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Role : Legal and Secretarial Associate(Industry FinTech)Experience : 5 to 6 yearsQualification : LLBLocation : Lower ParelJob Description :Legal Compliance and Advisory:- Legal Advisory: Provide proactive legal guidance to internal stakeholders (business units, product teams, etc.) on regulatory changes, new initiatives, and compliance risks. - Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with local and international financial services regulations (e.g., RBI guidelines in India, or other relevant jurisdictions). - Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including partnership agreements, service agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs with a focus on payment processing, technology, and financial transactions. - Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitrations involving the company, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolutions. - Data Privacy & Security: Advise on data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, India’s Personal Data Protection Bill, etc.), ensuring compliance with applicable data protection regulations in the context of payment processing and digital transactions.Corporate Secretarial:- Board Support: Assist in the preparation of materials for Board meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and other corporate governance documentation for the Indian and overseas entities. - Compliance with Corporate Governance: Ensure timely filing of returns, reports, and other statutory documents required under local company law and stock exchange regulations. - Shareholder Relations: Manage corporate records and communications with shareholders, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws (including company formation, changes in capital structure, etc.). - International Compliance: Ensure adherence to international corporate governance norms and regulatory frameworks for subsidiaries/branches in overseas markets.Litigation and Risk Management:- Risk Assessment: Identify legal risks associated with business operations and advise on mitigation strategies. - Litigation Management: Oversee and manage external legal counsel for litigation matters. Review legal cases and settlements. - Consumer Protection and Dispute Resolution: Address customer complaints and disputes in a legally compliant manner, particularly concerning financial transactions.Regulatory Relations:- Regulatory Liaison: Act as the liaison with regulatory bodies such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),and international regulators. - Licensing and Certification: Manage and maintain necessary licenses for the company/'s operations in India and overseas, ensuring they are renewed in a timely manner and are in compliance with applicable laws.