Legal Counsel

YES BANK; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

YES BANK is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the Corporate Legal team in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. You will provide end-to-end legal support for corporate, commercial, lending, and regulatory matters, including managing litigation and drafting complex financial documents.

Required: LL.B, 8–11 years of corporate legal experience, preferably in Banking or top NBFCs. CS qualification optional. Role emphasizes risk assessment and precise drafting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law (LL.B). CS qualification is advantageous.
• 8–11 years of corporate legal experience, preferably in Banking or top NBFCs.
• Strong subject matter expertise, ability to assess risks independently, drafting bespoke documents.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business, risk and credit teams to advise on deal structures and security enforceability.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and inter-creditor arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with RBI Master Directions, KYC/AML rules and internal policies.
• Manage litigation across DRT, NCLT, High Courts and consumer forums.
• Develop standardized templates to improve turnaround time and reduce external counsel dependence.

Skills

Legal drafting

Risk assessment

Contract negotiation

Education

LL.B degree

Job description

Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

YES BANK

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Qualified lawyer with a degree in law (LL.B); 8-11 years of corporate legal experience, preferably in the Banking sector or top NBFCs. Company Secretary qualification is optional.

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Role Overview

YES BANK is hiring a Legal Counsel to join their Corporate Legal team within the Risk Management business unit in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The role focuses on providing end-to-end legal support for corporate, commercial, lending, and regulatory matters, including the management of litigation and drafting of complex financial documentation.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Degree in Law (LL.B). Company Secretary (CS) qualification is considered an advantage.
• Experience: 8-11 years of corporate legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in the Banking sector or top-tier NBFCs.
• Competencies: Strong subject matter expertise, ability to assess risks independently, and proficiency in drafting bespoke legal documents.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Partner with business, risk, and credit teams to advise on deal structures and security enforceability.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, and inter-creditor arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with RBI Master Directions, KYC/AML rules, and internal bank policies.
• Manage litigation across DRT, NCLT, High Courts, and consumer forums.
• Develop standardized templates to improve turnaround time (TAT) and minimize reliance on external counsel.

Stipend & Compensation

Not Specified (Competitive market-based compensation as per industry standards for the specified experience level).