Manager - Legal

Easebuzz Private limited.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Easebuzz Private Limited, a Pune-based fintech payments company, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support regulatory, commercial and compliance needs across the business. You will negotiate with banks, structure transactions, draft agreements and advise on data protection, AML and cross-border matters.

A strong law background and 3+ years in payments/fintech are essential. Join a fast-growing team in a dynamic environment that values ethics, integrity and collaboration, with

Qualifications

• LL.B. or equivalent with bar accreditation.
• 3+ years of legal experience (with at least two years at a law firm) preferably in payments, fintech, financial regulatory, data protection, technology or commercial transactions
• Strong communication and leadership to interact with diverse stakeholders
• Ethics, integrity and inclusion oriented; business acumen to align legal advice with business strategy

Responsibilities

• Counsel the business on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters, negotiating with regional and commercial banks.
• Facilitating local and cross-border payments and funds transfers, advising on AML and other payments laws and regulations.
• Manage Merchant agreements and Litigation if any.
• Manage employee or company-related policies, processes and offer letters from a legal perspective.
• Developing and implementing legal procedures and policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws

Skills

Legal experience

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree in Law or MBA (preferred)

Job description

About Easebuzz Private Limited

Easebuzz is a payment solutions (fintech organisation) company which enables online merchants to accept, process and disburse payments through developer friendly APIs. We are focusing on building plug n play products including the payment infrastructure to solve complete business problems. Definitely a wonderful place where all the actions related to payments,subscription, eKYC is happening at the same time. Easebuzz is one of India's few payment aggregators which is building SAAS emebedded with payments infrastrucure. We are well capitalised and have recently closed a fundraise of $4M in March, 2021 from prominent VC firms and angel investors. The company is based out of Pune and has a total strength of 280 + employees. Easebuzz’s corporate culture is tied into the vision of building a workplace which breeds open communication and minimal bureaucracy. An equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. One thing you can be sure of is that you will be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow.

Key Job Responsibilities

• You will counsel the business on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters, including negotiating with regional and commercial banks.
• Facilitating local and cross-border payments and funds transfers, and complying with anti-money laundering and other payments related laws and regulations. You will work directly with the business in structuring, drafting and negotiating commercial transactions; provide day-to-day advice; resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships; and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
• Manage Merchant agreeements and Litigation if any.
• Manage employee or company related policies, processes and offer letters from a legal perspective.
• Developing and implementing legal procedures and policies to ensure the company’s compliance with applicable laws.

Skills and Qualifications required

• A strong educational background, including a bachelor's degree in law or a related field acquired from an accredited institution. Additionally, a master’s degree in law or business administration will be welcomed.
• 3+ years of legal experience (with at least two years at a law firm) preferably with some portion of that experience in payments, fintech, financial regulatory, data protection, technology or commercial transactions
• Natural leadership and management skills, including an ability to communicate in an assertive and clear manner to those who have a strong understanding of the law, and those with novice knowledge.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills, demonstrating your ability to assess and understand complex legal issues, and provide strategic advice.
• A leader in ethics, integrity and diversity and inclusion campaigns. Excellent business acumen in regard to understanding business operation and objectives, permitting your provision of legal advice aligning with business strategy.

Location

• Pune - Head office in Hinjewadi area.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly growing industry.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.