Legal Manager at HDFC Bank [PQE 1-3 Yrs]: Apply Now!

HDFC Bank is inviting online applications for the position of Legal Manager in Ludhiana, Punjab, for law graduates with 1–3 years of experience and knowledge of litigation, recovery laws, and banking-related legal processes.

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About HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank is India’s largest private sector bank, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to our customer base of over 92 million. Their extensive distribution network of 8,919 branches and 21,031 ATMs across 3,836 cities and towns as of August 2024, reaches every corner of the country, making them accessible to millions.

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About the Job

HDFC Bank is inviting applications for the position of Legal Manager in Ludhiana. The role involves managing litigation, monitoring legal cases, maintaining legal records, handling risk-related matters, and coordinating with legal vendors to ensure compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures.

Eligibility

Graduate degree in Law.
1–3 years of professional experience.
Exposure to banking or non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) is preferred.
Knowledge of banking products and processes.
Good communication skills in English and the local language.
Knowledge of current legal and recovery trends in the financial industry.
Understanding of recovery-related laws.
Familiarity with local court procedures.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Litigation Management

Ensure timely filing of legal cases in accordance with the bank’s policies.
Ensure representation in all court matters and prevent case dismissals due to default.
Issue statutory notices and reply notices within the prescribed turnaround time (TAT).

Data Management

Update legal case statuses in the legal module.
Maintain accurate management information system (MIS) records and activity reports, organised by stage and date.
Record recovery, cost, and sharing data in the prescribed format or legal module by the 10th of each month.

Risk Management

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Manage cases filed against the bank and its staff before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies and law enforcement agencies in a timely and effective manner.
Coordinate with internal staff to obtain information required for court proceedings.
Ensure appropriate defence of matters before courts, monitor developments, and keep the relevant function updated to reduce risk exposure.

Vendor Management

Review cases handled by legal vendors on a monthly basis.
Monitor developments and ensure bills for services rendered are submitted with supporting documents by the 10th of the following month.
Ensure allocated cases are properly represented and proceedings are handled appropriately.