Job Opportunity: Chief Manager (Legal) at Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited

Table of Contents

• Position Details
• Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Key Responsibilities
• Application Procedure
• Why Consider This Opportunity?

Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SFCL) has announced a high-profile recruitment drive for the position of Chief Manager (Legal). This is a unique leadership opportunity for experienced legal professionals to work at the forefront of India’s maritime infrastructure and financing landscape.

Position Details

• Post: Chief Manager (Legal)
• No. of Posts: 01 (One)
• Age Limit: 47 years (maximum)

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualifications:
  • A full-time regular Degree in Law (LL.B.) – 3 years, with first division or equivalent CGPA.
  • OR a 5-year integrated Law degree from a recognized university with first division or equivalent CGPA.
• Professional Experience:
  • At least 13 years of post-qualification executive experience.
  • If the applicant comes from a private organization, they must have a current CTC of ₹16 lakh per annum.
• Domain Expertise:
  • Experience in drafting, vetting, and executing legal documents related to project financing.
  • Legal due diligence of loan proposals, projects, promoters, contracts, property titles, and documents.
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate and commercial laws, especially relating to financial institutions.
  • Court experience: DRT (Debt Recovery Tribunal), Civil and Criminal Courts, NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), and arbitration proceedings.
  • Core competence in analyzing legal security packages in project financing scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to project funding and finance.
• Provide legal advice on loan proposals and overall project structuring.
• Conduct legal due diligence for promoters, assets, properties, and projects being financed.
• Manage litigation, represent SFCL in forums such as DRT, NCLT, arbitration, and other relevant courts/tribunals.
• Ensure compliance with corporate/commercial statutes relevant to financial institutions.
• Safeguard company interests by analyzing and advising on legal risk across all dealings.

Application Procedure

• Mode of Application: Offline
• How to Apply: Applicants must submit their application in the prescribed format.
• Where to Send: Senior Manager (Projects) Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited 1st Floor, Thapar House, Gate No. 2, 124, Janpath, New Delhi -110001
• Deadline: Applications must reach the above address on or before 04 August 2025.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work with a leading government-owned finance corporation dedicated to port-led development and infrastructure projects.
• Lead critical legal and compliance initiatives for high-value maritime and infrastructure projects.
• Influence the legal structuring of landmark transactions in India’s growing port and logistics sector.

If you possess the requisite qualifications, significant legal and project finance experience, and are ready to take on a pivotal legal leadership role in India’s infrastructure finance ecosystem, apply by 04 August 2025.

Official Notification: https://www.sdclindia.com/admin/images/documents/vancancydocument-RECRUITMENT%20ADVERTISEMENT%20-%2002-2025.pdf

Make sure to consult the official notification for the application format and additional instructions.