Fintech & Crypto Counsel (Blockchain, Virtual Digital Assets & Regulatory)

Leading Specialized Law Firm – Setting Precedents in Digital Finance

Job ID Grade Location Employment Type SHL-ATT-A5 A5 Mumbai, Maharashtra Full time

Compensation & Pioneering Incentives

Annual Salary Range Compensation Structure Incentives ₹20 – ₹60 lakhs per annum Highly commensurate with verifiable expertise and PQE. Performance Bonuses & Equity Prospects

About The Firm & The Opportunity

We are a highly specialized law firm at the forefront of the Fintech and Digital Finance sectors. Our practice is dedicated to advising cutting-edge startups, exchanges, and established financial institutions on the complex legal and regulatory frameworks governing Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Payments.

This is a senior role for an exceptional lawyer seeking to be a pioneer in setting legal precedents and developing compliance strategies for the fastest-growing sector in finance.

Essential Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background: LL.B.



(required). An LL.M. in Financial Regulation, Technology Law, or a related field is highly advantageous.
Bar Admission: Must be a practicing advocate admitted to the Bar Council of India.
Total Legal Experience (PQE): A minimum of 6 to 12 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 4 years directly focused on the regulatory, legal, and transactional aspects of Fintech, Payments, or Crypto/Blockchain technology.
Core Regulatory Expertise: Deep, working knowledge of regulations pertaining to the sector, including:
RBI’s regulatory sandbox and payment system regulations.
AML/PMLA and its application to virtual digital asset service providers (VDA-SPs).
Income Tax (VDA taxation) and FEMA implications for cross-border crypto transactions.
SEBI regulations related to tokenization and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Transactional Experience: Proven experience drafting and negotiating agreemen

📌 Fintech & Crypto Counsel Mumbai (India)
🏢 Adv Shoeb Hakim
📍 India