Manager - Legal (LEA)

Role overview

Manager - Legal (LEA) at CoinDCX

This role will handle litigation and criminal procedure–related work in a tech startup environment.

The ideal candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and capable of overseeing end-to-end legal operational processes to reduce customer impact and compliance risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, accurate reporting on case status and resolution times to senior legal and operational stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• Proven experience in litigation management or support.
• Communication & Assertion: Demonstrated ability to put your point across in a polite but firm manner when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perseverance & Resilience: A high degree of perseverance required to navigate complex and persistent legal/operational challenges.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business processes and a willingness to understand a new technology sector (Web3/Crypto).
• Process Management: Proven ability to manage complex workflows, maintain organized records, and track multiple matters simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on accuracy and precision, especially when dealing with legal documentation and sensitive customer data.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with CRM systems and advanced spreadsheet tools (e.g., Excel/Google Sheets) for tracking and reporting.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) is required. 4-6 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in legal operations, financial services, or managing high-volume regulatory compliance matters.
• Are you the one?
• Our missing block You are knowledge-hungry when it comes to VDA and Web3, always eager to dive deeper and stay ahead in this evolving space.
• The world of Web3 and VDA excites you, fueling your curiosity and driving you to explore new opportunities within this dynamic landscape.
• You act like an owner, constantly striving for excellence, impact, and tangible results in everything you do.
• You embrace a ‘We over Me’ mindset, growing individually while fostering the growth of those around you.
• Change is your catalyst, igniting your passion to build and innovate.
• You think outside the box, unbound by limitations or doubt, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Perks That Empower You Our benefits are designed to make a lasting impact on your life, giving you the freedom to create a work-life balance that truly suits you.
• Design Your Own Benefit: Tailor your perk package to fit your unique needs.
• Whether you’re eyeing a new gadget or welcoming a furry friend into your life, our flexible benefits ensure that you can prioritise what matters most to you.
• Unlimited Wellness Leaves: We believe in the power of well-being.
• Take the time you need to recharge, knowing that your health is our priority.
• With unlimited wellness leaves, you can return refreshed, ready to build and grow.
• Mental Wellness Support: Your mental health is as important as your professional growth.
• Benefit from access to health experts, free counseling sessions, monthly wellness workshops, and regular team outings, all designed to help you stay balanced and connected.
• Bi-Weekly Learning Sessions: These sessions are more than just updates—they’re opportunities to fuel your growth.
• Stay ahead with the latest industry knowledge, sharpen your skills, and accelerate your career in an ever-evolving landscape.

Employment details

• Location: Mumbai [Maharashtra] [India]

About the employer

• The CoinDCX Journey: Building Tomorrow, Today At CoinDCX, we believe ‘CHANGE STARTS TOGETHER’.

Additional role details

• You are the driving force that will help us make Web3 accessible to all.
• In the last six years, we have skyrocketed from being India’s first crypto unicorn to carrying a community of over 125 million with us.
• To continue maximising the adoption and acceleration of Web3, we are now focused on developing cutting-edge products, addressing accessibility and security challenges, and bridging the gap between people and Web3 technologies.
• While we go ahead and keep dominating the Web3 world, we would like to HODL you on our team!
• Join our team of passionate innovators who are breaking barriers and building the future of Web3.
• Together, we will make the complex simple, the inaccessible accessible, and the impossible possible.
• Boost your innovation to an ALL TIME HIGH with us!
• Inside CoinDCX’s Legal Team Our Legal team safeguards CoinDCX’s legal interests, navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the blockchain industry with expertise and foresight.
• We ensure our operations are compliant and aligned with legal standards.
• If you’re a legal expert with a passion for innovation, join us in protecting the future of blockchain technology.
• The role focuses on managing high-volume regulatory and legal compliance matters, particularly lien marking and debit freeze issues, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.
• What You'll Do Debit Freeze & Lien Management: Serve as the DRI for the processing, tracking, and final resolution of all legal requests, with accountability for the Time to Unfreeze accounts that are impacted via a Debit Freeze (DF).
• Litigation: Take full ownership of the project management lifecycle for litigation matters.
• This includes coordinating with external counsel, tracking hearing dates, managing documentation exchange, and ensuring timely filing of responses.
• Issue Resolution: Identify recurring process bottlenecks in compliance operations and proactively suggest improvements to legal and operational workflows to enhance efficiency.
• Regulatory Responses: Manage and execute the legal process for all incoming data and information requests, with accountability for the Time to respond to incoming requests for data from Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).
• Legal Notices: Oversee the intake, classification, and response process for legal correspondence, with accountability for the Time to respond to legal notices received from multiple parties.
• Process Execution: Rigorously execute defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for applying and revoking lien markings and debit freezes based on judicial or regulatory orders.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain immaculate records of all actions taken, correspondence received, and final resolutions in compliance matters.
• Internal Coordination: Act as the primary legal liaison with internal teams, including Compliance, Customer Operations, and Finance, to gather necessary customer data and execute legal holds efficiently.
• You need to be a HODLer of these Litigation