3-5
Gurgaon
Full-Time
Who are we
Falcon a Series-A funded cloud-native, AI-first banking technology & processing platform that helps banks, NBFCs, and PPIs quickly and affordably launch next-gen financial products, such as credit card, credit line on UPI, prepaid card, fixed deposits, and loans.
Since our 2022 launch, we've processed USD 1 .5Bn+ in transactions, signed on 12 of India's top financial institutions, & clocked USD 15 Mn+ in revenue. Our company is backed by marquee investors from around the world, including heavyweight investors from Japan, USA, as well as leading Indian ventures and banks.
For more details, please visit https://falconfs.com/
Job Summary
We are looking for a
Legal Associate to support the legal and compliance function of a fast-growing fintech company. The role will assist in
contract drafting, regulatory research, transaction documentation, and day-to-day legal advisory to internal teams. The candidate should be comfortable working in a
fast-paced, regulated fintech environment and collaborating with business, product, and compliance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Drafting & Commercial Agreements:
- Draft, review, and manage NDAs, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, MSAs, SLAs, and client contracts.
- Support negotiations with clients and vendors by preparing contract markups and risk summaries.
- Maintain a repository of commercial contracts and templates.
- Ensure contractual terms align with business requirements and risk management guidelines.
- Transaction & Fundraising Support:
- Assist in due diligence processes for investments, strategic partnerships, or acquisitions.
- Support preparation and review of transaction documentation such as term sheets, SSA, SHA.
- Coordinate with external law firms and internal stakeholders during transactions.
- Track transaction deliverables and closing documentation.
- Regulatory & Compliance Support (Fintech Focus):
- Conduct research and provide summaries on RBI guidelines, payment regulations, lending norms, and fintech compliance.
- Assist in ensuring company processes align with regulatory requirements.
- Support preparation of legal opinions, regulatory responses, and compliance documentation.
- Internal Legal Advisory:
- Provide legal support to product, operations, and business teams on contractual and compliance-related matters.
- Identify potential legal risks and suggest practical mitigation strategies.
- Assist in reviewing new product launches from a regulatory perspective.
- Governance & Documentation:
- Support internal governance documentation, board materials, resolutions, and filings.
- Maintain organized records of contracts, legal notices, and regulatory communications.
- Assist in policy drafting and internal compliance frameworks.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- LL.B from a recognized university.
- 24 years post-qualification experience.
- Prior experience in fintech, NBFC, payments, or financial services sector.
- Strong skills in contract drafting and legal research.
- Basic understanding of RBI regulations, payments, lending, or fintech compliance.
- Ability to work closely with business and product teams in a start-up environment.
Good To Have
- Experience working with venture-backed start-ups.
- Exposure to fundraising documentation or investor transactions.
- Familiarity with data protection and technology contracts.
What Success Looks Like
- Contracts reviewed and executed quickly and accurately.
- Business teams receive clear and practical legal guidance.
- Legal risks identified early and managed effectively.
- Smooth coordination with external counsels and internal stakeholders.
Location: Gurgaon/Hybrid
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