Job Description
Job Description: Legal Officer
Overview: We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Legal Officer/Compliance Officer .The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and providing legal guidance to support our operations. This role requires a strong understanding of NBFC regulations, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage legal risks effectively.
Responsibilities
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements applicable to NBFCs, including RBI guidelines, SEBI regulations, and other relevant laws.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Legal Advisory and Documentation:
• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues affecting the NBFC.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, agreements, and disclosures.
• Ensure legal documentation complies with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Risk Management:
• Assess legal risks associated with business activities and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Advise on legal implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, and business decisions.
• Develop and implement legal risk management frameworks and processes.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, reports, and disclosures accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of legal and compliance activities.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations.
• Training and Awareness:
• Conduct training sessions for employees on compliance policies, regulations, and legal issues.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout the organization.
• Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting NBFCs.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Interact with regulators, external legal counsel, auditors, and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are integrated into business processes and initiatives.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; additional qualifications such as LLM or Company Secretary (CS) certification are advantageous.
• Proven experience of 7+ years in a legal or compliance role within the financial services industry, preferably with exposure to NBFC regulations.
• Strong knowledge of NBFC regulations, RBI guidelines, SEBI regulations and other relevant laws.
• Experience in drafting legal documents, contracts, agreements, and compliance policies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Location and Reporting:
This position is based at Delhi.
Overview: We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Legal Officer/Compliance Officer .The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and providing legal guidance to support our operations. This role requires a strong understanding of NBFC regulations, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage legal risks effectively.
Responsibilities
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements applicable to NBFCs, including RBI guidelines, SEBI regulations, and other relevant laws.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Legal Advisory and Documentation:
• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues affecting the NBFC.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, agreements, and disclosures.
• Ensure legal documentation complies with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Risk Management:
• Assess legal risks associated with business activities and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Advise on legal implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, and business decisions.
• Develop and implement legal risk management frameworks and processes.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, reports, and disclosures accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of legal and compliance activities.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations.
• Training and Awareness:
• Conduct training sessions for employees on compliance policies, regulations, and legal issues.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout the organization.
• Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting NBFCs.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Interact with regulators, external legal counsel, auditors, and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are integrated into business processes and initiatives.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; additional qualifications such as LLM or Company Secretary (CS) certification are advantageous.
• Proven experience of 7+ years in a legal or compliance role within the financial services industry, preferably with exposure to NBFC regulations.
• Strong knowledge of NBFC regulations, RBI guidelines, SEBI regulations and other relevant laws.
• Experience in drafting legal documents, contracts, agreements, and compliance policies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Location and Reporting:
This position is based at Delhi.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in New Delhi offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
