Legal Manager - NBFC

Legal Manager

About:

- Provide legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters related to lending and NBFC operations.

- Preparing drafts, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including loan documents, vendor/service contracts, NDAs, MoUs, and strategic partnerships.

- Oversee legal disputes, litigations, arbitration, and settlement processes. Engage external legal counsel as necessary and develop dispute resolution strategies.

- Ensure compliance with RBI guidelines, NBFC regulations, and relevant laws, including the Companies Act, Contract Act, Data Protection laws, etc.

- Support legal due diligence, documentation, and transaction execution related to equity fundraise, capital infusions, and investor onboarding.

- Liaise with external counsel, advisors, and investor legal teams during fundraising processes.

- Assist in drafting and reviewing shareholders' agreements, investment agreements, and corporate restructuring documents.

- Manage litigation and coordinate with external counsel for dispute resolution.

- Identify legal risks in business operations and develop strategies to mitigate them. Advise on legal risks and implications of new business models, marketing strategies, and digital platforms. Provide timely legal advice to facilitate smooth business functioning and decision-making.

- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure internal compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.

- Collaborate with the Company Secretary on corporate governance matters.

- Provide internal training on legal and compliance topics to relevant stakeholders.