Chief Manager - Legal

About mPokket

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the legal team, providing guidance, support, and

monitoring performance to ensure alignment with company goals and
regulatory requirements.

• Handle all legal and regulatory matters, including but not limited to

drafting legal responses and legal notices on behalf of the company.

• Draft, vet, and execute loan and other agreements, MoUs, NDAs, and

other legal documents in compliance with extant RBI guidelines

• Oversee opinion writing, litigation proceedings, and related support, and

conduct legal and regulatory due diligence.

• Liaison with Law Enforcement Agencies and submission of

response/information on queries received from office of LEA’s.

• Manage customer escalations and grievances raised by customers

received through statutory bodies, RBI, by way of drafting suitable
responses.

• Liaise with the Registrar of Companies, NCLT, or other appropriate

authorities regarding notices, approvals, or communications.

• Coordinate with various banks on a regular basis to execute necessary

funding documents for new and existing financial facilities.

• Ensure compliance with Company Law, RBI compliances, and other

relevant acts, rules, and guidelines applicable to the company and its
group companies.

• Develop and implement strategies for legal risk management and

mitigation.

• Foster a collaborative environment within the legal team and with other

departments to ensure seamless legal support across the organization

Requirements

• LLB, preferably a Qualified Company Secretary.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years.
• Preference for candidates with NBFC compliances and legal background