Manager- Legal (NBFC)

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Documentation & Advisory:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including legal notices, complaints, loan agreements, and ancillary legal documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice on business operations, regulatory compliance, and contractual matters.

Litigation & Dispute Management:

• Oversee and manage the organization’s litigation portfolio, ensuring timely resolution of cases.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective dispute resolution, including settlements, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Coordinate with empaneled legal resources and manage external counsel for litigation and recovery processes.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, particularly in the NBFC and renewable energy domains.
• Develop and implement policies to align the organization with evolving RBI guidelines, including KYC/AML compliance, capital adequacy, and reporting requirements.

Recovery & Asset Management:

• Advise the recovery team on legal procedures for asset possession and debt recovery within the legal frameworks prescribed by the RBI.
• Handle legal proceedings related to case filings, summons, warrants, and arbitrations.
• Support recovery efforts by providing legal insights on settlement strategies and compliance.

Policy Development & Strategic Initiatives:

• Lead the development and standardization of legal and operational policies in alignment with NBFC and RBI regulations.
• Standardize processes related to legal filings, documentation retrieval, and arbitration with a focus on reducing turnaround times (TAT).
• Participate in the creation of organizational policies to enhance legal compliance and ensure adherence to industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is required; Master’s degree (LLM) is preferred.

• Experience:

  4 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in NBFCs, renewable energy, or financial services sectors.
• Strong expertise in drafting legal documents, managing litigation, and structuring financial and other deals.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate, financial, and regulatory laws applicable to NBFCs.

Key Skills:

• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.