Senior Associate - Legal

<h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#262626;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">ABOUT ZOLVE</span></h1><div><br></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:212.70703125pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #ff911c 4.5pt;border-right:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-top:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:14.4pt 7.2pt 7.2pt 14.4pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Welcome to the financial frontier of limitless possibilities - welcome to Zolve.

We're not just a fintech; we're architects of a financial revolution, crafting a narrative that transcends borders. At Zolve, we believe in rewriting the rules of finance to empower global citizens, nomads, and dreamers to navigate the world without constraints.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Zolve is the world's first cross border neo-bank which helps migrants get access to credit in the new country based on their home country credit score.

Zolve’s cross-border capabilities enable global citizens to access financial products such as checking accounts, credit cards, remittances, insurances, and loans seamlessly, helping them to be financially free to pursue their ambitions, without limiting the services to a particular country. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">As we continue to grow into multiple geographies, product lines and customer segments, we are seeking a dynamic individual</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">to join us and support our journey. </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#262626;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">JOB DESCRIPTION</span></h1><div><br></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><br><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:133.5pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #ff911c 4.5pt;border-right:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-top:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:14.4pt 7.2pt 7.2pt 14.4pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Role: Senior Associate - Legal</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Location: </span><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bengaluru</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Employment Type: </span><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Full-Time</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are looking for a </span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Legal Associate</span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> to support our Partner Ecosystem with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, and advising business teams on key legal and regulatory matters.

This role is ideal for someone with a startup mindset, eagerness to learn, and a go-getter attitude who can balance legal expertise with business needs in a fast-paced environment. </span></p><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#2e2e2e;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#262626;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:289.9921875pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #ff911c 4.5pt;border-right:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-top:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:14.4pt 7.2pt 7.2pt 14.4pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advise on cross-border legal and compliance matters, including data protection, FEMA, and RBI guidelines.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including SaaS, IT services, IP licenses, collaboration, staffing, marketing, hardware, and NDAs.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide support on contract disputes, dispute resolution, and/or litigation (preferred). </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Work closely with senior leadership and business teams to align legal inputs with growth priorities. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Gain exposure to international contracting frameworks, especially across APAC and EU regions </span></p></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#2e2e2e;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">QUALIFICATIONS</span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:118.5pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #ff911c 4.5pt;border-right:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-top:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:14.4pt 7.2pt 7.2pt 14.4pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Education: </strong>Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent or Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., Bar Admission) preferred.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left: 36pt;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Experience:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">2–5 years of post-qualification experience.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Background in fintech, financial services, or technology sectors preferred.

In-house counsel or top-tier law firm experience is an advantage. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Exposure to APAC or EU contracting is desirable.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Tools &

Skills:

 </strong></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills. </span></strong></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Knowledge of financial regulations, data protection, and corporate governance. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to manage multiple priorities independently. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Startup mindset: proactive, adaptable, eager to learn, and outcome-driven. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">High ethical standards and professional integrity.</span></p></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:67.4pt;"></tr></tbody></table><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.freshteam.com/production/67235/attachments/6020702669/original/1760364448vTemMdaocaVD.png?1760364447" style="width: 620px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: 0px; display: block; max-width: 620px; height: 419.931px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" alt="1760364448vTemMdaocaVD.png" width="620px" data-attachment-id="6020702669" height="auto"></div><div><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.44;text-align: center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">If you are interested to have a chat and see if we are a great fit for each other, please reach out to [email protected]</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.44;text-align: center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:6pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Zolve is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</span></p>