Legal Manager
CoinSwitch
Legal
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
CoinSwitch breaks down the complexities in Crypto, empowering the everyday Indian to make informed investment decisions on a simple and trusted platform. When we started up, Crypto was a field reserved for specialists. Today, over 20 million users trust CoinSwitch to learn, purchase and invest in Crypto. That makes us India’s largest crypto app.
On CoinSwitch, users can invest in Crypto with a few simple taps, either as a one-time purchase or in regular intervals through an SIP. But simplicity is not a substitute for informed decisions. A CoinSwitch user spends 27 minutes on our app—to learn about Crypto and Web3 through our educational content and understand the market sentiments through CRE8, the Crypto Rupee Index.
But we are just getting started. CoinSwitch not only plans to double down on making Crypto accessible to everyone but is on track to become the one-stop wealth-tech destination for every Indian.
For more information about CoinSwitch, find additional resources here: https://linktr.ee/coinswitchcareers
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional to join our Legal team. The role involves end-to-end legal support across contract management, regulatory tracking, product advisory, legal research, policy drafting, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently managing legal assignments while partnering closely with business, product, technology, and compliance teams to enable compliant and efficient business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Business Advisory
- Conduct legal feasibility assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives
- Provide detailed legal analysis and actionable recommendations for product launches
- Collaborate closely with Product and Technology teams to review features, workflows, and legal implications during development stages
Regulatory Monitoring & Implementation
- Track regulatory developments and legal updates applicable to the organization
- Assess impact of regulatory changes and proactively update relevant internal stakeholders
- Ensure timely implementation of regulatory changes across business functions
Data Privacy Support
- Assist in implementation and monitoring of data privacy practices and applicable data protection requirements across organization
- Support legal review of privacy-related policies, processes, and documentation
Contract Review & Risk Assessment
- Review, draft, negotiate, and assess risks associated with vendor, partner, and commercial contracts
- Identify legal and operational risks and provide practical mitigation recommendations
- Maintain and manage the company’s legal contract repository and ensure proper documentation controls
Policy Drafting & Legal Documentation
- Draft, review, and update internal policies, external agreements, standard operating procedures, and legal documentation
- Support development of legally robust governance frameworks
Legal Research & Advisory Support
- Conduct legal research on regulatory, contractual, and business-related matters
- Prepare legal notes, risk assessments, and internal advisory memorandam
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders including Product, Tech, Compliance, Operations, and Business teams
- Liaise with external counsels, if so required, vendors, consultants, and regulatory intermediaries as required.
Experience
- 5+ years of post-qualification experience in the legal domain
- Prior experience in a SEBI-regulated entity is strongly preferred, particularly in:
- Stock Broking
- Research Analyst Services
- Mutual Funds
Qualifications
- LL.B. or LL.M. from a recognized institution
Skills & Competencies
- Sound understanding of financial sector regulatory frameworks
- Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Technology teams
- Strong legal research and analytical capabilities
- Working knowledge of data privacy and data protection practices
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High ownership, attention to detail, and strong commercial acumen
Preferred ProfileWe are looking for someone who combines legal rigor with business practicality, a professional who can independently navigate complex legal issues while enabling business innovation in a regulated environment.
Life at CoinSwitch
We take great pride in what we do, and are committed to our mission. And we have a lot of fun while at it!
Here’s how we do things at CoinSwitch:
- Customer-first: That’s the North Star. Everything we do is to make our users’ investment experience better and simplified.
- Ownership: We don’t sport lab coats, but we experiment—a lot. And we take ownership. We even have a catchphrase for this: Think big, fail fast, and build better.
- Data-driven: The source of truth. Simple as that.
- Fun: PS5, anyone? Or do you prefer Foosball? Or perhaps Carrom? And yes, our HR team has a whole list of activities: Disco nights, offsites, gift boxes, and more!
Speaking of lists, the perks and benefits are so extensive, this space isn’t enough. Here are a few:
- Parenthood: Up to 8 months of Maternity leave and 1 month of Paternity leave
- Gender Reassignment Surgery: Be the best version of you! We’ll support you and reimburse your medical bill.
Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.