Legal Officer

We are hiring a Legal Officer for our FIU-registered Crypto / Virtual Digital Asset
business to manage legal, regulatory, and enforcement-related matters.
The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end handling of bank lien, debit freeze,
cyber freeze, law enforcement notices, and regulatory communications, including
physical visits to banks, cyber crime offices, and government departments whenever
required.
The role requires strong knowledge of Indian legal procedures, banking regulations,
cyber crime process, and financial compliance laws.
Core Responsibilities
1. Bank Lien / Freeze / Cyber Freeze Handling
Handle bank lien / debit freeze / account freeze / cyber freeze cases end-toend
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
2. 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
3. Contract & Documentation
Draft / review:
Agreements
NDAs
Vendor contracts
User policies
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Risk disclosure documents
Maintain legal records and registers
4. 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
5. 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.
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
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

Work arrangement
No