About Zamp: Zamp is a financial technology company with a bold vision of reimagining the future of finance. Finance teams globally face manual, repetitive, and cumbersome tasks. We at Zamp want to empower them with time, calm, money, and joy, tackling harder problems. We foresee four key themes shaping the finance org of the future: Increased Connectivity: Fragmentation across banks, partners, and platforms complicates finance. We envision a seamlessly connected future, abstracting away complexity for real-time data access. AI Automation: Manual tasks like data transformation and reconciliation will be automated by intelligent AI agents, allowing teams to focus on strategic endeavours. Democratized Intelligence: AI-driven insights will be universally accessible, empowering better and faster decision-making, leading to exponential growth for companies. Evolving Financial Infrastructure: Regulatory-compliant advancements like real-time payments and blockchain technology will revolutionize financial exchange, driving efficiency and adaptation. Zamp, founded in 2022 by our experienced leader - Amit Jain, an IIT Delhi and Stanford graduate, and industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, previously held significant roles including Managing Director at Sequoia Capital and Head of Asia Pacific at Uber. Our seed funding round raised ~$22Mn from Sequoia Capital, Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber), Tony Xu (CEO, Doordash), Marcelo Claure (ex-CEO, Softbank International), and other prominent angel investors. At Zamp, we are excited about what the future holds. We are a team of dreamers, builders, product thinkers building for the new world!
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
