Legal Associate

Branch Overview

Branch is a leading AI-powered lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa. We use alternative data and machine learning to expand financial access for millions of people traditionally excluded from the formal financial system. Founded by the former CEO of Kiva.org and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC, Branch combines mission-driven impact with world-class technology and scale.

In India, Branch operates as a regulated digital lending institution and Middle Layer NBFC, building trusted and accessible financial products for millions of customers across the country. Our 250+ member India team is growing rapidly and works across technology, data science, risk, product, and operations to solve high-impact problems at scale.

Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025, Branch offers the opportunity to build meaningful careers while shaping the future of inclusive fintech in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.

Job Overview

We are looking for a high-performing, motivated and detail-oriented Legal Associate to join the legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the legal function in reviewing, drafting, and managing contracts and agreements, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to build a strong foundation in financial services law and contract management within a dynamic and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, service agreements, vendor agreements, and other legal documents including fund raising documents
- Assist in managing the contract lifecycle, maintaining and updating the contract repository ,including tracking renewals and obligations.
- Assist in doing Compliance QA.
- Assist in ensuring adherence to NBFC regulations, RBI guidelines and applicable corporate laws.
- Assist business, finance, procurement, and other departments with legal queries.
- Assist in researching laws, regulations, and legal developments impacting the NBFC sector.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
- Atleast 2 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in an NBFC, bank, fintech, or law firm.
- Exposure to financial documentation and fundraising instruments such as NCDs is a plus.
- Good legal drafting, research, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Benefits of Joining

- Competitive salary and equity package
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and high-autonomy work culture
- Hybrid work setup designed for flexibility and work-life balance
- Fully paid group medical insurance and personal accident insurance
- Generous paid time off, plus company-declared public holidays
- Fully paid parental leave for fathers and non-birthing parents (12 weeks), in addition to 26 weeks of statutory maternity leave
- Monthly WFH stipend, along with a one-time home office setup budget
- $500 annual professional development budget
- Quarterly social meet-ups and sponsored monthly team lunches
 
We’re looking for more than just qualifications --  if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria but identify with our vision of providing equal opportunity to everyone to access financial services, please do not hesitate to apply!

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.