Regional Legal Manager

Criss Financial Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Hyderabad is seeking a Legal Manager with a Bachelor/Master of Law degree and 7-12 years of in-house legal experience, preferably in a financial institution. The role involves initiating legal proceedings, coordinating with legal counsel, and managing legal notices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with comprehensive legal expertise looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Law degree from a recognized university.
• 7-12 years of experience in an in-house Legal function, preferably in a NBFC/Bank.

Responsibilities

• Initiation of legal proceedings against delinquent customers by analyzing legal tools.
• Understanding recovery actions: Issuance of Demand notices, Section 138/25 proceedings and SARFESI proceedings.
• Engaging with legal counsel and internal stakeholders for handling litigation.
• Reviewing and responding to legal/statutory notices served on the company.

Job description

Department: Legal

Role: Legal Manager

Location: Hyderabad

Role & Responsibilities

• Initiation of legal proceedings against the delinquent customer(s) by analyzing various legal tools.
• Having end to end understanding on recovery actions viz., Issuance of Demand notices, Section 138 (or) Section 25 proceedings under The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and The Payment and Settlements Systems Act, 2007 respectively and SARFESI Proceedings on need basis.
• Engaging and coordinating with the legal counsel and internal stakeholders for handling the litigation including any filings thereunder till its disposal and further actions.
• Reviewing and responding to Legal and statutory notices served on the Company by collecting requisite information and inputs from the stakeholders.

Requirements

The Designated Professional should have a Bachelor/Master of Law degree from a recognized university and will have at least 7-12 years’ experience preferably from appropriate in‑house Legal function having an experience in a NBFC/Bank.