Legal Manager

ICICI Bank; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ICICI Bank is seeking a litigation and advisory professional to shape recovery strategies and handle service-related litigations. You will work within the Legal Corporate Group to advise on banking and financial laws, draft and negotiate documents, and respond to notices.

The role requires a LLB degree with 2–5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a broad understanding of banking principles to support informed decision-making and risk management across banking products.

Qualifications

• LLB Degree (5 years Integrated Course) preferably from top National Law Universities.
• 2–5 years of experience in Banking/Law Firms or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of banking principles and legal space with ability to advise on diverse legal facets.

Responsibilities

• Advisory on banking products and services; provide strategies on all aspects of corporate, banking and financial laws.
• Critical analysis of changes in law and impact on the bank’s businesses; assess risks and provide recommendations.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiation of documents related to financial services and technology arrangements.
• Prepare litigation strategy and manage recovery-related cases.
• Respond to legal notices and customer complaints.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Legal advisory

Education

LLB Degree (5 years Integrated Course)

Job description

The role descriptions give you an overview of the responsibilities; they are only directional and guiding in nature. At ICICI Bank, we believe in serving our customers beyond our role definition, product boundaries, and domain limitations through our philosophy of customer 360-degree. In essence, this captures our belief in serving the entire banking needs of our customers like One Bank, One Team. To achieve this, employees at ICICI Bank are expected to be role- and location-fungible with the understanding that Banking is an essential service.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for preparing litigation strategy, handling recovery related cases and all service-related litigations filed by customers against the Bank.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advisory: Advisory on banking products and services (loans & advances, deposits and others) Advise on all aspects of corporate, banking and financial laws and practice, product development, strategy, policies and processes. Advise on corporate strategies.
• Critical Analysis: Critical analysis of applicable change in law and consequent risk assessment and impact thereof on bank's businesses. Critically analyse legislative efforts and offer recommendations.
• Draft and Review Documents: Drafting, reviewing and negotiation of documents relating to various financial services offered to customers. Drafting, reviewing and negotiation of technology related arrangements.
• Prepare litigation strategy.
• Respond to legal notices and customer complaints.

Key Skills:

• Education Qualification: LLB Degree (5 years Integrated Course - Preferably top National Law Universities)
• Experience: 2 to 5 years in Banking/Law Firm
• Understanding of Banking Principles: Conceptual clarity on basic banking principles and application thereof
• Ability to advice on various facets of law. Person should have good knowledge across all fields of law and should be aware of latest developments in legal space.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills

About the Business Group:

The Legal Corporate Group in ICICI Bank plays a vital role in ensuring ICICI Bank's operations are legally compliant, mitigating risks and protecting its interests. Their expertise enable the bank to make informed decisions, navigate complex regulatory environments and maintain a strong reputation.