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Assistant Manager- Legal (1 post: Chennai, Tamil Nadu). Key Responsibilities of Assistant Manager-Legal: 1. Legal Documentation & Transaction Support: - Draft and vet financing documents specific to FPOs (Loan Agreements, Hypothecation, Guarantees, etc.) - Customize security documents for asset-based or produce-backed lending - Register charges with ROC, CERSAI where applicable 2. Legal Due Diligence of FPOs: - Verify incorporation documents, ROC filings, board composition, cooperative/FPO registration - Validate land or asset ownership/lease for asset-based loans - Coordinate with local counsel for field-level legal opinions 3. Litigation and Recovery (FPO-specific): - Draft and initiate legal actions under SARFAESI, DRT, civil suits, NI Act, etc. - Coordinate with recovery team and external advocates 4. Legal Advisory & Compliance: - Interpret FPO-related laws and NABARD frameworks - Monitor legal and regulatory changes in agri/rural space - Provide legal opinions for credit, business, and recovery 5. Legal Audit and Field Inspections: - Support documentation audits and compliance reviews - Participate in borrower field visits to assess legal risk 6. Policy, Process, and Internal Training: - Draft and revise SOPs and legal templates - Conduct trainings for staff on FPO legal documentation and compliance Educational Qualification & Experience - Graduation in Law LLB (mandatory)/LLM (preferred) with 2 years experience in banking/NBFC sector, MFIs, agri-banks, or relevant law firms - Hands-on experience in FPO, cooperative or rural lending legal work is highly preferred Other Criteria Maximum age limit is 30 years at the time of application The candidate should be capable of ensuring legal compliance while granting loans, well versed with loan & security documentation and recovery of difficult accounts through various legal actions. He/ she is also expected to represent the company in various court. The Candidate is expected to have knowledge of laws relating to lending and recovery i.e Transfer of Property Act 1882, Indian Contract Act 1872, Negotiable Instrument Act 1881, Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, SARFAESI Act, 2002, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, NCLT/NCLAT and DRT / DRAT Procedures. The candidate should have computer proficiency. Proficiency in using tools such as MS Office and other computer related functions for day-to-day functioning Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English Place of Posting The place of posting for the present will be Chennai, Tamil Nadu. However, depending on administrative requirement of NABKISAN, candidate may be placed anywhere in the country in future. Remuneration Annual CTC Rs. 6.21 lakh Gross monthly emoluments - Rs. 39,721 /-. Interested candidates may visit https://www.nabkisan.org/career and apply online Last date of receipt of applications is 24th June 2025.
