Assistant Manager Legal

Uni is a fintech company engaged in the business of building innovative payments and credit solutions for its users. Uni is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic lawyer to join its team as a legal counsel.

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 specialized advice, support in complex transactions or manage regulatory challenges.

Candidate Requirements:
PQE - 3 - 4 years Qualification - Undergraduate Work experience: Law firm or inhouse experience. Should also match the organization culture. Familiarity with the overall regulatory landscape for FinTech companies in India. Designation - AM Level