Head Legal

Job Description

Job Title: Head Legal Location: At Head office in T.nagar Industry: NBFC & Real Estate Experience: 10–20 years Job Summary: We are looking for a highly experienced Legal Head to lead and manage the legal function of our NBFC and Real Estate operations. The role demands extensive experience in handling litigation, especially before DRT (Debt Recovery Tribunal), NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), civil courts, and statutory bodies. The ideal candidate should also have strong exposure to regulatory compliance in the financial and real estate sectors. Key Responsibilities: Lead all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across NBFC and Real Estate verticals. Represent or manage representation before DRT, NCLT, RERA, High Courts, and other forums. Draft, review, and vet contracts, loan documents, lease deeds, MOUs, sale agreements, and other legal instruments. Liaise with external counsels and law firms for litigation and arbitration matters. Ensure statutory compliance with RBI, SEBI, RERA, Companies Act, and Real Estate laws. Advise management on legal risks, structuring of real estate and financial transactions, recovery mechanisms, and dispute resolution strategies. Oversee recovery proceedings, SARFAESI actions, insolvency processes, and enforcement under IBC. Conduct legal due diligence for property acquisitions, project finance, and loan disbursement. Maintain litigation trackers, compliance dashboards, and timely legal reporting to senior management. Qualifications & Skills: LLB or LLM from a recognized institution. 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in NBFC or real estate. Deep understanding of DRT, NCLT, SARFAESI Act, IBC, Transfer of Property Act, RERA, and Companies Act. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and litigation management skills. Proficiency in legal research and ability to manage multiple stakeholders. Leadership qualities with team management experience.