Assistant Legal Counsel

* Contract Management \& Documentation o Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and other legal documents. o Support business teams in structuring transactions and ensure contracts are legally compliant and risk mitigated. 2\. Advisory Support o Provide day\-to\-day legal advice to business units, operations, HR, risk, and compliance teams. o Interpret laws, regulations, and RBI guidelines applicable to banking products and services. 3\. Litigation \& Dispute Resolution o Assist in managing litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings involving the bank. o Coordinate with external counsel, prepare case briefs, and support in strategizing legal defense. 4\. Regulatory \& Compliance Support o Ensure compliance with banking laws, RBI directions, and other regulatory requirements. o Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on implications. 5\. Risk Mitigation \& Governance o Identify potential legal risks in business proposals and suggest mitigating measures. o Assist in drafting and implementing legal policies, processes, and standard templates. 6\. Stakeholder \& External Counsel Management o Liaise with regulators, law firms, and statutory authorities as required. o Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders by providing timely and business\-oriented legal solutions. Key Skills \& Competencies * Strong knowledge of banking and financial laws (Banking Regulation Act, RBI regulations, Companies Act, Contract Act, etc.). * Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. * Ability to handle multiple assignments under tight deadlines. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Problem\-solving mindset with focus on risk mitigation. SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE \& EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE Minimum Qualifications * LL.B. (mandatory), LL.M. preferred. **Experience** Years of Experience * 2–5 years of experience in a bank, NBFC, law firm, or corporate legal department (preferably with exposure to banking/financial services).