Job Description

Legal Assistant Manager - Fintech Startup - Bangalore
Job Summary: A leading investment fintech start up is keen to hire a Legal Assistant Manager with 2+ years of experience for its Bangalore office. This role is about actively contributing to strategy execution and the growth of the company. You'll be involved in diverse legal, secretarial, working closely with a supportive team.
About the company: Our client is a leading Fintech startup engaged in empowering over 75,000+ investors with innovative investment opportunities through cutting-edge technology. The Company has raised over $20 M in funding from investors like Zerodha, AssetYogi etc amongst its leading investors.
Location: Dollars Layout, Bengaluru (Near JP Nagar)
The selected Candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate the regulatory landscape and engage frequently with regulators such as RBI, SEBI, and MCA, including responding to queries and shaping business design.
• Internal Controls: Review and vet all website content, marketing communications, and other channels (like blogs) to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. You will independently manage these review processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with various internal departments to ensure effective implementation of regulatory changes and amendments to processes and content.
• Research & Training: Conduct research on relevant legal topics with the CCO to keep the organization updated on regulatory developments.
• Legal Documentation: Assist in creating a framework for contracts with vendors, security issuers, and partners to protect the company's interests

Secretarial Functions:

• Prepare and arrange board, committee, and general meetings (notices, agendas, papers)
• Draft minutes and follow up on action points from meetings.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and implement board decisions.
• Draft regulatory policies and charters
• Track regulatory updates and implement statutory amendments.
• Timely filing of forms/returns and registration of documents.
• Maintain secretarial records, statutory books, and registers.
• Handle compliance related to securities issuance and transfer.
• Assist with regulatory correspondence and drafting letters to regulators.
• Help prepare Annual Return documents and Board's Report.

Requirements:

• Working experience in secretarial functions, preferably within an NBFC or Fintech company.
• Preference for candidates with experience in listed debt companies or listed entities.
• Working knowledge of RBI and SEBI regulations is preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Companies Act, 2013, RBI, and SEBI regulations and basic MS Office skills.
• Personal Qualities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, and a passion for continuous learning and growth. A passion for finance is a bonus!

Education: A law degree (3 or 5 year) from a recognised institution and a Qualified Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Experience: 2-4 years of experience from a law firm or an in-house legal team in a fast-paced environment.
Work Nature: Work From Office
Working days: Mon - Fri
Contact Details: For more details on this vacancy, contact Ayush at hire@hiregenie.in.
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