Chief Manager - Legal

<p>About mPokket </p><p> mPokket is rapidly growing and well-funded fintech startup in the lending domain. We currently provide instant micro loans to college students in India over a mobile app. Our technology architecture and processes allow us to seamlessly onboard users, assess risk, and disburse and collect funds without any physical interface with our customers. </p><p> Responsibilities </p><ul><li>Lead and manage the legal team, providing guidance, support, and monitoring performance to ensure alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Handle all legal and regulatory matters, including but not limited to drafting legal responses and legal notices on behalf of the company. </li><li>Draft, vet, and execute loan and other agreements, MoUs, NDAs, and other legal documents in compliance with extant RBI guidelines </li><li>Oversee opinion writing, litigation proceedings, and related support, and conduct legal and regulatory due diligence.</li><li>Liaison with Law Enforcement Agencies and submission of response/information on queries received from office of LEA’s.</li><li>Manage customer escalations and grievances raised by customers received through statutory bodies, RBI, by way of drafting suitable responses. </li><li>Liaise with the Registrar of Companies, NCLT, or other appropriate authorities regarding notices, approvals, or communications.</li><li>Coordinate with various banks on a regular basis to execute necessary funding documents for new and existing financial facilities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Company Law, RBI compliances, and other relevant acts, rules, and guidelines applicable to the company and its group companies.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies for legal risk management and mitigation.</li><li>Foster a collaborative environment within the legal team and with other departments to ensure seamless legal support across the organization</li></ul><p><span>Requirements </span></p><ul><li><span>LLB, preferably a Qualified Company Secretary.</span></li><li><span>Experience: 10 to 15 years.</span></li><li><span>Preference for candidates with NBFC compliances and legal background</span><br /></li></ul>