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SPEC Finance - Assistant Legal Counsel

Spec Finance Pvt. Ltd.Gandhinagar, India

30+ days ago

Job description

Assistant Legal Counsel

Department : Legal & Compliance

EXP : 1-3 YRS

Location : GIFT City, Gandhinagar

Employment Type : Full-time

Reports To : Head - Legal & Compliance / General Counsel / Board of Directors

Job Summary :

We are looking to onboard a highly motivated and commercially astute Assistant Legal Counsel to support the full spectrum of legal and regulatory functions within a high-growth, innovation-driven financial services environment. The role involves hands-on responsibility in contract negotiation, governance, cross-border structuring, compliance, and legal advisory services. This position is ideal for law graduates with 1-3 years of experience, including exceptional freshers with strong academic credentials and demonstrable legal acumen.

Key Responsibilities :

Advise internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, financial, and regulatory legal matters.
Draft, vet, and negotiate legal documentation including term sheets, shareholder agreements, NDAs, service agreements, investment instruments (such as OCDs, debentures, convertible notes), and MoUs.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to : the Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, RBI, IFSCA regulations, and international financial standards.
Support board governance functions, including preparation of resolutions, secretarial filings (ROC, MCA, IFSCA), and corporate records.
Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessment for strategic initiatives, new product launches, and cross-border transactions.
Collaborate with external counsel on legal matters, litigation management, and transaction execution.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and communicate actionable insights to internal teams.
Assist in managing audits, inspections, and internal reporting obligations linked to legal and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and Skills :

LLB from a reputed law school; LL.M. or PG diploma in Corporate / Financial Law is an added advantage.

1-3 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate legal team, law firm, NBFC, or financial institution. Exceptional freshers may be considered.

Proficiency in Indian corporate law, financial sector regulations, and international business transactions.

Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated, and cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Exposure to financial services, fintech operations, or cross-border structuring.

Prior experience with IFSC / SEZ regulations or GIFT City legal frameworks.

Familiarity with dispute resolution, arbitration, and regulatory litigation processes.

(ref : iimjobs.com)

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