Assistant Manager - Legal & Compliance

About CheQ:

At CheQ, we are turning the chaos of credit into a journey that is 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 are fast becoming India's favourite way to go from credit-stressed to credit-smart.

What you will be doing:

We are looking for a sharp, execution-oriented Assistant 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 will 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.

- 3 - 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.