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Head of Legal - Revolut India

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Revolut

Sep 15

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Bangalore
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 12+ years PQE, a law master’s, strong credentials, fluent English, decision-making under ambiguity, collaborative mindset, leadership skills, and experience in complex transactions.
  • You will draft and negotiate agreements, assess legal risks, advise on regulatory changes, manage compliance processes, and support strategic deals and commercial relationships.

Requirements

  • 12+ years PQE
  • A master’s degree or equivalent in law
  • Great academic and law firm credentials
  • Fluency in English with excellent communication skills
  • To keep your composure under pressure
  • A collaborative mindset
  • Confidence making decisions where there’s ambiguity or incomplete information
  • To excel at leadership while also getting hands-on
  • The ability to handle significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience with complex transaction management
  • To thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, entrepreneurial environment
  • To be passionate about the job

Responsibilities

  • Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising internal stakeholders
  • Negotiating with external counterparts on a variety of commercial agreements, including third-party, operations, services, and marketing agreements
  • Identifying and consulting on legal risks concerning the development of new products
  • Helping to interpret and monitor changes to regulatory guidelines while proactively handling regulatory developments and advising internal stakeholders
  • Liaising with specialist external counsel in relation to new products, expansion into new market verticals, and areas relating to compliance, privacy, or security
  • Developing and implementing processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation and processes
  • Developing and maintaining form agreements, contract management systems, and other databases
  • Serving as lead counsel on strategic deals, resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
  • Driving all ongoing compliance review processes, including necessary filings, policies, and procedures
  • Providing time-sensitive support on a wide array of legal inquiries concerning all aspects of your country’s operations

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Head of Legal at Revolut India?

The primary responsibility of the Head of Legal at Revolut India is to lead the legal team in addressing high-priority, complex legal issues that impact the fast-growth, disruptive fintech environment, supporting internal stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The candidate must have 12+ years of PQE, a master’s degree or equivalent in law, great academic and law firm credentials, and fluency in English with excellent communication skills.

Will the Head of Legal work with external counsel?

Yes, the Head of Legal will liaise with specialist external counsel in relation to new products, market expansions, and areas relating to compliance, privacy, or security.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Applicants with expertise in financial regulations related to electronic money institutions and banking services as well as experience working in-house are preferred.

How does Revolut India view diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Revolut India prioritizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as they believe it fosters exceptional and innovative products and services.

Is there a requirement for leadership skills?

Yes, the position requires excellent leadership abilities, as well as the capacity to handle significant and complex legal matters effectively, even under pressure.

What specific tasks will the Head of Legal be doing?

The Head of Legal will be involved in drafting and reviewing agreements, advising on legal risks for new products, consulting on regulatory changes, managing compliance review processes, and providing timely support on various legal inquiries.

What qualities are essential for success in this role?

Essential qualities for success in this role include a collaborative mindset, the ability to make confident decisions in ambiguous situations, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a passion for the job.

Is there an expectation for the Head of Legal to be hands-on?

Yes, while leadership is important, the Head of Legal is also expected to be hands-on and directly involved in handling complex legal matters and negotiations.

One app, all things money

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are building the world’s first truly global financial superapp. In 2015, Revolut launched in the UK offering money transfer and exchange. Today, our 15 million customers around the world use dozens of Revolut’s innovative products to make more than 100 million transactions a month. Across our personal and business accounts, we help customers improve their financial health, give them more control, and connect people seamlessly across the world.

Culture & Values

  • Get It Done

    Revoluters always push through!
 We stopped listening to excuses a long time ago - we care about results. We believe that grit, determination, skill, smartness, and courage can break through almost any wall.

  • Deliver WOW

    We love building great products, we love delighting our customers, we love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution that truly solves customer needs.

  • Dream Team

    We select, coach, and retain the top talent only and give them all the support to achieve greatness

  • Never Settle

    Revolut is for those who always strive for excellence, for those who want to become the best in the world at what they do, for those who would never settle for less. Revolut is for 10x people.

  • Think Deeper

    Logic, reason, and common sense prevail over everything else in decision making at Revolut. We are open-minded, we listen, and we are always in search of the truth.

Benefits

  • Financial benefits that show we value your work

  • Medical insurance for you and your close ones

  • Flexibility to work from home, the office or abroad

  • A complimentary Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks

  • Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team