Zonal Legal Manager-Loan Against Property (LAP)-Legal

Zonal Legal Manager –Support Services, Retail

Grade: M6

Location: Mumbai 

Experience: Minimum 15 years

Age: within 36 -38 years

Qualification: LLB from reputed law school (5 years BALLB Candidates shall be preferred) 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Comprehensive Legal Portfolio Management: Oversee and manage the legal aspects across all products offered by KMPL. 

2. Litigation Management: Handle a diverse range of litigation under civil, criminal, and commercial law, ensuring effective representation and resolution on behalf of the organization.

3. Drafting and Representation: Prepare articulate and legally sound responses while representing the company in various legal proceedings, ensuring compliance and protection of the company’s interests. 

4. SARFAESI Act Expertise: Demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the SARFAESI Act, 2002, including independent handling of related actions and proceedings. 

5. Specialized Litigation Handling: Manage complex cases pertaining to mortgage fraud, criminal matters, and other legal intricacies, fostering effective communication and collaboration with relevant authorities. 

6. Leadership and Team Management: Exhibit strong leadership qualities to effectively lead and manage a team of 12-15 legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture. 

7. Coordination and Support: Collaborate closely with the collections and recovery team, providing legal insights and support to facilitate efficient recovery processes across multiple products and portfolios. 

8. System Knowledge: Possess a strong understanding of NBFC systems and processes, leveraging technological tools and resources to streamline legal operations and enhance efficiency. 

9. Business Legal: Good to have decent understanding of Mortgage underwriting and due diligence process.

Desired Candidate Profile: 

• Graduate with relevant Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of comprehensive experience in legal management, with a strong focus on recovery and litigation handling within the banking/ Financial sector. 

• Multi-Product Management: Demonstrated experience in managing legal aspects across multiple products and portfolios, showcasing versatility and adaptability in handling diverse legal challenges. 

• System Proficiency: Proficient in utilizing banking systems and technological tools to enhance legal operations and streamline processes, ensuring effective management and coordination. 

• Collaborative Approach: Proven ability to work closely with collections and recovery teams, fostering collaboration and synergy to achieve common goals and objectives. 

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, enabling effective decision-making 

• Excellent Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate legal concepts clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing. 

Note: This role demands a dynamic individual with a proven track record in legal management within the financial industry, particularly in the realm of recovery and multi-product portfolio management