Legal Framework for Indian FinTech SaaS

Project Title

Legal Documentation & Governance Framework for an Indian FinTech / Chit Fund SaaS Platform

Project Description

We are building ChitFund Portal, a next-generation SaaS platform for licensed chit fund operations in India. The platform digitizes subscriber onboarding, foreman management, scheme management, auctions, collections, reporting, compliance workflows, digital identity, and trust services.

We are looking for an experienced Legal Consultant / Advocate / Legal Documentation Specialist to help build a comprehensive legal, governance, and compliance documentation framework for the platform.

We are looking for someone who can help establish the legal and governance foundation of a large-scale financial technology platform.

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About the Platform

The platform includes:

* Licensed Foreman Management
* Subscriber Management
* Chit Scheme Management
* Digital Auctions
* Payment Integration
* Compliance Automation
* Digital Identity (Platform-issued IDs)
* Reporting & Audit
* Registrar-ready documentation
* API-based verification services
* AI-powered compliance modules (future)

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Scope of Work

The selected professional will work on preparing and reviewing:

Governance Documentation

* Constitution & Charter
* Corporate Governance Framework
* Board Policies
* Governance Policies
* Risk Management Framework
* Internal Control Framework

Legal Documentation

* Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy
* Cookie Policy
* Disclaimer
* Acceptable Use Policy
* User Agreement
* Foreman Agreement
* Subscriber Agreement
* Website Legal Policies

Operational Documentation

* Standard Operating Procedures
* Compliance Manuals
* Document Templates
* Internal Policies
* Escalation Procedures
* Audit Documentation

Regulatory Documentation

* Compliance mapping with applicable Indian laws
* Chit Funds Act, 1982
* State Chit Fund Rules (where applicable)
* Information Technology laws
* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
* Electronic records and e-sign considerations
* Other relevant regulations affecting the platform

Commercial Documentation

* NDA
* Employment Agreements
* Vendor Agreements
* API Terms
* Partnership Agreements
* Licensing Agreements

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Preferred Experience

We are looking for professionals with experience in one or more of the following:

* FinTech
* SaaS
* Financial Services
* Banking
* NBFC
* Technology Startups
* Corporate Law
* Commercial Contracts
* Regulatory Compliance
* Data Privacy
* Intellectual Property

Experience in regulated financial products will be an added advantage.

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Deliverables

The selected professional will assist in creating:

* Governance Manuals
* Legal Policies
* Compliance Frameworks
* Operational Manuals
* Legal Templates
* Review Notes
* Risk Register
* Regulatory Compliance Matrix
* Version-controlled legal documentation

All documents should be editable in Microsoft Word.

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Project Duration

Initial engagement: 1months

Potential for long-term advisory role based on performance.

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Confidentiality

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be executed before sharing detailed platform information.

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