Head - Legal & Compliance - BFSI

Role:

Lead the end-to-end Legal & Compliance function for a financial services organization, ensuring strong regulatory governance while enabling business growth.

What You'll Do?

- Own compliance across SEBI, RBI, Companies Act, FEMA and related regulations

- Lead legal strategy for fund structures, investment products, and new launches

- Review and close key agreements: vendor, distribution, partnerships, and investments

- Advise leadership on regulatory, governance, and risk matters

- Work closely with product, risk, and business teams on new initiatives

- Manage regulatory interactions, audits, and reporting

- Build and lead a high-performing legal team

What We're Looking For?

- 12-18 years in Legal & Compliance (financial services preferred)

- Strong exposure to regulatory frameworks and investment products

- Experience in contracts, transactions, and stakeholder advisory

- Sharp business acumen with a hands-on approach

- Proven team leadership experience

Success Metrics:

- Zero compliance gaps / audit observations

- Fast turnaround on legal documentation & launches

- Strong governance and risk management