Manager - Legal & Compliance - Fintech

Role : We are looking for a Legal and compliance manager to support scale up of our global operations and help management in conducting the affairs of the business in a legally compliant manner in all geographies.

Responsibilities :

- Assist in protecting Company's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law.

- Draft and manage a variety of commercial agreements like Master Service Agreements, Alliance and Partnership Agreements, Vendor contracts and all internal legal documents.

- Participating in negotiations with customers and vendors and ensuring conformance with internal contracting requirements and risk identification & mitigation.

- Ensure all legal, regulatory and corporate compliance in all geographies.

- Undertaking legal advisory functions in relation to general corporate compliance. Tracking laws and regulations that are relevant to the Company's business and policies. Providing legal advice to management.

- Work with external Legal Counsel regarding specific matters

- Monitor and identify compliance risks, coordinate control improvements and check implementation status.

- Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls to ensure that the organization's practices remain compliant to regulatory requirements of SOC 2, GDPR, Privacy Shield and/or other standards like ISO 2700x, etc.

- Manage regular and periodic internal and external risk assessments & audits

- Assist with remediation of control deficiencies identified during the audit process

Requirements :

- In-depth knowledge of the industry's standards and regulations

- Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping

- A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality

- Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities

- An analytical mind able to see the complexities of procedures and regulations

- Excellent communication skills

- B.Sc/B.A in law, finance, business administration or related field

- Certified compliance professional is a plus