Manager - Legal and Compliance

About CheQ At CheQ, we’re turning the chaos of credit into a journey that’s clear, rewarding, and even a little fun. With ₹80,000 Cr+ in lifetime payments, a growing tribe of users (30%+ using more than two products), and $16M raised from marquee investors, we’re fast becoming India’s favourite way to go from credit-stressed to credit-smart. What you’ll be doing We are looking for a sharp, execution-oriented Manager – Legal & Compliance to anchor our regulatory and legal operations across Payments, UPI, Credit Cards, and Lending products. You will work at the intersection of product, business, and regulators—translating complex RBI, TRAI, and judicial requirements into actionable compliance programmes. What You'll Work On · Contract management and vendor compliance. · Manage diverse litigation matters, including civil, consumer, labor, and taxation cases. · Draft and manage responses to legal notices, court orders, and consumer disputes. · Establish a detailed compliance framework specifically for credit and lending operations. · Direct the operational setup for co-branded credit card initiatives. · Implement stringently monitored reporting and oversight mechanisms. · Drive cross-functional collaboration and lead team management efforts. Qualifications and Experience · LLB from a recognised university; LLM or CS qualification is a strong advantage · 4–6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in fintech, payments, or banking · Hands-on exposure to RBI regulations (PA Guidelines, Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments, FEMA) · Working knowledge of NPCI frameworks, UPI ecosystem, and card network operating rules · Prior experience handling judicial matters, including writ jurisdiction and Cyber Cell engagements · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously Core Competencies • Regulatory Interpretation • Litigation Coordination • Contract Drafting & Review • Compliance Programme Design • Risk Assessment • Data Privacy (DPDP Act) • Stakeholder Management • Cross-functional Communication Why you should join CheQ? You own it, we trust you Shape your work with freedom, deliver with ownership, backed by trust Bold, fast & human We push boundaries together, and deliver with agility, rigor, and heart. Always looking out for one another. Growth by osmosis Learn directly from a stellar leadership team with rich, diverse backgrounds. What you will not get Monotony → Work is dynamic, expect variety every day. Slow climbs → Growth here is about leaps, not ladders. Layers of red tape → We believe in speed, not bureaucracy.