Senior Legal Counsel - Recovery & Arbitration

Role : Senior Legal Counsel - Recovery & Arbitration
Qualification : LLB 
Experience : 5 to 8 years 
Location : Bangalore
Job Description : 
1. Legal Recovery & Litigation Management

- Lead and supervise all legal recovery actions including Section 138 cases, Arbitration, SARFAESI (if applicable), Civil Suits, Criminal Complaints, and Lok Adalat matters.

- Strategically plan legal actions to maximize recovery from delinquent and NPA accounts.

- Ensure effective litigation management by coordinating with external lawyers, law firms, and recovery agents.

- Review and approve case filings, notices, and legal documentation across regions.

- Monitor progress of legal cases and ensure timely closure with favourable outcomes.

2. Arbitration & Pre-Litigation

- Drive arbitration processes nationally for overdue and NPA accounts.

- Ensure adherence to Arbitration & Conciliation Act requirements and internal policies.

- Oversee the issuance of demand notices, appointment of arbitrators, and award execution.

3. Lawyer & Vendor Management

- Identify, empanel, and monitor external legal counsels, recovery agents, and agencies.

- Conduct periodic performance reviews of legal vendors.

- Negotiate fee structures and ensure cost-effective legal operations.

4. Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure all legal processes are compliant with RBI guidelines, NBFC norms, and internal credit/collections policy.

- Vet and review legal documents including loan agreements, notices, pleadings, and affidavits.

- Maintain proper records of legal files, case statuses, and MIS.