Head of Legal Counsel – Fintech

Kite (Falcon); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite (Falcon), a Series-A funded cloud-native banking technology platform, is hiring a Head of Legal Counsel. The role focuses on leading M&A transactions, coordinating fundraising activities, and overseeing commercial contract negotiations.

Eligible candidates hold an LL.B or LL.M and have 6–10 years post-qualification experience, with hands-on expertise in M&A and fundraising. Preference given to fintech, NBFC, or banking sector backgrounds.

Qualifications

• LL.B or LL.M from a recognized university with 6–10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Hands-on experience in M&A and fundraising is essential; fintech, NBFC or banking sector background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transactions for the fintech platform.
• Manage fundraising activities (equity and debt).
• Oversee commercial contract negotiations.
• Provide strategic legal advisory to founders and leadership on RBI guidelines, data protection, and fintech regulatory frameworks.

Skills

M&A experience

Fundraising

Contract negotiation

Regulatory advisory

Data protection

Fintech regulatory knowledge

Education

LL.B / LL.M

Job description

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Head of Legal Counsel – Fintech

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LL.B / LL.M with 6–10 years of post-qualification experience in M&A, fundraising, and contract negotiation.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Head of Legal Counsel – Fintech
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Kite (Falcon)
Description: Kite (operating as Falcon), a Series-A funded cloud-native banking technology platform, is hiring a Head of Legal Counsel. This high-impact role focuses on leading M&A transactions, managing fundraising activities (equity and debt), and overseeing commercial contract negotiations. The counsel will provide strategic legal advisory to founders and leadership on RBI guidelines, data protection, and fintech regulatory frameworks.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess an LL.B or LL.M from a recognized university with 6–10 years of post-qualification experience. Essential skills include hands-on experience in M&A and fundraising, with a preference for candidates from the fintech, NBFC, or banking sectors.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Fees: None
Application Link:
Contact Information: Not specified