Job Description
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Job Title: Lawyer / Legal Manager</b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Industry Preference:</b> NBFC / Financial Services<br />
<b>Age Limit:</b> Below 50 Years</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>CTC – As per Industry</b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Job Summary</b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Lawyer will be responsible for managing and handling all legal matters of the organization. The role involves representing the company in courts and tribunals, handling litigation related to labour laws, cheque bounce matters, and providing strategic legal advice to protect the company’s interests. The candidate will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and support business operations with sound legal guidance.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Litigation & Legal Case Management</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Handle all legal cases and court matters on behalf of the company</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Manage cases under <b>Section 138 & Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act</b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prepare, review, and file legal notices, replies, pleadings, affidavits, and other court documents</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Labour & Employment Laws</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Handle labour law matters, employment disputes, and compliance issues</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Advise management on labour laws, disciplinary actions, and employee-related legal risks</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Corporate & Commercial Advisory</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Advise business teams on legal rights, obligations, and regulatory requirements</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and other legal documents</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Support transactions such as <b>mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and financings</b></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Regulatory & Compliance</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ensure compliance with applicable laws, RBI regulations, and NBFC-specific legal requirements</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Manage regulatory filings, documentation, and statutory records</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monitor changes in laws and advise management on necessary actions</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Risk Management & Governance</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Protect the company from legal and financial risks</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Support corporate governance practices and internal policies</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Handle intellectual property matters, if applicable</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Strategic Legal Support</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Provide proactive legal guidance to senior management</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Assist in decision-making by assessing legal risks and implications</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Represent the company in negotiations, hearings, and legal proceedings</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Required Skills & Qualifications</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Law degree (LLB / LLM) from a recognized university</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Proven experience in <b>NBFC, Banking, or Financial Services sector</b> preferred</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Strong knowledge of <b>Negotiable Instruments Act, Labour Laws, Corporate Laws, and Compliance</b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ability to handle litigation and advisory work independently</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Experience</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minimum <b>7–15 years</b> of relevant legal experience (preferred)</span></span></span></span></li>
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