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Role & responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Legal Manager with a strong background in legal liaisoning and litigation within the NBFC/Microfinance industry. The ideal candidate must have an LLB degree with 5+ years of managerial experience, excellent knowledge of financial laws, regulatory compliance, and team management skills. The role requires extensive travel across India to handle legal matters and liaise with regulatory bodies, law firms and government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Liaisoning & Compliance:

• Act as a liaison between the company and regulatory authorities, including RBI, SEBI and state-level authorities.
• Manage relationships with law enforcement agencies, government bodies, external legal counsels, and industry associations.
• Ensure compliance with NBFC/Microfinance regulations, labor laws, and other statutory requirements.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, dispute resolution forums, and government inquiries.

Litigation & Dispute Management:

• Handle litigation cases, arbitration, and dispute resolution related to loan recovery, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and manage legal notices, contracts, and agreements to safeguard company interests.
• Monitor and coordinate with external legal counsel for ongoing litigations and regulatory issues.
• Strategize and implement measures to reduce litigation risks and improve loan recovery processes.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and manage a team of legal professionals across multiple locations.
• Provide legal training and guidance to internal teams on compliance, litigation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Work closely with operations, HR, risk, and finance teams to align legal strategies with business objectives.

Travel & On-Ground Support:

• Travel across various locations in India to handle legal disputes, liaise with authorities, and support branch-level legal matters.

Education & Experience:

• LLB Graduate from a recognized university (LLM preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in legal liaisoning & litigation within an NBFC, Microfinance or BFSI sector.
• Proven experience in handling legal disputes and loan recovery matters and litigation processes.