Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage all PAN India corporate litigation matters, including disputes related to commercial contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.
• Develop and drive litigation strategies to protect the organization's interests and minimize legal risks.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership on high-value, complex, and sensitive disputes.
• Oversee the preparation and review of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Represent the organization in court hearings, arbitrations, and mediations, or coordinate with external counsel as necessary.
• Oversee the selection, engagement, and management of external law firms and legal service providers.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of external counsel to ensure effective and efficient legal representation.
• Negotiate fees and billing arrangements with external counsel to manage legal expenses.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements that may impact the organization's operations.
• Prepare and present regular reports on litigation matters to senior management and the board of directors.
• Ensure maintenance of litigation records, legal MIS, documentation, and compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and retention of legal files in accordance with company policies.

Preferred candidate profile

• LLB/ LLM with 15+ years of experience in lending business i.e. NBFC/ Banking
• Extensive experience in handling criminal litigation and loan recovery matters, particularly cases involving rural borrower segments.
• Proven experience in managing against the company legal proceedings and engaging effectively with law enforcement agencies.
• Must possess strategic legal acumen and operational familiarity with enforcement protocols