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About the Role
The Senior/ Legal Counsel– Retail Banking Legal will be responsible for overseeing legal operations within the Retail Banking division, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. Based in Mumbai, this role is part of the Corporate Services function and plays a critical role in managing legal documentation, supporting litigation and investigations, and facilitating the closure of banking transactions. The role demands a proactive legal skilled who can contribute to operational efficiency and risk mitigation across the business.

Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Implement departmental policies, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent and controlled legal operations.
Draft and manage legal documentation including letters, meeting minutes, memos, charts, tables, and graphs to support litigation and investigation activities.
Provide effective legal support to internal client groups to facilitate timely closure of transactions.




Execute day-to-day legal operations in compliance with established standards and procedures.
Monitor and manage legal costs within the approved budget.
Maintain and develop legal MIS by documenting legal interventions and defended matters.
Assist in the development and periodic updating of legal manuals and procedures relevant to the Retail Banking group.
Conduct research on legal records and precedents to ensure timely availability of relevant data.
Stay updated on legislative changes and developments in the legal and banking sectors, and communicate key updates to senior team members.
Ensure proper storage and easy retrieval of all legal documents.
Secondary Responsibilities
Regularly review legal journals and court circulars to identify and share relevant updates with senior colleagues.
Recommend process and policy improvements across the Banking business to enhance operational efficiency and customer service quality.
Stay informed about global legal trends and c

📌 Legal Counsel (Mumbai)
🏢 IDFC FIRST Bank
📍 Mumbai