Aquis Search is assisting a global financial services organization is their search for a Legal Associate to support its in-house legal and compliance function in Mumbai.
This role suits a lawyer with 4-6 years PQE who enjoys regulatory research, contract support, and working closely with business, compliance, and external counsel in a fast-moving environment. The position offers strong exposure to securities markets regulation, commercial agreements, and day-to-day legal operations within a sophisticated trading and technology-led setup.
Key Responsibilities
- Track and analyse regulatory updates (SEBI, IFSCA GIFT City, RBI, NSE/BSE/MCX and related bodies) and prepare impact summaries
- Draft and update legal research notes, internal memos, policies, SOPs, and regulator/exchange responses
- Review and negotiate routine commercial agreements (NDAs, vendor agreements, MSAs) under supervision
- Maintain contract trackers, CLM tools, and document management systems
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on ongoing legal and compliance matters
- Support audits, investigations, incident documentation, and compliance evidence packs
- Assist with corporate housekeeping and regulatory filings where required
Key Requirements
- Integrated 5-year law degree from a recognised university
- 4+ years experience in a law firm or in-house legal role, with exposure to regulatory research and contracts
- Strong drafting, research, and communication skills in English
- High attention to detail, strong organisation skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working in a structured, high-performance environment with confidentiality and discretion
Nice to Have
- Exposure to securities/financial markets regulation and financial services documentation
- Familiarity with data privacy, technology/IP contracts, and compliance frameworks
- Experience working with international stakeholders and modern legal tech tools
If this sounds of interest, please apply directly or drop a note on [Confidential Information] for a confidential discussion.
