Senior Legal Manager – LAP & Commercial Vehicle Business
Location : Chembur Head Office – Mumbai
Department : Legal & Compliance
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Manager to lead non-litigation legal functions for our Loan Against Property (LAP) and Commercial Vehicle (CV) businesses. The role involves managing documentation, property due diligence, mortgage creation, compliance, and coordination with external counsel to ensure all lending operations are legally sound and compliant with regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and standardize loan and security documentation across LAP & CV products.
- Oversee title verification, legal opinions, and valid mortgage creation across States.
- Manage empanelled advocates and legal vendors, ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
- Liaise with external lawyers on litigation, arbitration, and enforcement matters; assist in strategy, settlements, and monitoring.
- Draft and issue legal notices, police complaints, representations, and other legal correspondence.
- Support audit and compliance requirements and resolve legal queries from internal / external auditors.
- Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals while collaborating with Credit, Operations, and Risk functions.
Skills & Experience
Qualification : LLB (mandatory); LLM preferred. Must be registered with the State Bar Council.Experience : 8+ years total; minimum 5 years in corporate legal roles within NBFCs.Strong command over property & mortgage laws , and NBFC regulatory compliance.Proven ability in team leadership , vendor management , and cross-functional coordination .Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.Why Join Us
An opportunity to work at the strategic center of a growing NBFC, leading the legal framework for secured lending portfolios and driving compliance, governance, and operational excellence across the business.
Skills Required
Llb, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Llm