Legal Associate | 2 to 6 yrs | FinTech Firm | Pune

MetaMorph; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech firm is looking for a Legal Associate in Pune to support commercial legal needs. The role includes drafting and reviewing contracts, engaging with clients for contractual queries, and working closely with business teams. Candidates should have 2-6 years of experience in commercial legal work, ideally within fintech or BFSI sectors. Attention to detail and understanding of commercial clauses are crucial for this position with a strong emphasis on contract execution and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in contract drafting and commercial legal work.
• Strong understanding of contract structures and risk basics.
• Experience working alongside external law firms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and execute various commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with law firms on contract developments.
• Act as contact for clients on contractual queries.
• Support contract negotiations with internal teams.
• Ensure contracts comply with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain contract documentation and trackers.

Skills

Contract drafting

Understanding of commercial clauses

Client engagement

Attention to detail

Job description

Legal Associate | 2 to 6 yrs | FinTech Firm | Pune

Our Client is an RBI-licensed financial organization headquartered in Pune, India. Their work contributes directly to strengthening India’s digital financial services infrastructure.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Legal Associate to support our growing commercial and client-facing legal requirements. The role is focused on contract execution, commercial drafting, and coordination, while also involving direct interaction with clients and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth contracting and closure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys hands‑on contracting work, exposure to fintech/financial services, and working closely with business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and execute commercial agreements including client contracts, NDAs, service agreements, vendor agreements, and partnership documents
• Coordinate with external law firms on contract templates, updates, and specialized legal inputs
• Act as a point of contact for clients on contractual queries; join client calls when required to explain terms and facilitate closure
• Support contract negotiations in collaboration with internal business, sales, and product teams
• Ensure contracts are aligned with regulatory requirements applicable to Account Aggregators and financial services
• Maintain contract documentation, trackers, and version control
• Assist with internal compliance processes, audits, and documentation support as required

Desired Candidate Profile

• 2–6 years of experience in contract drafting and commercial legal work
• Prior exposure to fintech, BFSI, technology, SaaS, or regulated environments is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of contract structures, commercial clauses, and risk basics
• Comfortable engaging with clients and business stakeholders to explain legal provisions in a practical manner
• Experience working with or coordinating alongside external law firms
• Detail‑oriented, execution‑focused, and able to manage multiple contracts simultaneously