Assistant Manager -Legal

Jacinth Finvest; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacinth Finvest in Hyderabad, India seeks an experienced legal professional to manage title verification, mortgage creation, and regulatory compliance for secured lending. You will handle SARFAESI matters, liaise with advocates, and ensure timely disbursement through rigorous document checks.

The role requires 3–6 years in NBFC/HFC/bank and a strong grasp of property law, drafting, and stakeholder coordination in a dynamic lending environment.

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognized university; LLM is a plus.
• 3-6 years in an NBFC, HFC or bank, handling LAP, or secured MSME lending.
• Strong knowledge of property law, Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, Stamp Act, SARFAESI Act and NI Act
• Hands-on experience with title verification and mortgage creation.
• Familiarity with local land records and revenue documents (e.g., Dharani / Meebhoomi / 7/12 extracts)
• Good drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Telugu, Hindi and English; willingness to travel within the region

Responsibilities

• Review and vet title search reports (TSR), legal scrutiny reports and title documents for residential, commercial and industrial properties
• Assess chain of title, encumbrances, approvals and conversions, and flag risks on complex titles, especially high-ticket prime LAP cases
• Raise and clear legal queries with credit, sales and customers before sanction and disbursement
• Oversee creation of mortgage (equitable or registered), MODT, and CERSAI registration within timelines
• Empanel, manage and evaluate panel advocates; monitor TAT, report quality and fee bills
• Handle SARFAESI actions (13(2), 13(4), Section 14 petitions), Section 138 NI Act cases, arbitration and civil recovery suits
• Coordinate with courts, DRT, police and local authorities for possession and enforcement
• Draft and vet loan agreements, deeds, undertakings, notices and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal audits and post-disbursement document checks, and ensure compliance with RBI guidelines and internal policy
• Train branch, credit and sales teams on property documentation and legal red flags
• Maintain MIS on legal TAT, pending queries, litigation status and vendor performance

Education

LLB

LLM (plus)

Job description

• Review and vet title search reports (TSR), legal scrutiny reports and title documents for residential, commercial and industrial properties


• Assess chain of title, encumbrances, approvals and conversions, and flag risks on complex titles, especially high-ticket prime LAP cases


• Raise and clear legal queries with credit, sales and customers before sanction and disbursement


• Oversee creation of mortgage (equitable or registered), MODT, and CERSAI registration within timelines


• Empanel, manage and evaluate panel advocates; monitor TAT, report quality and fee bills


• Handle SARFAESI actions (13(2), 13(4), Section 14 petitions), Section 138 NI Act cases, arbitration and civil recovery suits


• Coordinate with courts, DRT, police and local authorities for possession and enforcement


• Draft and vet loan agreements, deeds, undertakings, notices and legal correspondence


• Conduct legal audits and post-disbursement document checks, and ensure compliance with RBI guidelines and internal policy


• Train branch, credit and sales teams on property documentation and legal red flags


• Maintain MIS on legal TAT, pending queries, litigation status and vendor performance

Preferred candidate profile

• LLB from a recognized university; LLM is a plus


• 3-6 years in an NBFC, HFC or bank, handling LAP, or secured MSME lending


• Strong knowledge of property law, Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, Stamp Act, SARFAESI Act and NI Act


• Hands-on experience with title verification and mortgage creation.


• Familiarity with local land records and revenue documents ([e.g., Dharani / Meebhoomi / 7/12 extracts])


• Good drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills


• Proficiency in Telugu,Hindi and English; willingness to travel within the region