Location
Gurgaon | India
Job description
Background:
Zamp is a well-funded, B2B focused fintech startup, backed by some of the world's leading investors. We have a bold vision to reimagine the future of global business banking and treasury, using AI and the latest innovations in technology.
Imagine if business banking was seamless and magical - for a small startup in one country to a multinational across the world. Imagine if there was an elegant way to solve for the myriad of challenges that a CFO and the Finance team face today e.g:
- Seamless and real-time data across multiple partners - for banking, payments, investments, debt, fx
- Optimizing yield on cash, while ensuring safety
- Optimizing working capital and cash conversion cycles
- Reducing manual work needed for reconciliation, insights, analytics and planning
- Access to real-time company-wide data for optimal decision making
It's a massive problem.. It's a massive space.. What if we could build products and solutions to solve these problems for companies across the world. We are doing exactly that. Our current customers are global. Our aspiration is global. We are on a mission to make business banking and finance magical! We are leveraging AI and the latest technology and building a global-best product. Join us in our rocketship journey!
Our Investors and Founder:
We raised :$22Mn in our seed funding round from Sequoia Capital and prominent angel investors such as Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber), Tony Xu (CEO, Doordash), Marcelo Claure (ex-CEO, Softbank International) - full list of investors here.
Our founder is Amit Jain. Amit was a Managing Director at Sequoia Capital in Singapore prior to starting Zamp. Prior to Sequoia, Amit was Head of Asia Pacific for Uber. Prior to Uber, Amit was in the US for :17 years across McKinsey, TPG Capital, and as President of Rent.com.
Life is good:
- Competitive salaries and stock options (with a huge upside)
- Working with the very best.. Seriously, not kidding
- Diverse and Inclusive workspace
- An extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees, spouse and children
- You can choose to come to office empty handed, leave your gadgetry needs on us
- Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your life
- We celebrate, when we feel like - for small wins, large wins or just to feel good
- Learning and upskilling opportunities
- Good food, games, and a cool office to make you feel like home
Why join us
You have a unique opportunity to be part of an early team that is out to change the world. We work hard, have huge aspirations, are determined, are looking to make our mark in the world and have fun along the way.
We believe in open communication, transparency, a non-hierarchical organization, the best ideas winning, empowering builders to build, open debate of ideas.. And all this, built on a strong foundation of honesty, integrity, respect, diversity and inclusion.
You will be part of the early team, work with the founding team members directly with an open canvas to paint. We hustle, we work hard, and we aim to deliver the best products and experience to our customers. We have a large ambition, are eager to change the world, and are just getting started in our journey. We are looking for rockstars to join our team on this rocket-ship journey!
Job Description - We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Legal Counsel to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to the company, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations across multiple countries. The Legal Counsel will work closely with the executive team and various departments to address legal issues and facilitate the company's growth and expansion
- You will have a unique opportunity to shape the legal landscape of our organization, not only in India but at a global scale. We are seeking someone who is passionate about driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and navigating complex legal landscapes with ease
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data protection, and corporate governance
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements, and legal documents, ensuring that the company's interests are protected and that all legal requirements are met
- Monitor and assess changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company's operations, and provide guidance and recommendations to the executive team and relevant stakeholders
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support business decisions and ensure that the company's activities are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and human resources, to address legal issues and provide guidance on legal implications related to business activities and initiatives
- Manage and oversee relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities, ensuring effective communication and representation of the company's interests
- Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures to promote compliance and mitigate legal risks across the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate law, contracts, and regulatory compliance, preferably within the fintech, technology or startup industry
- JD degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction is required
- Strong knowledge of international business laws and regulations, with the ability to navigate and address legal challenges in various countries and jurisdictions (with a focus on with a specific focus on India, UAE, Europe and North America)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements, with a keen attention to detail and a strong understanding of legal implications
- A strong understanding of and experience in building and managing compliance programs/systems and ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions
- A proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
Join us in shaping the future of our organization and the legal landscape. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something transformative. If you're ready to elevate your career and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you
We are always excited to have people who love building products from scratch and are self-starters, hustlers and curious to learn. If you are passionate about working in a high-paced startup, with amazing learning, empowerment, and growth potential, we would love to hear from you!
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