InHouse Legal Counsel (Advocate)

Job Title: Legal Counsel Finance & Corporate affairs

Location: MANESAR, HARYANA Department: Legal & Compliance Reports To: CEO/HO

Job Summary

The Legal Counsel Finance is responsible for providing legal support and strategic guidance on financial transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This role involves drafting and reviewing financial contracts, ensuring compliance with financial and banking regulations, mitigating legal risks, and advising on corporate finance matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with national and international financial laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Provide legal guidance on corporate finance (TAXATION), banking operations

Liase with regulatory bodies to ensure timely compliance filings and reporting.

2. Contract Management & Legal Advisory

Draft, review, and negotiate financial agreements, and banking documents.

Identify potential legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Manage financial disputes, regulatory investigations, and litigation cases.

Collaborate with external legal counsel for arbitration, litigation, and settlement negotiations.

4. Risk Management & Governance

Develop internal policies to ensure financial regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Conduct due diligence on financial transactions, investments, and partnerships.

Advise senior management on corporate governance and financial risk exposure.

5. Stakeholder & Internal CollaborationWork closely with Finance, Compliance, and Risk teams to support business objectives.

Provide legal training to internal teams on financial regulations and compliance risks.

Maintain strong relationships with banks, regulators, and legal advisors.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM).

Minimum 10 years of experience in financial law, banking, corporate finance, or regulatory compliance.

Strong knowledge of financial regulations, corporate finance laws, and risk management frameworks.

Experience in drafting and negotiating financial agreements and managing regulatory compliance matters.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.

Must have COP and registered with Delhi/Haryana bar counsel

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1.

Regulatory Compliance: % adherence to financial laws and regulations; number of compliance violations reported.

2.

Contract Efficiency: Average turnaround time for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing financial agreements.

3.

Litigation Management: % of legal disputes successfully resolved; cost savings from settlements.

4.

Risk Mitigation: Number of identified and resolved legal risks in financial transactions.

5.

Audit & Compliance Reporting: % of successful regulatory audits and timely submission of compliance reports.

6.

Internal Legal Support Efficiency: Feedback from Finance and Compliance teams on legal advisory services.

7.

Stakeholder Engagement: Number of legal training sessions conducted; collaboration effectiveness with key departments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of financial laws, corporate finance regulations, and compliance frameworks.

Strong understanding of contract law, securities regulations, and banking operations.Awareness of global financial regulations, including AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer).

Skills

Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex financial agreements.

Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong ability to assess risks, interpret regulations, and provide legal solutions.

Regulatory Compliance Management: Expertise in monitoring compliance with financial laws and preparing audit responses.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Proficiency in handling legal disputes, regulatory investigations, and settlements.

Abilities

Ability to provide sound legal advice to senior executives and financial teams.

Capability to work under pressure and manage multiple financial transactions simultaneously.

Strong decision-making skills with a proactive approach to risk mitigation .Role & responsibilities