Qualification - Undergraduate from a reputed law school.

• Work experience: Law firm or inhouse experience. Should also match the organisation culture. Familiarity with the overall regulatory landscape for FinTech companies in India.