Legal Counsel – Supply Chain Finance & Corporate Lending

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Financial Services / NBFC / Corporate Lending

Experience Level: upto 15 years

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team and lead legal operations across Supply Chain Finance, NBFC regulations, and Corporate/SME Lending. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in legal documentation, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal advisory, with a proactive approach to managing legal risks and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Documentation

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize financing documents and agreements in alignment with internal team requirements.
• Facilitate execution of financing documents and manage contractual risks.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in legal documentation related to Supply Chain Finance, Lending, NBFCs, and Working Capital.

2. Legal Research & Updates

• Monitor case laws, statutory and regulatory updates impacting the organization.
• Provide timely legal interpretations to support transactions.
• Offer strategic legal advice on new and proposed legislation affecting business operations.

3. Best Practices

• Develop and implement best practices to minimize legal exposure.
• Independently manage legal documentation for Corporate/SME lending.
• Provide legal insights across the lending lifecycle—from customer acquisition to recovery.

4. Timelines & Reporting

• Ensure timely closure of all legal documentation and assigned matters.
• Maintain TAT sheets and logs for work completed, meetings attended, and external engagements.

Experience & Expertise

• Hands-on experience in Supply Chain Finance and NBFC guidelines.
• Strong understanding of Corporate Laws and financial statements (Balance Sheet & P&L).
• Proven collaboration with Business and Credit Teams to optimize legal processes.

Required Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with organizational skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and multitask effectively.
• Willingness to travel across India for legal matters.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a forward-thinking team in a fast-paced financial environment.
• Opportunity to shape legal frameworks in a growing organization.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.