Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd. is a small finance bank. The recruitment opportunity is for its centralised litigation management function based in Ahmedabad.
Post Details: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Manager with substantial hands-on experience in managing high-volume litigation portfolios, particularly matters under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and Section 25 of the PASA Act. The role focuses on litigation strategy, trial monitoring, external advocate supervision, and recovery-oriented case management.
Managing high-volume litigation portfolios involving Section 138 of the NI Act and Section 25 of the PASA Act.
Monitoring trial proceedings, including examination-in-chief, cross-examination, evidence, arguments, and final disposal.
Briefing, supervising, and monitoring external advocates handling cases on behalf of the organisation.
Strategising cross-examinations, reviewing evidence, and ensuring effective trial conduct.
Monitoring summons issuance and service, as well as BW/NBW issuance and execution.
Managing bulk complaint filing, documentation, legal scrutiny, and procedural compliance.
Tracking case progress across multiple courts and ensuring timely follow-ups.
Developing litigation strategies to improve case disposal and recovery outcomes.
Maintaining litigation MIS, court-wise data, case ageing, hearing updates, and disposal records.
Substantial hands-on experience managing high-volume Section 138 NI Act and Section 25 PASA Act litigation portfolios.
Experience from an organisational or in-house legal perspective.
Strong understanding of trial proceedings and litigation management.
Experience supervising external advocates and handling large volumes of cases.
Mere exposure to documentation, filing, or MIS monitoring will not be sufficient.
Mandatory Litigation Experience Data: Applicants must provide separate statistics for Section 138 NI Act and Section 25 PASA Act matters, covering:
Total cases handled.
Cases filed/initiated.
Cross-examinations handled.
Bailable warrants (BW) issued and served/executed.
Non-bailable warrants (NBW) issued and served/executed.
Cases disposed of.
Favourable orders obtained.
Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated profiles along with the mandatory litigation statistics through a direct message (DM) to the recruiter, Subhash Khairnar-Patil, on LinkedIn.
Important Note: This opportunity is exclusively for professionals with substantial experience in high-volume Section 138 NI Act and Section 25 PASA Act litigation. No calls are permitted.