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Revolut is a global fintech company on a mission to give people more from their money through products spanning spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel. With 75+ million customers and 13,000+ employees worldwide, Revolut is experiencing rapid growth and seeking a Head of Legal to lead the legal function in India.
In this role, you will lead the legal team and serve as the primary legal advisor for Revolut's operations in India. You will be responsible for navigating complex regulatory and compliance issues in the Indian fintech landscape, particularly around digital banking and financial services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on compliance and legal issues related to structuring new and existing financial products in India
- Negotiating commercial agreements with external partners, including third-party, operations, services, and marketing agreements
- Interpreting and monitoring regulatory guideline changes, proactively managing regulatory developments and advising internal stakeholders
- Liaising with external specialist counsel on new products, market expansion, and compliance/privacy/security matters
- Designing and implementing efficient contract negotiation and operations processes
- Developing and maintaining form agreements, contract management systems, and related databases
- Serving as lead counsel on strategic deals, resolving commercial relationship issues, and handling pre-litigation disputes
- Driving ongoing compliance review processes, including filings, policies, and procedures
- Providing time-sensitive support on legal inquiries across the organization
You will work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where you balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The role requires someone who can thrive in an entrepreneurial setting, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and deliver results under tight time constraints.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of experience in a legal function within a regulated entity in India
- In-depth understanding of the local regulatory landscape in India and its application to digital banking
- Expertise in financial regulations related to payments and banking services
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Collaborative mindset
- Confidence making decisions with ambiguity or incomplete information
- Experience providing strategic leadership while remaining hands-on with execution and operational details
- Proven ability to navigate complex legal issues and deliver results under tight time constraints
- Knowledge of complex transaction management
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience in regulated startup environments
- Expertise in launching and scaling banking operations
- Knowledge of legal matters relevant to technology companies, such as corporate structuring and intragroup arrangements
