ALM-Hyderabad

IIFL Home Loans; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad is seeking a Legal Counsel with 2–6 years of experience to review contracts, ensure compliance with housing finance regulations, and draft standard and customized agreements.

You will lead digital transformation initiatives, draft show-cause notices in delinquent cases, manage documentation templates, and coordinate with external counsel and compliance teams to minimize legal risks.

Qualifications

• LLB or LLM from a recognized university.
• 2–6 years in legal roles, preferably in housing finance or financial services.
• Experience reviewing contracts, NDAs, and vendor/service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Contract Vetting & Drafting: review, vet, and approve contracts and agreements; draft standard and customized agreements; identify potential legal exposures.
• Legal Compliance: ensure contracts comply with housing finance regulations and RBI/ NHB guidelines; stay updated on regulatory changes.
• Digital Transformation & Automation: lead workflow automation and LOS/LMS optimization to improve TAT and efficiency.
• Documentation Support to Collection and Recovery Team: draft and vet documents for delinquent cases and show-cause notices.
• Documentation Management: maintain templates repository with version control.
• Coordination: liaise with external counsel; collaborate with compliance and audit teams.

Skills

Contract law

Property law

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

LLB / LLM

Job description

Regular

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Vetting & Drafting: Review, vet, and approve contracts andagreements, including loan documents, vendor/service agreements, NDAs, andMOUs; identify legal risks and provide practical mitigation strategies; draftstandard and customized agreements. Identify potential legal exposures incontracts and recommend changes to minimize litigation and financial risks.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure all contracts comply with applicablelaws, housing finance regulations, and Reserve Bank of India / National HousingBank guidelines; stay updated on regulatory changes impacting housing finance.
• Digital Transformation & Automation: Lead initiatives in workflow automation, LMSand LOS optimization to improve TAT, efficiency, and reduce manualintervention.
• Documentation Support to Collection and Recovery Team : Draft andvet documents to ensure effective recovery in delinquent cases, including theissuance of show cause notices in wilful defaulter and fraud cases.
• Documentation Management: Maintain a repository ofstandardize templatesand ensure version control.
• Coordination: Liaise with external counsel as needed;collaborate with compliance and audit teams for legal reviews and assessments.

Skills Required:

• Strongknowledge of contract law and property law
• Familiaritywith housing finance regulations and compliance frameworks
• Excellentdrafting and negotiation skills
• Attentionto detail and analytical thinking
• Abilityto manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Strongcommunication and stakeholder management

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:LLB / LLM from a recognized university
• Experience:2–6 years in legal roles, preferably in:
  • Housingfinance companies (HFCs)
  • NBFCs/ Banks
  • Lawfirms handling financial services

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

07-10-2026

Job ID

Job8075

Department

Legal

Location