Key Responsibilities:

Legal Strategy & Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of 5–6 legal professionals.
• Define legal strategies aligned with business objectives in fintech and SaaS environments.
• Advise executive leadership on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and commercial implications.

Fintech & Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee compliance with financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor changes in fintech regulatory environments (e.g., AML, KYC, data privacy, cross-border payments).
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and compliance consultants.

Contract & Commercial Legal:

• Oversee end-to-end contract management – drafting, negotiation, risk analysis, and enforcement.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and workflows for SaaS, licensing, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure enforceability and commercial clarity in global client and vendor agreements.

International Transactions & M&A:

• Structure and execute international deals, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Lead legal due diligence, risk mitigation, and regulatory filings in M&A activities.
• Coordinate with external counsel during cross-border expansions and acquisitions.

Intellectual Property:

• Protect and manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio – trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
• Work with product and tech teams to ensure legal protection of proprietary technology.
• Handle IP infringement matters globally, including enforcement and defense.

Requirements:

• LLB or equivalent law degree; LLM or relevant international qualifications preferred.
• 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 4–5 years in a fintech, SaaS, or technology-driven company.
• Strong knowledge of global legal systems, commercial law, financial regulations, and international contracting.
• Proven track record in handling cross-border transactions, IP, and M&A deals.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in building legal frameworks and scalable processes in high-growth environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior in-house counsel experience in a fintech or product-based tech company.
• Familiarity with global data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience with regulatory licensing, sandbox participation, or financial product approval.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs250,000.00 - Rs500,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person