Details of the Organization

Shapoorji Pallonji Finance Private Limited (SPFPL) is a systemically important, non-deposit taking, Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) governed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Details of the Job/Internship

Shapoorji Pallonji Finance Private Limited is hiring for the position of Legal - Supply Chain Finance with 12+ years of experience to join their office in Mumbai. 

Role and Responsibilities

1. Documentation:

• Draft, negotiate and finalize financing documents and agreements as per requirements of internal teams and manage the contractual risk;
• Facilitate execution of financing documents.
• Extensive experience of Legal documentation required in Supply Chain Finance, Lending, NBFC and Working Capital.

2. Legal Research & Updates:

• Monitor case laws, statutory and regulatory updates having implications for the business of the organization and disseminate information within the organization;
• Provide timely legal support in terms of legal interpretation required to facilitate transactions;
• Provide strategic legal advice in terms of new and proposed legislation and its impact on the business and functioning of the organization.

3. Best practices:

• Assist in developing best practices with regard to applicable laws and guidelines to minimize unforeseen legal exposure for the organization and its executives;
• Assist in standardizing financing documents to enable faster turnaround time.
• Self-starter, self-motivated & with ability to have 360-Degree view of the legal aspects, right from documentation for Corporate/SME lending to legalities involved in recovery process.
• Ability to independently formulate legal documentation for Lending to corporate sector keeping in mind the best practices in legal prevailing in Corporate/SME Lending Business across the industry.

4. Timelines:

• Maintain adequacy and timelines in all legal matters assigned;
• Ensure timely closure of all legal documentation;
• Maintain TAT sheet and log for work done, meetings attended and outdoor duties.

5. Experience:

• Should have hands-on experience in Supply Chain Finance
• Should be well-versed in NBFC Guidelines and Corporate Laws.
• Experience of closely working with the Business / Credit Teams for the best possible legal process both at customer acquisition stage as well as recovery stage.
• Fair understanding of Balance Sheet & P and L is preferable.
• Must have in-depth knowledge & experience of all the latest developments in the Corporate Law space.

6.Basic Requirements - 

• Registered with the Bar Council of India.
• Good CLAT Ranking.
• Completed internships with reputed law firms / corporates.
• Moot Court Participation.
• Open to travel.

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification - Law graduate from reputed law college / University in India & Completed 5-year undergraduate law program.
• Experience – 12+ years.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.