About ZetaZeta empowers issuers to launch next-gen credit card programs with its cloud-native and fully API-enabled stack that includes processing, issuing, lending, core banking, fraud, loyalty, and many other capabilities. Zeta has 1700+ employees amp; contractors with over 70% in technology roles across locations in the US, UK, Middle East, and Asia. Globally, 35+ customers have issued 15M+ cards on Zeta’s platform till date.
Zeta has raised $280 million from Softbank Vision Fund 2, Mastercard, and other investors at a $1.5 billion valuation. Watch a short 7 minute video showcasing a fraction of the capabilities of Zeta Tachyon’s Credit processing stack here. Visit us at www.zeta.tech or follow us on LinkedIn, Youtube and Twitter.
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced legal professional who can take on all manner of issues impacting the business of Zeta, but most critically has the knowledge and experience required to take on SaaS Agreements with potential customers of Zeta as well as agreements with SaaS Vendors who provide SaaS to Zeta for internal consumption or integration within Zeta’s SaaS Offerings.This role will report to the Head of the Legal Department and the CEO of Zeta.What is the job like?
- To be the primary owner of Zeta’s customer agreements with Banks and Fintechs around the world. This would include drafting, negotiating, managing internal and external stakeholders, managing other subject matter experts whose inputs are necessary for such agreements as well as managing external legal advisors assisting the company on such assignments. .
- Provide legal advice and opinions on all legal matters that impact the business and provide innovative solutions to minimize/manage the legal risks involved with the company’s business operations in various jurisdictions around the world.
- To communicate effectively and lead discussions with internal stakeholders (such as management, leadership teams, Finance, HR, Information Security etc) and external stakeholders (customers/clients, vendors, investor representatives, industry association representatives).
- To constantly improve and evolve the drafts and templates created by the legal team, from learnings from each customer. Strive to simplify drafting in order to achieve quicker turn-around-times and to make legal agreements easier for non-legal stakeholders to understand.To be a business enabler and work in a manner where the legal team is aligned to the speed of delivery and culture of teamwork within Zeta.
Who are we looking for?
- Educational Qualifications:
- 5 year BA.LLB (Hons) degree from a reputed national law university/college.
- LLM or post graduate degree in law from a reputed international law university specifically in the field of technology law.
- Post Qualification Experience:10-12 years in a top tier law firm within the technology law practice of the firm; and/orAs an in-house counsel in a SaaS Technology Company (persons with prior experience in law firms, but currently working as in-house counsel will be preferred over persons with no prior law firm experience).
- The candidate must have an excellent grasp of laws and market practices pertaining to SaaS Master Service Agreements, data protection, intellectual property and other affiliated areas.
- The candidate should have the ability to work independently and within a team as and when required and must have unimpeachable integrity, honesty and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with persons across different walks of life and cultures and in order to understand business requirements and communicate the required solutions.
Life At ZetaAt Zeta, we want you to grow to be the best version of yourself by unlocking the great potential that lies within you. This is why our core philosophy is
‘People Must Grow.’ We recognize your aspirations; act as enablers by bringing you the right opportunities, and let you grow as you chase your career goals.
#LifeAtZeta is adventurous and exhilarating at the same time. You get to work with some of the best minds in the industry and experience a culture that values the diversity of thoughts. If you want to push boundaries, learn continuously and grow to be the best version of yourself,
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Zeta is an equal opportunity employerAt Zeta, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of job history, disability, gender identity, religion, race, marital/parental status, or other special status. We are proud to be an equitable workplace that welcomes individuals from all walks of life if they fit the roles and responsibilities.