Legal Counsel

Job SummaryThe Generalist Legal Counsel will serve as theCorporate Secretaryof the India entity and be responsible for all legal compliance and other legal matters for the entity. This role reports to the General Counsel in the U.S.ResponsibilitiesCorporate Secretarial Duties:Preparing materials for board meetings, CSR committee meetings, and handling other corporate governance matters. Compliance: Responsible for all company secretarial functions under theCompanies Act . Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations pertaining toCompany Law, FEMA , and other Corporate Legislations. Monitor Corporate Governance norms, applicable provisions of the Companies Act, etc. Risk & Auditing: Conduct Company Law Due Diligence and establish systems for compliance. Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations. Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance. Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks. Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations. Advisory & Litigation: Provide timely and commercially sound guidance and advice to management on all regulatory matters in India. Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action. Assist internal stakeholders and coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and employee disputes. Follow up and counsel concerned parties to ensure prompt action on legal matters. General Legal Support:Reviewing commercial and legal agreements, including NDAs and vendor/commercial contracts, and other tasks to support the legal department as needed.RequirementsEducation & Experience: Qualified Company SecretaryandLLBdegree. 2–5 years of experiencefrom a law firm or another multinational technology company. Skills & Attributes: Proactive, result-oriented, withexcellent communication skills . Strong attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality. Relevant experience in the field ofSecretarial Legal, FEMA , etc. Preferred Experience: Experience withSoftware as a Service (SaaS) , especially in the field offinancial technology (FinTech) . Experience withU.S. and Indian contract law

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