Assistant Legal Manager

Spandana Sphoorty Financial; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Spandana Sphoorty Financial in Hyderabad is seeking an Asst. Manager - Legal to handle notices, draft pleadings, and manage court proceedings. You will coordinate with advocates, monitor case progress, and support regulatory compliance to protect the company's interests.

Your responsibilities include managing Lok Adalat matters, recovery litigation, and maintaining a litigation repository with up-to-date case files and orders, enabling data-driven decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• Experience in litigation management, recovery proceedings, legal operations, and compliance.
• Experience in NBFC, banking or financial services sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and respond to legal notices and other legal correspondence.
• Initiate and manage legal proceedings under applicable statutes.
• Attend court hearings, monitor case progress, and coordinate with empanelled advocates.

Skills

Litigation & Court Management

Legal Drafting & Documentation

Recovery & Collections Litigation

Lok Adalat & OTS Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder & Advocate Management

Legal MIS & Reporting

Strong Communication & Analytical

Education

LL.B. from a recognized university

Job description

Position - Asst. Manager - Legal

Job Location - Hyderabad

Role & responsibilities

• Draft, review, and respond to legal notices, demand notices, recovery notices, and other legal correspondence.
• Initiate and manage legal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and Section 35 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
• Attend court hearings, monitor case progress, coordinate with empanelled advocates, and provide regular updates to management.
• Prepare and assist in drafting legal pleadings, including petitions, written statements, counter affidavits, replies, and other court-related documents.
• Coordinate the issuance and execution of court summons, warrants, and Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs), including liaison with law enforcement agencies wherever required.
• Maintain and update the Company's litigation repository, including case files, pleadings, court orders, and litigation records pertaining to matters filed by and against the Company.
• Facilitate sharing of litigation data, case status, and legal information with internal stakeholders to support business and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with local advocates across jurisdictions for filing of cases, petitions, and completion of court formalities, including recovery or release of funds deposited with courts or law enforcement agencies in fraud and theft-related matters.
• Support recovery initiatives by monitoring legal recovery proceedings, tracking progress, and preparing periodic recovery and litigation MIS reports.
• Coordinate and manage Lok Adalat matters, including settlement discussions, issuance of recovery notices, and execution of One-Time Settlement (OTS) programs.
• Manage the issuance and record-keeping of stamp papers, authorization letters, and other legal instruments as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and legal processes while supporting the Company's business objectives.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• Relevant experience in litigation management, recovery proceedings, legal operations, and compliance, preferably within NBFC, banking, or financial services sectors.

Skilled Required:

• Litigation & Court Management
• Legal Drafting and Documentation
• Recovery & Collections Litigation
• Lok Adalat and OTS Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder & Advocate Management
• Legal MIS and Reporting
• Strong Communication and Analytical Skills