Manager Legal

Job Purpose

To manage and coordinate corporate and litigation matters of the Bank by ensuring effective handling of contracts, addenda, documentation and court cases, liaison with external counsel, monitoring of legal proceedings, and safeguarding the Bank’s legal and financial interests through timely legal action and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Agreements Management and Documentation

i. Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements/addenda etc. Prepare and maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date register of all agreements reviewed and/or finalized, clearly reflecting their current status (e.g., under review, finalized, executed, pending signatures, or closed), along with key details such as parties involved, date of execution, validity period, and responsible department.

ii. Ensure that all ancillary matters relating to the agreements are properly documented and included in the record. This shall include, but not be limited to, legal opinions issued, internal and external correspondence, meeting minutes, negotiation notes, approvals, and any reporting data submitted to management or group functions.

iii. Compile and organize any additional relevant information pertaining to agreements, including amendments, addendums, renewals, terminations, compliance requirements, and risk observations, ensuring completeness and traceability of each agreement file.

iv. Maintain and provide properly labeled and systematically organized soft copies of all agreements and related documentation in a centralized repository, ensuring ease of access, version control, and audit readiness.

Mortgages / Legal Opinions

i. Review mortgage cases of various bank products and rendering internal legal opinions.

ii. Prepare a detailed and structured database of all mortgage cases, categorized product-wise, area-wise, and branch-wise. The database should include complete documentation for each case, such as title documents, valuation reports, legal opinions, approval notes, and any other supporting records.

iii. Ensure that all related correspondence, including email communications with internal stakeholders, external counsel, customers, and regulatory bodies, is properly archived and linked to the respective mortgage case files.

iv. Track and report the status of each mortgage case (e.g., initiated, under legal review, approved, registered, pending documentation, or closed), along with timelines, key milestones, and any outstanding issues or risks.

v. Maintain proper digital records of all legal opinions issued in mortgage matters, ensuring they are indexed, searchable, and cross-referenced with the relevant cases.

vi. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely updating of all mortgage-related data to support internal reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements

Account Openings

i. Review of high risk account opening document and rendering opinions/approvals in this regard.

ii. Prepare and maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date record of all account opening cases, including a detailed MIS categorized area-wise, region-wise, and branch-wise. The data should clearly reflect the status of each case (e.g., initiated, under review, approved, rejected, or pending), along with key details such as customer information, account type, date of application, and responsible processing unit.

iii. Ensure that all soft copies of account opening cases and supporting documentation (including KYC documents, approvals, and internal correspondence) are properly organized, indexed, and stored in a centralized repository for ease of access and audit purposes.

Litigation

1. Assist in managing civil, criminal, banking recovery, and regulatory litigation involving the Bank.
2. Coordinate with external counsel for filing, defending, and pursuing cases before courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities.
3. Prepare case briefs, summaries, and legal documentation for court proceedings.
4. Maintain and update litigation database / case management system.
5. Track hearing dates, court orders, and case progress.
6. Draft and review legal notices, replies, affidavits, written statements, and other litigation-related documents.
7. Liaise with Business, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other departments to obtain documents and factual inputs required for litigation matters.
8. Assist in legal recovery actions against defaulting customers including filing recovery suits, execution proceedings, and follow-up with counsel.
9. Coordinate with panel lawyers, follow up on case developments, and ensure timely filing of pleadings.
10. Attend court proceedings where required and provide updates to management.
11. Ensure proper record keeping of all litigation files and court documents.

Qualification

• LLB / LLM from a recognized university.

Experience

• 4–8 years of relevant corporate, contracts and litigation experience, preferably in banking, financial institutions, or corporate legal departments .
• Experience in handling civil, banking recovery, and regulatory matters will be preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Good written and spoken English
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of banking laws, civil procedure, and regulatory framework.
• Case management and documentation skills.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple cases simultaneously.