Manager Legal & CS

Thrivus Partners; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrivus Partners invites a seasoned legal professional to join our Mumbai team as a Legal Counsel / Company Secretary. You will guide legal strategy across NBFC, Fintech, and P2P lending activities, manage risk, and oversee regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, liaise with regulators and external counsel, and support corporate transactions while ensuring governance and timely filings. A strong background in NBFC/Fintech is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university; CS qualification or experience.
• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) or MBA is a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience in legal and secretarial roles, preferably within NBFC/Fintech/P2P lending sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and support on all matters related to the company’s operations, including NBFC, Fintech, and P2P lending activities.
• Advise on legal risks, business strategies, and commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, NDAs and legal documents with stakeholders, partners, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by regulatory bodies (MCA, RBI, SEBI, etc.).
• Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters, liaising with external counsel as needed.
• Support corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and fundraising from a legal perspective.
• Assist with Company Secretary duties, ROC filings, and communications with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Corporate governance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

LL.B.

CS qualification

LL.M./MBA

Job description

• Provide legal guidance and support on all matters related to the company’s operations, including but Not limited to NBFC, Fintech, and P2P lending activities
• Advise on legal risks, business strategies, and commercial agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, NDAs and legal documents with stakeholders, partners, and clients

2. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), SEBI and other relevant authorities.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the NBFC, Fintech, P2P lending and other related sectors and ensure that the company’s policies and practices align with the latest legal requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies for filings and ensure timely compliance reporting
• Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company.
• Liaise with external legal counsel as required to manage legal proceedings.

4. Legal Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with the company’s business activities.
• Develop and implement legal risk management strategies and policies.

5. Corporate Transactions

• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and fundraising activities from a Legal perspective.
• Conduct due diligence and ensure legal compliance in all corporate transactions.

6. Company Secretary

• Support in compliance with the Companies Act and other applicable corporate laws.
• Support in filings with regulatory bodies, including the ROC, RBI, and other relevant authorities.
• Facilitate communication between the company and its management, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university; CS qualification or experience.
• A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) or Business Administration (MBA) is a plus.
• 5-8 years of experience in legal and secretarial roles, preferably within the NBFC, Fintech, or P2P lending sectors.

Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment for NBFCs, Fintech, and P2P lending in India.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and company law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple legal and compliance projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ownership, Accountability and Decision-making.