Legal Manager / Junior Counsel (Litigation & SARFAESI)

Aditya Birla Capital (Aditya Birla Finance Limited); Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Capital (Aditya Birla Finance Limited) in Mumbai invites applications for a Legal Manager / Junior Counsel (Litigation & SARFAESI). The role focuses on end-to-end SARFAESI proceedings, managing secured litigations, coordinating with advocates, and updating court records daily.

You will lead drafting, vetting notices and pleadings, oversee MIS (SARFAESI, DRT, Auction), and stay updated on banking and regulatory changes, while guiding the team and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong command over drafting and compliance documents.
• Working knowledge of Banking Laws, SARFAESI Act, Arbitration, IBC, Negotiable Instruments Act, and Contract Act.
• Strong team and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to keep abreast of statutory amendments and liaise with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Initiate, monitor, and track legal actions under SARFAESI, Section 138 NI Act, and Section 25 PASA Act for delinquent accounts (STSL and MLAP).
• Drafting & Vetting: Draft and vet legal notices, replies, written statements, rejoinders, and pleadings for DRT, High Courts, and other tribunals.
• MIS & Compliance: Update and oversee SARFAESI MIS, DRT MIS, Physical Stock MIS, and Auction MIS. Maintain Provakil/Credit Nirvana software and physical files.
• Legal Research: Conduct research on new regulations and case laws affecting the company's current legal actions.

Job description

Legal Manager / Junior Counsel (Litigation & SARFAESI)

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Not explicitly specified in source (JD focuses on skills: command over drafting, compliance documents, banking laws, SARFAESI, Arbitration, IBC, NI Act, Contract Act; team & stakeholder management).

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Full Opportunity Brief

Legal Manager / Junior Counsel (Litigation & SARFAESI)

Role Overview

This position involves managing secured litigations by and against the company, with a specific focus on end-to-end SARFAESI proceedings. The role requires guiding the team, managing stakeholders, overseeing MIS, coordinating with advocates, and attending daily court hearings to update records.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Initiate, monitor, and track legal actions under SARFAESI, Section 138 NI Act, and Section 25 PASA Act for delinquent accounts (STSL and MLAP).
• Drafting & Vetting: Draft and vet legal notices, replies, written statements, rejoinders, and pleadings for DRT, High Courts, and other tribunals.
• MIS & Compliance: Update and oversee SARFAESI MIS, DRT MIS, Physical Stock MIS, and Auction MIS. Maintain Provakil/Credit Nirvana software and physical files.
• Legal Research: Conduct research on new regulations and case laws affecting the company's current legal actions.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong command over drafting and compliance documents.
• Working knowledge of Banking Laws, SARFAESI Act, Arbitration, IBC, Negotiable Instruments Act, and Contract Act.
• Strong team and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to keep abreast of statutory amendments and liaise with regulators.