Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a hands-on <strong>Senior Manager – Legal</strong> to manage commercial legal matters, litigation, regulatory requirements, compliance risk and stakeholder management in a fast-paced financial services environment.<br><br>The role requires strong <strong>drafting and negotiation skills</strong>, sound understanding of commercial and corporate laws, and the ability to independently manage high-value transactions and legal disputes.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li>Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, contracts and legal documents across business and internal functions.</li><li>Provide legal advice to stakeholders on contractual, commercial and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate action.</li><li>Independently manage litigation matters, including High Court, District Court and arbitration proceedings.</li><li>Coordinate with and manage external legal counsel on ongoing litigation and disputes.</li><li>Handle interactions and negotiations with regulators, public authorities, police officers, external counsel and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Support legal due diligence, compliance risk assessments and incident management.</li><li>Develop and implement risk-mitigation strategies in collaboration with business and functional teams.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders across Business, Finance, HR and leadership on legal and compliance matters.</li><li>Ensure legal requirements are appropriately interpreted and translated into practical business actions.<br><br></li></ul>Key Skills<br><br><ul><li>Commercial & Corporate Law</li><li>Contract Drafting & Negotiation</li><li>Litigation Management</li><li>High Court / District Court exposure</li><li>Arbitration</li><li>Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge</li><li>Legal Risk Assessment & Mitigation</li><li>Corporate Governance</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li><li>External Counsel Management</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication<br><br></li></ul>Candidate Requirements<br><br><ul><li>LLB from a reputed university.</li><li>8+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a fast-paced organisation.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience in drafting, vetting and negotiating contracts and agreements.</li><li>Experience handling corporate governance and compliance matters.</li><li>Ability to interpret legal provisions and apply them to practical business situations.</li><li>Strong communication, drafting and documentation skills.<br><br></li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile<br><br>Someone who is <strong>hands-on rather than purely advisory</strong>, with a combination of <strong>commercial legal + litigation + regulatory/compliance exposure</strong>. Experience in <strong>NBFC, fintech lending, supply-chain finance or broader BFSI</strong> would be relevant. The internal working draft specifically highlights the need to assess both commercial negotiation and hands-on litigation capability.

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