Dezerv is a house of investing solutions for high-net-worth and affluent Indians. Dezerv is co-founded by Sandeep Jethwani, Vaibhav Porwal, and Sahil Contractor. They have led successful wealth management businesses and managed over USD 7 billion in assets. The Dezerv team brings together decades of investing expertise from leading global financial institutions like JP Morgan, UBS, BNP Paribas, etc. Our team of experts monitors the performance of portfolios and rebalance them if required to ensure long-term success. We are backed by marquee firms like Premji Invest, Accel, Elevation, Matrix, etc. Since inception, our clients have trusted us with over 16000+ Crs of their assets.

Why are we building Dezerv?

Investing is stressful and emotional. Building & growing wealth is difficult and time-consuming. Most individuals struggle with managing their investments and money. Our goal is to help individuals grow their wealth without the stress, time, and costs involved in a traditional investment. At Dezerv, we are building a platform that leverages our decades of investment expertise to help individuals invest better for their future.

What are we trying to solve/mission?

We are passionate about helping Indians invest better. We manage investments with active oversight to help both sophisticated and new investors build long-term wealth across various market conditions

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Associate to support the organization’s legal and compliance functions. The role involves assisting in drafting, reviewing, and managing business agreements while ensuring adherence to applicable corporate laws and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting a wide range of business-related agreements and legal documents (such as Vendor agreement, NDAs, Client agreements, lease deeds, service agreement, Distribution Agreement, marketing agreement, addendums etc.)
• Provide legal and compliance support for corporate and operational transactions
• Ensure contracts and documentation are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Support in corporate governance matters, including maintenance of statutory records and filings
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for contract negotiations and execution
• Assist in registrations and documentation, including stamping requirements
• Monitor and interpret changes in legal and regulatory frameworks impacting the business
• Liaise with external counsel and advisors when required

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong domain knowledge of: Corporate Laws, Contract Law, Registration and stamping processes
• Strong analytical reasoning and decision-making ability
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Attributes

• High attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commercially aware with a practical approach to legal problem-solving

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on diverse corporate and transactional matters
• Exposure to dynamic business environments and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture