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Branch is an AI-powered lending fintech operating across India and Africa with 50M+ downloads. The company uses alternative data and machine learning to expand financial access for underserved populations. Founded by the former CEO of Kiva.org and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC, Branch operates as a regulated digital lending institution and Middle Layer NBFC in India with a 250+ member team.
The Legal Associate will support the legal function across multiple domains. Key responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and agreements (including MOUs, NDAs, service agreements, vendor agreements, and fundraising documents); managing the contract lifecycle and maintaining the contract repository with tracking of renewals and obligations; assisting with compliance QA and ensuring adherence to NBFC regulations, RBI guidelines, and applicable corporate laws; providing legal support to business, finance, procurement, and other departments; and researching laws, regulations, and legal developments impacting the NBFC sector.
This is a hybrid role offering a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-autonomy work culture. The company provides competitive salary and equity, fully paid group medical and personal accident insurance, generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave (12 weeks for fathers and non-birthing parents, 26 weeks statutory maternity leave), monthly WFH stipend with one-time home office setup budget, $500 annual professional development budget, and quarterly social meet-ups with sponsored monthly team lunches. Branch is certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university
- At least 2 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in an NBFC, bank, fintech, or law firm
- Exposure to financial documentation and fundraising instruments such as NCDs is a plus
- Good legal drafting, research, and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
