Details of the Organization

Capitalmind is a registered portfolio management company and Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). They are committed to innovation and excellence in the financial services industry and are actively pursuing expansion into the Mutual Fund licensing realm. They have received the in-principal approval from SEBI to launch a mutual fund in August 2024 and are actively working to launch the mutual fund.

Details of the Job/Internship

Capitalmind is hiring for the position of Legal Counsel with experience of 5+ years to join their Bengaluru office. 

Role and Responsibilities

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to SEBI guidelines on Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Formulate, implement, and ensure adherence to the Legal & Tax Risk Policy.
• Draft and review Mutual Fund scheme documents (SIDs, KIMs, SAIs).
• Conduct legal research and maintain documentation.
• Assist with legal and regulatory due diligence.

2. Contract Management:

• Draft and review legal agreements and contracts.
• Review material agreements for the AMC and Trustee Company.
• Maintain a centralized register of all legal agreements.
• Ensure proper execution and archival of legal documents.

3. Risk Management (Legal):

• Provide inputs to define risk thresholds and appetite for Legal risks.
• Review and ensure risk levels align with approved thresholds and metrics.
• Identify, analyze, and report early warning signals, emerging risks, and major findings.
• Formulate, review, and update the RCSA for identified Compliance and legal risks and controls.
• Perform and report outcomes of periodic testing of the RCSA.

4. Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

• Manage legal risks and disputes.
• Handle legal notices and lead litigation workstreams.
• Correspond with external legal counsel.
• Handle employment contract-related disputes.

5. Governance and Reporting (Legal):

• Provide relevant information for monthly/quarterly risk reporting to Committees.
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions to Boards of AMC and Trustee.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external legal counsel.
• Ensure adherence to the Delegation of Power (DoP) framework.

6. Special Projects and Support:

• Assist with legal and regulatory due diligence.
• Support funding and transactional activities.
• Provide support for special projects as needed.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a reputed institution or a National Law School.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience working with a reputed law firm in corporate laws, securities laws, and fund formation.

Salary/Stipend

As per industry standards

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

Find the best legal roles every day! Join our exclusive WhatsApp channel by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3xfjZV4

For any questions or concerns, please contact us via email at: [email protected].