Manager - Legal and Compliance

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Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Manage legal and regulatory operations across payments, UPI, credit cards, and lending products. Responsibilities include contract and vendor compliance, litigation coordination, legal notices and court responses, credit and lending compliance framework design, co-branded card operational setup, reporting oversight, risk assessment, and cross-functional team leadership. The role requires expertise in RBI regulations, FEMA, NPCI and UPI frameworks, card network rules, judicial matters, data privacy, and fintech or banking compliance.
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 About CheQ   

At CheQ, we’re turning the chaos of credit into a journey that’s clear, rewarding, and even a little fun. With ₹80,000 Cr+ in lifetime payments, a growing tribe of users (30%+ using more than two products), and $16M raised from marquee investors, we’re fast becoming India’s favourite way to go from credit-stressed to credit-smart.

 What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a sharp, execution-oriented Manager – Legal & Compliance to anchor our regulatory and legal operations across Payments, UPI, Credit Cards, and Lending products. You will work at the intersection of product, business, and regulators—translating complex RBI, TRAI, and judicial requirements into actionable compliance programmes.

What You'll Work On

 ·       Contract management and vendor compliance.

·       Manage diverse litigation matters, including civil, consumer, labor, and taxation cases.

·       Draft and manage responses to legal notices, court orders, and consumer disputes.

·       Establish a detailed compliance framework specifically for credit and lending operations.

·       Direct the operational setup for co-branded credit card initiatives.

·       Implement stringently monitored reporting and oversight mechanisms.

·       Drive cross-functional collaboration and lead team management efforts.

Qualifications and Experience 

·       LLB from a recognised university; LLM or CS qualification is a strong advantage

·       4–6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in fintech, payments, or banking

·       Hands-on exposure to RBI regulations (PA Guidelines, Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments, FEMA)

·       Working knowledge of NPCI frameworks, UPI ecosystem, and card network operating rules

·       Prior experience handling judicial matters, including writ jurisdiction and Cyber Cell engagements

·       Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously 

Core Competencies 

Regulatory Interpretation

Litigation Coordination

Contract Drafting & Review

Compliance Programme Design

Risk Assessment

Data Privacy (DPDP Act)

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Communication

Why you should join CheQ? 

You own it, we trust you

Shape your work with freedom, deliver with ownership, backed by trust

Bold, fast & human
We push boundaries together, and deliver with agility, rigor, and heart. Always looking out for one another.

Growth by osmosis
Learn directly from a stellar leadership team with rich, diverse backgrounds.

What you will not get

Monotony → Work is dynamic, expect variety every day.
Slow climbs → Growth here is about leaps, not ladders.
Layers of red tape → We believe in speed, not bureaucracy.

Skills Required

  • LLB from a recognised university
  • LLM or Company Secretary qualification
  • 4–6 years of post-qualification experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in fintech, payments, or banking
  • Hands-on exposure to RBI regulations, including PA Guidelines, Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments, and FEMA
  • Working knowledge of NPCI frameworks, the UPI ecosystem, and card network operating rules
  • Experience handling judicial matters, including writ jurisdiction and Cyber Cell engagements
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
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The Company
Bengaluru, Karnataka
59 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

CheQ is a Bengaluru-based fintech startup, the newest & noisiest on the block. We aim to help customers understand, manage and leverage credit in ways that augment their lifestyle choices. And while doing so, make the experience fun and rewarding! 💫 Founded by industry veterans, backed by marquee investors — CheQ is committed to ensuring a fantastic credit life for every Indian.

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