Litigation Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead litigation and dispute resolution activities, including managing court cases, drafting pleadings, supervising external counsel, and coordinating internal legal strategy.
• Evaluate legal risks associated with operational issues in digital SME lending and services, providing proactive advice to business units.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of contracts including service agreements, SaaS agreements, partner/vendor MoUs, NDAs, and terms and conditions for digital products.
• Conduct due diligence on partners, vendors, and digital platform integrations to mitigate risks.
• Provide legal counsel ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as RBI guidelines, data privacy laws, and consumer protection statutes.
• Liaise effectively with regulators, courts, and external legal advisors on ongoing legal matters.
• Monitor litigation trends and regulatory changes, incorporating insights into company policies and processes.
• Develop and deliver legal training and awareness programs for business and product teams.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) required; LLM or relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in litigation and contract management, ideally within NBFC or financial services sectors.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to advise senior management confidently.
• Experience in digital lending or SME finance is highly desirable.
• Exceptional drafting skills and strong attention to detail.