Head Legal

Legal Counsel Supply Chain Finance & Corporate Lending

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Financial Services / NBFC / Corporate Lending

Experience: up to 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.