The Role
Manage legal and secretarial functions for a fintech platform operating in NBFC and P2P lending. Responsibilities include providing regulatory and commercial legal guidance, ensuring RBI compliance, updating policies, overseeing litigation and dispute resolution, managing corporate secretarial filings, and supporting M&A, joint ventures, fundraising, due diligence, and risk management.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Legal Manager
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 8+ years
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.)
We’re hiring a Legal Manager for our client, a premier fintech platform in the NBFC and P2P lending sector.
As the Legal Manager, your responsibilities would be:
- Provide legal guidance across NBFC, Fintech & P2P lending, including commercial agreements.
- Ensure RBI compliance and update internal policies as per regulatory changes.
- Manage litigation, arbitration & dispute resolution with external legal counsel.
- Oversee corporate secretarial compliance, including Companies Act and ROC/RBI filings.
- Support M&A, joint ventures & fundraising through legal due diligence and risk management.
Requirements
- 8+ years of Legal & Secretarial experience, preferably in NBFC, Fintech or P2P lending.
- Strong knowledge of RBI, MCA & SEBI regulations for NBFCs and Fintechs.
- Expertise in Corporate Governance, Company Law & Secretarial Compliance.
- Strong skills in Legal Drafting, Contract Negotiation & Multi-project Management.
- Proven leadership, ownership, accountability & strategic decision-making.
Benefits
- Lead and integrate Legal function.
- Handle regulatory matters, corporate transactions & strategic fundraising.
- Work closely with executive leadership, regulators & external advisors.
- Thrive in a dynamic, high-ownership environment with competitive compensation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.)
- 8+ years of legal and secretarial experience
- Experience in NBFC, fintech, or P2P lending
- Strong knowledge of RBI, MCA, and SEBI regulations for NBFCs and fintechs
- Expertise in corporate governance, company law, and secretarial compliance
- Strong legal drafting and contract negotiation skills
- Multi-project management skills
- Leadership, ownership, accountability, and strategic decision-making
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The Company
What We Do
Vellstone is an executive search and talent advisory firm serving organizations across Technology, SaaS, Fintech, and BFSI. It helps clients identify mid-to-C-suite leaders who can deliver lasting impact, using a relationship-driven, evidence-based approach that evaluates business context, culture, team needs, and direction. Its services include executive recruitment and talent advisory for growth-stage and high-growth companies seeking transformative leadership across key sectors.
