MAS Financial Services - Legal Manager - LLM

Job Title: Legal Manager Non-Litigation

Job Summary: Responsible for managing all non-litigation legal matters related to Loan Against Property (LAP), Small Business Loans (SBL), and Home Loans (HL) across Maharashtra. The role includes title verification, document vetting, legal risk mitigation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external legal firms.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct title due diligence, property document verification, and issue legal reports for LAP, HL, and SBL.

- Ensure legal compliance in documentation before disbursement.

- Draft, review, and vet loan agreements, undertakings, and property-related documents.

- Coordinate with empaneled advocates for legal opinions and property search reports.

- Address and resolve legal queries raised by credit, sales, or operations teams.

- Maintain MIS for legal reports and ensure TAT compliance.

- Support audit and internal review related to legal documentation.

- Assist in creation and periodic review of standard legal templates and checklists.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education: LLM or equivalent legal degree

Experience: 5-7 years in non-litigation legal roles in BFSI/NBFC

- Strong knowledge of property laws, SARFAESI, RERA, and local land regulations in Maharashtra.

- Excellent drafting and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver within TAT.