Legal Advisor

Legal Advisor - Job description - Payfin
- Shape the legal landscape of a cutting-edge fintech company
- Designation: Legal Advisor
Work type: Work from Office
Location: JP Nagar, Bangalore

We are a trusted payment gateway provider delivering reliable, fast, and secure financial solutions to businesses of all sizes, domestically and internationally. Our services include UPI payment gateways, QR code checkouts, deep linking APIs, and bulk UPI APIs tailored to diverse business needs.

As our Legal advisor, you will lead and drive compliance, manage legal risks, and shape our business strategies with your expertise. Take charge of critical legal matters, including NPCI and TPAP licensing, intellectual property, RBI regulatory compliance, and litigation management. Lead a dynamic team and contribute to excellence in legal operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Compliance & Licensing:

- Ensure compliance with NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) regulations and TPAP (Third Party Application Provider) licensing requirements.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage all aspects of the licensing process.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments to advise the business on necessary actions.

Intellectual Property Management:

- Oversee copyright-related matters to ensure products and services comply with legal standards.
- Handle copyright registrations, manage disputes, and protect intellectual property rights.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):

- Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, guidelines, and policies aligned with RBI regulations.
- Conduct regular reviews, updates, and training to ensure company-wide compliance.

Litigation Management:

- Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel and represent the company in proceedings.
- Provide strategic advice on litigation risks and potential outcomes.

Legal Advisory and Support:

- Provide legal support to finance, operations, human resources, and other departments.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other critical documents.
- Conduct legal research and provide informed opinions on complex issues.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; a Masters degree (LLM) is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of legal experience, preferably in fintech or financial services.
- Expertise in NPCI and TPAP regulations, RBI guidelines, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven experience in developing SOPs and company policies.
- Strong legal research, writing, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, lead teams, and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to collaborate across departments.

What We Offer:

- A leadership role with strategic impact.
- A chance to work in a growing, innovative fintech environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.

Take the Lead:
Role: Legal Officer

Industry Type: FinTech / Payments

Department: Legal & Regulatory

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹750,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- NPCI: 4 years (required)
- RBI Guidleines: 5 years (required)
- Litigation: 5 years (required)
- TPAP licenses: 3 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/04/2025