Vastu Finserv invites applications for Assistant Legal Manager roles in multiple locations.
About the Organisation
Vastu Finserv India Pvt. Ltd. is a financial services company engaged in providing structured lending solutions across retail and institutional segments in India. The organisation operates within regulated financial frameworks and supports borrowers through housing finance and related credit facilities designed to improve access to capital in underserved markets.
Legal teams within financial services companies play a critical role in managing litigation strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting recovery proceedings under statutory frameworks such as SARFAESI and arbitration mechanisms. Professionals working in such environments gain exposure to high-volume litigation management, compliance monitoring, and documentation workflows connected with secured lending operations.
Roles within legal departments of financial institutions are particularly valuable for lawyers interested in banking law, financial regulation, recovery litigation, and compliance advisory practice.
About the Opportunity
Vastu Finserv India Pvt. Ltd. is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Legal Manager across multiple locations including Nagpur, Pune, and Ratlam. The role is designed for legal professionals with experience in litigation handling and regulatory compliance within financial services environments.
Selected candidates will oversee legal matters related to recovery proceedings, arbitration processes, and compliance obligations applicable to lending operations. The position involves managing litigation workflows, coordinating documentation processes, and ensuring adherence to statutory frameworks governing financial institutions.
This opportunity is particularly suitable for lawyers seeking to build specialised expertise in financial litigation and regulatory compliance practice.
Nature of Work and Responsibilities
Assistant Legal Managers selected for this role will supervise legal matters across assigned operational locations and coordinate litigation strategy related to recovery proceedings and borrower disputes. Responsibilities include handling cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, arbitration proceedings, and enforcement actions under the SARFAESI Act.
The role also involves ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and supporting documentation processes connected with institutional legal obligations. Candidates will manage case tracking systems, coordinate with external counsel where required, and oversee preparation of legal documentation related to recovery and enforcement actions.
Participants will further engage with matters governed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita where applicable in criminal and procedural contexts. Exposure to multi-forum litigation workflows helps strengthen professional competence in financial sector legal operations.
Such responsibilities contribute to building strong expertise in recovery litigation and compliance management within regulated lending environments.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to candidates meeting the following requirements:
Minimum three years of relevant legal experience
Prior exposure to legal functions within the financial services sector preferred
Strong understanding of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
Working knowledge of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act
Familiarity with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Practical experience with SARFAESI Act proceedings
Ability to manage documentation and litigation workflows independently
Candidates with prior experience handling recovery litigation or secured lending disputes will be particularly well suited for this role.
Skills Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Professionals selected for this position will gain structured exposure to legal operations within a financial services institution handling recovery and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions. The role strengthens expertise in statutory enforcement mechanisms such as SARFAESI proceedings and cheque dishonour litigation under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Exposure to arbitration workflows and criminal procedural frameworks further enhances litigation management capabilities. Candidates will also develop experience in coordinating with operational teams and external counsel while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to lending institutions.
This opportunity is particularly beneficial for lawyers planning long-term careers in banking law, financial regulation, secured lending recovery practice, or institutional compliance advisory roles.
Duration Mode Location and Remuneration
These are full-time professional roles based at the following locations:
Nagpur
Pune
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh)
Candidates must be willing to manage legal matters across assigned regional operations.
Remuneration details have not been publicly specified and will be offered as per organisational standards and experience level.
Important Dates
No specific application deadline has been announced. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is particularly suitable for:
Lawyers with experience in financial services litigation
Candidates handling recovery and enforcement proceedings
Professionals familiar with SARFAESI and arbitration workflows
Advocates managing cheque dishonour litigation matters
Legal professionals seeking institutional compliance roles
Lawyers planning careers in banking and finance law practice
Application Procedure
Mail to apply: akshat.jain@vastuhfc.com
