Legal - Non-Litigation

Role & responsibilities

1. Responsible for contract management, evolution of agreements for the benefit of company operations.
2. Coordinate with credit, business group, advocates for all matters, which includes scrutiny of opinions of the tittle search report;
3. Implementation of Legal Policy and procedures for Secured Loans (i.e., mortgage loan & Gold loan) Business.
4. Drafting and vetting of agreements such as NDA, Service Provider Agreements, Service Level Agreements, etc.
5. Advising on stamping requirements on documents as per legal policy Adherence of standard BT and resale process.
6. Drafting/vetting of agreements in time bound manner as per industry standards and to safeguard company's interest from legal angle;
7. Maintenance of MIS and reminders for renewals to stakeholders;
8. Discussion and Negotiation with counterparts for resolution of bottlenecks;
9. Ensure compliance with local, state, and central govt and regulatory reporting requirements.
10. Advise on legal and regulatory requirement for new products, assignments to mitigate legal risks.
11. Scrutiny of title documents and providing opinion to business and credit team on mortgage loans, construction finance etc.
12. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
13. Submission of information, replies to the authorities, responding to customer grievances without effecting the interest of the Company and ensure proper closure in a timely manner;
14. Analyse the latest judgments of Apex and high courts and advise management on recent legal trends.
15. Engagement/empanelment external advocates for representing the company before courts/quasi-judicial authorities

Preferred candidate Must have

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the practice of law, either in-house or with a law firm.

Key Responsibilities & Required Knowledge

• Drafting, reviewing, vetting, negotiating, and interpreting legal documents, contracts, agreements, and related documentation.
• Applying legal principles to business situations and providing practical legal solutions.
• Sound knowledge of Central, State, and Local laws, legal procedures, and the Indian legal system.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector.
• Analyzing legal documents and advising management by providing well-reasoned legal opinions.
• Exposure to civil and criminal litigation matters, including coordination with external counsels and regulatory authorities.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and legal research tools.
• High attention to detail and strong drafting capabilities.

Interested candidates can drop their resumes at [email removed].