BIJITH KUMAR P K
Chief Manager - Legal
THRISSUR
Summary
A result oriented and versatile legal professional with 7 years of experience of comprehensive experience across Litigation, Arbitration, Advisory, Recovery and corporate legal functions. Currently serving as Chief Manager - Legal at ICICI Bank Ltd, handling high-stakes litigation including DRT/DRAT, DCDRC/SCDRC, High Courts, NCLT/NCLAT. My role has been a dynamic mix of litigation strategy, legal advisory, documentation, and recovery support, with a consistent focus on safeguarding the Bank's interests while enabling smooth business operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8056
8056
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Manager - Legal
ICICI Bank Ltd
Chennai
04.2023 - Current
- Handled and monitored a broad litigation portfolio including Consumer Forum matters, High Court writs, DRT/DRAT recovery cases, and criminal complaints, especially those filed against senior bank officials.
- Worked closely with credit and recovery teams to find legally sound and commercially viable solutions.
- Drafting MoU's, legal notices, vetting of responses to govt agencies, statutory bodies, loan documentation, and addressing operational issues flagged by branches.
- Provided legal opinions on mortgage enforceability, security creation, documentation gaps, and title issues.
- Advised on diverse legal issues across retail banking, collections, foreclosure, and operational compliances.
Senior Manager - Legal
ICICI Bank Ltd
West Bengal And North East
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Facilitated vetting and execution of compromise proposals, OTS schemes, and structured settlements, ensuring compliance with RBI and internal norms.
- Liaised regularly with zonal and cluster heads on operational legal matters, offering real-time advisory support on account documentation, cheque bounce cases, and wrongful debit claims.
- Mentored junior legal officers, and coordinated with recovery, operations, and credit teams to enhance legal process awareness.
Associate Lawyer
Tuli & Co.
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Attended Court proceedings and represented firms clients at various Courts and Tribunals across the Indian peninsula.
- Prepared the first draft of contracts and settlement agreements.
- Prepared statement of Claims and Defences for Arbitration matters.
- Prepared concise case briefs and counsel notes for senior counsels.
- Briefed the Senior Counsels and counsels for the hearings.
- Conducted legal research for the ongoing matters in the Court.
- Prepared preliminary draft of the affidavits and interim applications.
- Prepared legal advice to the clients on various Insurance claims.
Intern
Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked on scrutiny of complaints received by the MSHRC.
- Inspected various Government institutions such as observation homes, Prisons, Shelter homes, and other institutions and filed Comprehensive reports to the commission.
- Prepared a comprehensive human rights module including all the International /Domestic Laws, Conventions and treaties.
- Prepared structured reports on working and Implementation of the ICDS scheme in Govandi/ Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai.
- Further submitted reports on the rights of the Sex workers of Kamathipura, the health and hygiene of people in Govandi/ Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai.
Associate Lawyer
NKU & Associates
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Attended Court proceedings and represented clients at various Courts and Tribunals across the state of Kerala.
- Initial case assessment and Investigation before the filling.
- Prepared preliminary draft of the affidavits and applications.
- Drafted interim applications, affidavits, pleadings and counters.
- Practiced Civil, Criminal, Labour laws and Consumer rights cases.
- Performed Proof-Reading of legal documents.
Intern
Oasis Counsel & Advisory Private Limited
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared preliminary draft of the affidavits and interim applications.
- Performed Proof-Reading of legal documents.
- Conducted legal research for the ongoing matters in the Court.
- Attended Court proceedings along with the associates of the Firm.
Education
10th Standard -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Thrissur05.2009
12th Standard -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Thrissur05.2011
BA LLB -
National University of Advanced Legal Studies
Kochi05.2016
LLM -
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai05.2019
Skills
- Effective communication
- Responsive to new challenges
- Prioritization and scheduling
Extra-Curricular Activities
Served as the Sports Secretary of NUALS, Kochi (2014-2015) Student member of the NUALS General Council (2013 -2014) Captain of the School football team, won KVS Coimbatore cluster and Runner-up Chennai region (2010-2011) Member of the Chennai region football team which participated in KVS Nationals Sports Meet (2011) Member of the organising committee - Model United Nations, NUALS Kochi (2015) Member of core committee - NAALAM, Arts and Sports Fest, NUALS, Kochi (2012)
Interests
Playing outdoor games
Reading
Cycling
Watching movies
Listening to music
Positions Of Responsibility
- Participated in the B Krishna memorial international IPR moot court competition, Symbiosis Law School (2014)
- Secured Individual championship in athletics, sports and games, NUALS (2012 and 2013)
- Secured individual championship in athletics, KVS Thrissur (2009 and 2011)
- Secured silver medal for Chess at 'Spiritus' - All India law school sports and games meet, NLSIU Bengaluru (2012)
- Attended workshop on Emotional Intelligence conducted by Dr. Shamim Modi, TISS Mumbai (2019)
- Attended workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility conducted by National CSR Hub, TISS Mumbai
Timeline
Chief Manager - Legal
ICICI Bank Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Senior Manager - Legal
ICICI Bank Ltd
12.2021 - 03.2023
Associate Lawyer
Tuli & Co.
07.2019 - 11.2021
Intern
Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission
01.2018 - 01.2019
Associate Lawyer
NKU & Associates
10.2016 - 05.2018
Intern
Oasis Counsel & Advisory Private Limited
12.2015 - 01.2016
10th Standard -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
12th Standard -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
BA LLB -
National University of Advanced Legal Studies
LLM -
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
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