Manager Legal and Compliance

Cheq Digital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheq Digital is seeking a sharp, execution-oriented Manager - Legal Compliance to anchor regulatory and legal operations across Payments, UPI, Credit Cards, and Lending products in Bengaluru. The role translates RBI, TRAI requirements into actionable compliance programmes, interfacing with product, business, and regulators.

You will lead contract management, litigation coordination, and the design of robust compliance frameworks, while driving cross-functional collaboration and team leadership

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognised university; LLM or CS qualification is a strong advantage.
• 4-6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in fintech, payments, or banking.
• Hands-on exposure to RBI regulations (PA Guidelines, Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments, FEMA)
• Working knowledge of NPCI frameworks, UPI ecosystem, and card network operating rules
• Prior experience handling judicial matters, including writ jurisdiction and Cyber Cell engagements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Contract management and vendor compliance.
• Manage diverse litigation matters, including civil, consumer, labor, and taxation cases.
• Draft and manage responses to legal notices, court orders, and consumer disputes.
• Establish a detailed compliance framework specifically for credit and lending operations.
• Direct the operational setup for co-branded credit card initiatives.
• Implement stringently monitored reporting and oversight mechanisms.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and lead team management efforts.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Litigation coordination

Contract drafting & review

Compliance programme design

Risk assessment

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional communication

Education

LLB

LLM or CS (advantage)

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a sharp, execution-oriented Manager - Legal Compliance to anchor our regulatory and legal operations across Payments, UPI, Credit Cards, and Lending products. You will work at the intersection of product, business, and regulators translating complex RBI, TRAI, and judicial requirements into actionable compliance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Contract management and vendor compliance.
• Manage diverse litigation matters, including civil, consumer, labor, and taxation cases.
• Draft and manage responses to legal notices, court orders, and consumer disputes.
• Establish a detailed compliance framework specifically for credit and lending operations.
• Direct the operational setup for co-branded credit card initiatives.
• Implement stringently monitored reporting and oversight mechanisms.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and lead team management efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB from a recognised university; LLM or CS qualification is a strong advantage
• 4-6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in fintech, payments, or banking
• Hands-on exposure to RBI regulations (PA Guidelines, Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments, FEMA)
• Working knowledge of NPCI frameworks, UPI ecosystem, and card network operating rules
• Prior experience handling judicial matters, including writ jurisdiction and Cyber Cell engagements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously

Core Competencies

• Regulatory Interpretation
• Litigation Coordination
• Contract Drafting Review
• Compliance Programme Design
• Risk Assessment
• Data Privacy (DPDP Act)
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Communication

Details

• Job Type: Full time
• Location: Karnataka, India
• Experience: 6 years