Senior Associate - Legal

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.

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. 

As we continue to grow into multiple geographies, product lines and customer segments, we are seeking a dynamic individual to join us and support our journey. 

Role: Senior Associate - Legal

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a Legal Associate 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. 

• Advise on cross-border legal and compliance matters, including data protection, FEMA, and RBI guidelines.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including SaaS, IT services, IP licenses, collaboration, staffing, marketing, hardware, and NDAs.

• Provide support on contract disputes, dispute resolution, and/or litigation (preferred). 

• Work closely with senior leadership and business teams to align legal inputs with growth priorities. 

• Gain exposure to international contracting frameworks, especially across APAC and EU regions 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent or Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., Bar Admission) preferred.

Experience:

• 2–5 years of post-qualification experience.

• Background in fintech, financial services, or technology sectors preferred. In-house counsel or top-tier law firm experience is an advantage. 

• Exposure to APAC or EU contracting is desirable.

• Tools & Skills: