EnKash - Director - Legal/Compliance & Company Secretarial

About EnKash:

- EnKash is India's leading B2B Spend Management and Payments Platform, empowering businesses with seamless payment solutions.

- As a regulated fintech, we prioritize compliance, governance, and risk management, ensuring our solutions align with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.

Location: Mumbai/Pune/Gurgaon.

Role Overview:

- We are looking for a mid to senior-level professional to lead the Legal, Compliance & Company Secretarial function at EnKash.

- This role demands deep domain expertise in B2B Payments, Payment Aggregators (PAPG), Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI), and regulatory frameworks, particularly those governed by RBI.

- The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance, managing regulatory interactions, overseeing contracts, and mitigating legal risks.

- Additionally, the candidate will liaise with Company Secretarial teams and oversee statutory filings, board meetings, and governance compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with RBI regulations related to PAPG, PPI, and other fintech/payment solutions.

- Develop and implement robust compliance policies and frameworks to adhere to regulatory guidelines.

- Stay updated with regulatory developments and proactively implement necessary changes.

- Handle regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections conducted by RBI and other authorities.

- Act as the primary liaison between EnKash and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth communication and compliance adherence.

Legal & Risk Management:

- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, and legal documents for various stakeholders including partners, vendors, and financial institutions.

- Mitigate legal risks by ensuring contracts align with business and regulatory requirements.

- Address any legal disputes or litigations concerning regulatory or commercial matters.

- Work closely with internal teams (Finance, Product, Compliance, Operations) to ensure legal alignment.

Company Secretarial & Governance:

- Liaise with Company Secretarial teams to ensure timely statutory filings, corporate governance, and board meeting compliance.

- Assist in maintaining regulatory documentation, shareholder agreements, and board resolutions.

- Ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices as per applicable laws and regulations.

Contract Management & Documentation:

- Own end-to-end contract management, ensuring all agreements are efficiently closed, recorded, and monitored.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.

- Streamline legal documentation and policy frameworks to improve efficiency.

Governance & Risk Management:

- Design and implement internal controls and compliance frameworks to manage risks effectively.

- Ensure adherence to AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC, and Data Privacy regulations.

- Support internal teams in understanding and adhering to compliance-related policies.

Why You Should Apply?

- Work directly with the Founders & Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping EnKash's regulatory strategy.

- Be a key decision-maker, influencing business growth while ensuring strong governance and compliance.

- Drive high-impact regulatory discussions, working closely with RBI and other governing bodies.

- Thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment, where your expertise will directly impact business success.

- Competitive compensation & career growth opportunities in one of India's most exciting fintech startups.

Who Should Apply?

- 10+ years of experience in Legal & Compliance roles in fintech/payments domain.

- Strong expertise in B2B Payments, PAPG, PPI, and regulatory frameworks.

- Prior experience handling RBI audits, regulatory filings, and compliance adherence.

- Proven track record in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal risk management.

- Experience in Company Secretarial (CS) activities, including board meetings, statutory filings, and governance compliance.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with regulatory authorities, external legal counsels, and internal stakeholders.