Corporate Legal Manager - Retail Banking

Purpose of the role: The role is responsible for safeguarding the bank’s legal interests across all operations by providing legal counsel, managing regulatory compliance, and overseeing litigation and contractual matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management & Documentation

· Vetting and Finalization of Agreements: Review, negotiate, and finalize vendor agreements in coordination with internal teams and external vendors to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk.

· Loan Documentation: Conduct periodic reviews of loan agreements and related documentation to protect the bank’s interests and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

· HR-related Legal Documentation: Draft and finalize agreements and legal documents related to HR functions and employee relations.

Legal Advisory & Compliance

· Product & Process Legal Review: Provide legal inputs on new products, services, and internal processes by interpreting applicable laws, regulations, and judicial precedents.

· Assets Division Support: Advise the business teams handling loans on legal aspects of proposals and structuring.

· Liability Division Support: Guide liability branches on account opening procedures, and handle notices from customers and authorities.

· Real Estate & Lease Advisory: Assist the infrastructure team with legal opinions on leased premises, finalize lease agreements, and manage disputes with landlords and regulatory authorities.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

· Handling Legal Proceedings: Represent the bank in civil and criminal proceedings, ensuring effective legal defense or prosecution as required.

· Labour Law Disputes: Manage disputes, complaints, and proceedings involving labor authorities and labor courts.

· Fraud-related Legal Action: Handle cases involving employee or customer frauds, including initiating criminal proceedings and supporting HR disciplinary action.

· Responding to Notices: Draft and manage replies and rejoinders to legal notices received from customers, authorities, or other parties.

· Regulatory Complaints: Address complaints filed by customers with regulators or other authorities, coordinating appropriate legal responses.

Liaison with Authorities & Law Enforcement

· Law Enforcement Interactions: Manage claims and notices from police and other law enforcement agencies (LEAs), including handling any related court proceedings.

Cross-functional Legal Support

· Internal Collaboration: Coordinate with all departments and branches to support them on legal matters, ensuring consistent legal guidance across the organization.

Desired Experience:

· Number of years of experience (10-15 Years )

· This job role demands strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial and banking regulations, effective communication, and the ability to handle high-stakes legal matters with professionalism and discretion.

· Languages (Tamil/Hindi/English)

· Computer/technical skills (Should be Advanced in using MS Office: Word, Excel, PPT (ability to analyze reports) and Excellent written & communication skills in English).

Qualifications:

· Graduation: Law Graduate

· Professional Qualifications: MBA from Top Business School

· Certifications (please specify):If any would be an added advantage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹2,297,733.46 - ₹5,008,491.43 per year

Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person