Legal Associate

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Associate to support our lending operations, documentation processes, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the finance/lending sector and be comfortable handling property-related documents, loan agreements, and legal coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and vet loan agreements, sanction letters, MoUs, term sheets, and related documents.
• Conduct legal due-diligence on borrowers, guarantors, and collateral properties.
• Handle property document verification, title checks, and coordinate with external advocates for legal opinions.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, company law, and other regulatory requirements relevant to lending.
• Manage execution and safe custody of all legal documents and maintain proper records.
• Support the internal recovery team with notices, settlements, NOCs, and follow-up actions when required.
• Liaise with clients, external lawyers, and internal teams to ensure smooth processing of legal documentation.
• Monitor renewal, expiry, and validity timelines of agreements.

Requirements

Education

• LLB is mandatory; LLM preferred.
• Enrollment with Bar Council is an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in legal work, preferably with a lending institution, NBFC, or law firm handling finance matters.
• Strong understanding of contract law, civil law, and property-related law.

Skills

• Excellent drafting and vetting skills.
• Strong knowledge in property verification, search reports, and due-diligence.
• Ability to interpret and explain legal concepts clearly.
• Strong coordination, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and professionalism.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work directly with the management team.
• Exposure to high-value lending transactions and diverse industries.
• Fast-growing company with strong professional culture.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹8,545.39 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person