Manager - Legal

Vellstone; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vellstone is seeking an experienced Legal Manager for a premier fintech platform operating in NBFC and P2P lending. You will provide legal guidance across NBFC, Fintech, and P2P lending, ensure RBI compliance, and lead corporate secretarial activities.

You will manage litigation, draft and negotiate contracts, and support M&A and fundraising through due diligence and risk management. A strong track record in corporate governance and strategic decision-making is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Legal & Secretarial experience.
• Strong knowledge of RBI, MCA & SEBI regulations for NBFCs and Fintechs.
• Expertise in Corporate Governance, Company Law & Secretarial Compliance.
• Leadership, ownership and accountability in strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Contract Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Education

LL.B.

Job description

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.
• 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.