Tata Motors - Zonal Legal Manager - LLB/LLM (2-4 yrs)

Business: Tata Motors Finance Limited

Unit: Regions & Collections

Function: Collections

Department: Proactive Litigation

Role: Zonal Legal Head/Manager

Grade: M1

Key Objective of the Job

The Zonal Legal Head/Manager within the Collections function will be responsible for overseeing legal compliance and risk management across multiple regions or zones. The role involves ensuring all collection-related activities adhere to applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, providing legal counsel on complex cases, managing litigation and disputes, and working closely with regional collection teams. The objective is to optimize recovery strategies while safeguarding the organization's legal and reputational interests.

Key Deliverables

1. Legal Compliance Oversight

- Ensure all collections processes within the zone strictly comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

- Provide legal training and guidance to regional collection teams to strengthen compliance awareness.

2. Litigation and Dispute Resolution Management

- Handle all legal disputes and litigation cases related to debt collection.

- Negotiate settlements, draft legal documents, and represent the organization in legal proceedings when required.

- Collaborate with external legal counsel and law firms for specialized cases.

3. Risk Mitigation and Advisory

- Develop and implement proactive strategies to minimize legal risks in collections operations.

- Continuously assess legal risks, monitor regulatory updates, and advise stakeholders on necessary changes to mitigate exposure.

- Implement frameworks to protect the company's legal interests and reputation.

Educational Qualification:

- LLB/LLM (Mandatory)

- Specialized Job Competencies

Functional Competencies:

- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal

- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

- Balanced approach as both planner and executor

- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions

- Deep understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to collections and recovery processes

Behavioral Competencies:

- Execution Excellence

- Customer Centricity

- Fostering Synergy

- People Leadership

- Hiring Parameters

- Mandatory law qualification (LLB/LLM) with relevant legal experience, preferably in handling litigation and legal processes in the financial services industry.

- Prior experience of working with or managing external law firms will be an added advantage.