iQor India

To provide legal and regulatory support to the organization in all matters related to electric vehicle financing, partnerships, leasing, vendor agreements, compliance, asset recovery, and sector-specific laws. The Assistant Manager – Legal will assist in safeguarding the company’s interests by ensuring legal compliance, drafting/reviewing contracts, and managing litigation and regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities:1. Contract Management Legal Documentation
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts including vendor agreements, financing/leasing agreements, OEM partnerships, NDAs, and MOUs.
• Ensure timely execution and safekeeping of legal documentation.
• Maintain standard templates in alignment with RBI and NBFC guidelines.
2. Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with RBI, SEBI, MCA, RTO, FAME II, and other EV-industry-specific regulations.
• Assist in preparing for audits, inspections, and filings related to NBFC operations and EV financing schemes.
• Monitor regulatory changes relevant to the EV and NBFC sectors.
3. Dispute Resolution Litigation
• Assist in managing litigation related to asset repossession, loan defaults, and consumer disputes.
• Coordinate with external counsel for legal notices, recovery suits, and court representation.
• Liaise with recovery agents, enforcement teams, and police authorities for execution of legal action.
4. Risk Mitigation
• Identify and evaluate legal risks in business operations (EV sales, after-market, vehicle repossession, battery financing, etc.).
• Provide legal opinions and solutions to mitigate such risks.
• Assist in drafting policies around fraud, misrepresentation, and KYC/AML.
5. Intellectual Property Branding
• Assist in IP protection including trademarks for EV brands and products.
• Ensure compliance with brand licensing agreements (e.g., for partnerships with OEMs and e-rickshaw vendors).
6. Internal Legal Support
• Advise HR on employment law, vendor labor compliance, and drafting employment agreements.
• Support procurement, business development, and finance teams with legal inputs.
• Maintain MIS for all legal matters and support in board resolutions/documentation as needed.

Qualifications:
• LLB or LLM from a recognized university; specialization in Corporate Law or Business Law is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in legal roles, preferably with exposure to NBFCs, EV industry, fintech, or mobility sector.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks: RBI NBFC norms, Motor Vehicle Act, EV subsidies and guidelines (FAME-II), RTO laws, and environmental regulations.
Skills Required:
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of civil, criminal, and commercial litigation procedures.
• Knowledge of EV sector regulations and automotive/transport laws is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving sector and manage multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Attributes:
• Prior experience with a company in the EV, auto-financing, or clean mobility space.
• Understanding of sustainability and ESG-related legal considerations.
• Familiarity with digital lending regulations and repossession frameworks. Read more