Senior Legal Counsel

19 hours ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India beBeeLegalCounsel Full time ₹ 2,00,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,00,000

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

We are seeking an experienced and seasoned legal professional to lead our dynamic Legal & Compliance team.

This role will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters including contracts, litigation, regulatory interactions, corporate governance, and strategic legal advisory to support the Company's growth and mitigate legal risks.

The selected candidate will head a team of lawyers and will also work with the Company Secretary for legal and regulatory compliances.

  • Main Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic legal advice to the Board and senior management on all legal matters.
  • Evaluate and mitigate legal risks associated with business decisions, structured transactions, securitization deals and partnership deals.
  • Advise on complex legal and regulatory issues related to lending, financing, and investment.
  • Supporting business teams in structuring trade transaction, domestic and export factoring structures.
  • Advising on securitization structures and documentation.
  • Oversee drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of all legal documents and contracts (loan agreements, vendor contracts, customer agreements, etc.).
  • Ensure standardization of legal documents and templates for products and structured financing.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices.
  • Draft and review board resolutions, minutes, and secretarial documentation in coordination with the company secretary.
  • Provide legal inputs during board and committee meetings.
  • Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing legal team.
  • Develop internal legal policies, training, and awareness programs for business units.
  • Regulatory and Compliance:
  • Assist in ensuring adherence to RBI regulations, NBFC-specific compliance requirements, and corporate governance standards.
  • Support periodic regulatory filings and responses to notices from regulatory authorities.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
  • Coordinate with external counsels for litigation management.
  • Support in preparation of case summaries, responses, affidavits, and other litigation-related documents.
  • Track ongoing litigation and assist in case management reporting.
  • Internal Processes and Risk Management:
  • Assist in developing internal policies and SOPs to strengthen compliance frameworks.
  • Participate in internal audits and support in the implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Conduct training and awareness sessions for internal stakeholders on key legal and compliance matters.

Qualifications:

  • Education: LLB or LLM from a reputed university; Company Secretary (CS) qualification is a plus.
  • Experience: 10+ years of post-qualification experience with a strong background in NBFCs, banking, or financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of NBFC regulations, RBI guidelines, corporate laws, and financial legal frameworks.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead legal functions in a dynamic, fast-paced financial environment.
  • Good product knowledge of loans and financial assistance provided by banks and NBFCs

Key Attributes:

  • Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset.
  • High ethical standards and professional integrity.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail with sound judgment.
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