General Counsel - FinTech - LLB

General Counsel - FinTech

Role and Responsibilities:

- Legal Strategy: Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance with Indian and International laws and regulations in the evolving web 3 landscape.

- Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations and provide legal support for a variety of agreements, including partnerships, collaborations, and vendor contracts.

- Corporate Governance: Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, policies, and procedures, collaborating with internal stakeholders to maintain high ethical standards.

- Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes and liaise with external counsel when necessary, ensuring efficient and favorable resolutions.

- Regulatory Monitoring: Stay abreast of regulatory developments in the VDA and web 3 space, providing proactive advice to mitigate legal risks.

Work Experience & Academics:

- 12+ years of experience in Legal with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal leadership role.

- Working across Multi-industry in various legal, compliance ,and risk aspects of business is a plus; with fintech and digital space experience preferred;

- Experience across geographies is a plus as is litigation experience, and should have managed teams and worked independently with senior teams and management

- Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.

- Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

- LL.B from a reputable law college in India. An additional degree in law is a plus;

- Commercial acumen to be strong. Credentials demonstrating this from peers, managers, and industry will be a plus.