Job Description

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented legal professional for the role of AVP/VP Legal to lead and manage critical legal matters across litigation, financing transactions, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong legal acumen, experience in NBFC/financial services, and a proactive approach to risk management and legal strategy. Key & Dispute Management Manage and monitor ongoing litigation, legal claims, and disputes to ensure timely and favorable resolution. Act as liaison with external counsel; supervise drafting, strategy, and representation in courts and tribunals. Ensure effective implementation of dispute resolution strategies including arbitration and mediation. Draft And Review Petitions, Applications, Complaints In Relation To Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Negotiable Instruments Act (NIA) Execution and enforcement of security Arbitration and police and Transactional Support: Provide legal advice on structured finance, lending products, and securitization (PTC, direct assignment) Draft, Review, And Negotiate Financing documentation: facility agreements, loan agreements, debenture agreements, escrow and settlement agreements Security documentation: deeds of hypothecation, guarantees, powers of attorney Securitization documents: assignment agreements, trust deeds, servicing agreements, accounts agreements Trade-related contracts: commodity purchase/sale agreements, factoring and receivables purchase agreements, warehousing & Compliance: Advise on regulatory matters under the RBI Act and other applicable laws concerning NBFC operations. Ensure compliance with RBI directions and circulars; act as the legal point of contact for RBI audits and inspections. Prepare legally compliant policies and SOPs; handle regulatory queries, inspections, and enforcement notices. Coordinate with internal teams for timely submissions and updates to regulatory & Qualifications: LL.B. from a reputed law school; LL.M. 812 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in NBFCs, financial institutions, or top-tier law firms. Strong understanding of financial and commercial laws including IBC, NI Act, Companies Act, SEBI, and RBI regulations. Proven experience in litigation management, structured finance, securitization, and regulatory advisory. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making Attributes: Experience in handling law enforcement and police matters tactfully. (ref:iimjobs.com) Show more Show less