Assistant Vice President - Legal - Banking/NBFC/Financial Services

LLB/LLM Experience:

7-8+ years PQE in Banking/NBFC/Financial Services, with strong experience in Supply Chain Finance, co-lending, and bilateral loan documentation, supported by robust drafting and negotiation skills, deep familiarity with lending products, and a solid understanding of applicable laws and RBI regulations.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Hands-on experience in Supply Chain Finance documentation, Co-lending structures and agreements.
• Bilateral loan and security documentation.
• Review of Business Correspondent (BC) agreements and DSA agreements.
• Strong command over relevant laws, including relevant provisions of: Companies Act, Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, Transfer of Property Act, principles of Hypothecation, IBC, SARFAESI.
• Good understanding of RBI Master Directions applicable for NBFCs, Outsourcing guidelines and co-lending guidelines.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and detail orientation; tech-friendly mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate:
• 1. Business Correspondent (BC) agreements, DSA agreements, and related onboarding documentation.
• 2. Facility agreements (secured/unsecured).
• 3. Co-lending agreements and SLAs.
• 4. Hypothecation deeds, guarantees, DPNs, NDAs.
• 5. Corporate authorizations, resolutions, and ancillary documents.

• Review constitutional documents and authorizations for lending transactions.
• Conduct legal research and track regulatory updates impacting NBFC operations.
• Liaise with external counsel, law firms, and consultants for transaction/legal support.
• Assist in maintaining documentation systems and records.