Udaan - Legal Counsel - Capital

About udaan

Founded in 2016 with a vision to 'transform the trade ecosystem in India leveraging technology, udaan is India's largest business-to-business e- commerce platform. It has operations across categories including fruits and vegetables, FMCG, staples, lifestyle, electronics, home & kitchen, pharma, toys and general merchandise.

udaan is solving core trade problems faced by small and medium businesses, that are unique to India, through its unique India-fit low-cost business model by leveraging technology and bringing the benefits of eCommerce to them. It is a one stop shop for all business requirements in the b2b space. udaan has built inclusive tech tools for Bharat, specially catering to the needs of brands, retailers and manufacturers, providing them a level playing field to scale, trade and grow businesses.

Udaan Capital is a digital lending platform of Udaan Group. It is a highly differentiated credit business, uniquely positioned to address the large, unorganized and underserved segment in MSME lending. The Udaan group also has a registered NBFC within its fold.

Key Role and Responsibilities

- Drafting and reviewing product notes, loan, security and related transaction documents. Undertake research and study of legal problems arising in connection with financing and fintech transaction, advice on the legal and regulatory implications of the transaction.

- Provide the legal framework for financing and fintech transactions (drafting, advisory support, conclusion of contracts and completion of all related legal formalities) and monitor them from a legal viewpoint.

- Problem solving with business on new product roll-outs and business partnership models, keeping in view the legal requirements and business needs.

- Coordinating with business and providing legally viable solutions for business problem statements.

- Participate in the development of processes, policies and procedures designed to reduce legal risk and/or increase the efficiency of the team.

- Proactively advise on and help to manage important changes in law and regulation.

- Checking pre-disbursement checklists and contents such as accuracy of board resolutions, various compliance certificates etc.

- Standardize and develop credit and fintech documentation.

- Liaising with government departments and regulatory authorities for obtaining necessary sanctions / approvals and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

- Good judgment enabling the provision of sound advice in difficult areas of law, regulation and practice, proactively managing all legal risks of the organization.

- Good drafting and communication, both oral and written. Good understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape and continuous upkeep with changes here

Candidate Profile

- Post Qualification Work Experience: 3-5 Years

Preferred Industry: Law Firm (specific experience with Banking & Finance and Fintech),

Banking Financial Services (NBFCs. FinTech. Banks)

Law Graduate from a reputed University / Institute

What we offer

Robust insurance policy (medical, accidental)

Car lease through vendors

Gratuity