Details of the Organization

Credila Financial Services Limited (formerly known as HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited) is one of India’s largest education loan non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) offering education loans to Indian students. With an in-depth understanding of higher education in India and abroad, Credila provides tailor-made education loan solutions to help students pursue their academic goals. Since its inception, Credila has funded over 178,000 Indian students across 63 countries and 4,600 institutes.

Details of the Job/Internship

Credila Financial Services Limited is hiring a Regional Legal Officer with 5–7 years of experience to join their office in Mumbai. The role involves managing end-to-end litigation and legal recoveries on a PAN India level, assisting in documentation, drafting and vetting of legal documents, and handling all legal matters related to recovery and collections.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end litigation and legal recoveries on a PAN India level.
• Assist in documentation, drafting, and vetting of legal documents.
• Handle legal matters related to recovery and collections.
• Manage retail legal business including legal deviation across assigned locations.
• Lead the Legal and Recovery team.
• File civil and criminal complaints with due consultation with the Head of Department.
• Attend regular court hearings in various courts.
• Liaise with advocates and consultants.
• Vet and sign legal documents.
• Manage sending DPD, LRN, and Section 138 notices.
• Draft and file criminal complaints/FIRs.
• Draft agreements, contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Draft various legal documents, letters, and replies related to court actions.
• Maintain case status trackers and prepare MIS reports.
• Provide clarification on legal language and specifications.
• Handle exceptions related to property titles, missing documents, and title checks.
• Ensure annual monitoring, compliance, and RBI requirements pertaining to property and regulatory frameworks.

Eligibility

• LLB/LLM from a leading university in India.
• 5–7 years of experience.
• Sound knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Companies Act, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), SARFAESI Act, Transfer of Property Act, Consumer Laws, and laws related to mortgage lending.
• Knowledge of lending, mortgage, real estate, securitization, and charge creation.
• Hands-on experience in strategizing legal action on loan accounts and handling litigation under various laws.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Team player and motivator.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Application and Registration Details

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