Legal Officer

About the Role

We are hiring a Legal Officer for our FIU-registered Crypto / Virtual Digital Asset business to manage legal, regulatory, and enforcement-related matters. The role requires end-to-end handling of bank lien, debit freeze, cyber freeze, law enforcement notices, and regulatory communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Bank Lien / Freeze / Cyber Freeze Handling

• Handle bank lien / debit freeze / account freeze / cyber freeze cases end-to-end.

• Coordinate with:

• Banks / Nodal Officers

• Cyber Crime Police Stations

• Law Enforcement Agencies

• FIU-India / Regulatory authorities

• Payment partners / Banking partners

• Prepare and submit:

• Legal letters

• Undertakings

• Representations

• Replies to notices

• Case explanations

• Follow up until lien / freeze removal is completed.

• Maintain proper case tracker and documentation.

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:

• FIU-India guidelines

• PMLA Act

• AML / KYC regulations

• IT Act

• Fintech / VDA / Crypto related rules

• Assist in regulatory audits and inspections.

• Support internal compliance team.

• Draft legal policies and agreements.

• Contract & Documentation

• Draft / review:

• Agreements

• NDAs

• Vendor contracts

• User policies

• Terms & Conditions

• Privacy Policy

• Risk disclosure documents

• Maintain legal records and registers.

• Enforcement & Authority Coordination

• Visit physically when required to:

• Banks

• Cyber Crime offices

• Police stations

• Government departments

• Courts / Legal offices

• Handle urgent freeze / investigation cases.

• Represent company for legal clarification.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Travel Requirement (Mandatory)
• Candidate must be ready to travel anytime for:
• Lien removal
• Freeze resolution
• Legal follow-ups
• Authority meetings
• Travel may be required across India.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Qualification

• LLB / LLM completed (Compulsory).

• Strong knowledge of Indian legal procedures.

• Knowledge of banking / cyber / financial cases preferred.

• Good legal drafting skills.

• Ability to handle pressure / urgent cases.

• Willing to travel frequently.

• Preferred Experience

• Crypto Exchange / Fintech / NBFC / Banking / Payment company background.

• Experience in lien / freeze / cyber complaint handling.

• Knowledge of FIU-India compliance.

• Knowledge of PMLA / AML / KYC.

• Experience dealing with police / bank legal teams.

Important Note

This role involves handling sensitive legal and enforcement matters. Candidate must be responsible, confidential, and available for urgent legal coordination.