SUSHANT PATIL
Pune
Summary
A result driven and skilled legal counsel with proven track record of strategic legal advice and guidance to organisation. Experienced in analyzing complex legal issues. Developing practical solutions and mitigating legal risk with communication and interpersonal skill to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, provide counsel to senior management and build strong client relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Manager - ROM
Credit Saison India
Pune
08.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end legal vetting of loan files (DSA & Direct cases) ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Conducted title search and property due diligence, including scrutiny of sale deeds, chain documents, NOCs, and approvals.
- Coordinated with empanelled advocates for legal opinions, clarifications, and timely report closures.
- Led legal training sessions for Sales, Credit, and Operations teams to enhance understanding of documentation and risk mitigation.
- Reviewed and approved legal reports and vetting in internal systems based on legal & credit approvals.
- Monitored and maintained daily MIS of legal cases, ensuring timely closure and tracking of pending files.
- Advised business teams on risk assessment and legal structuring of cases, especially for complex or exception scenarios.
- Ensured compliance with organisation regulations, internal audit requirements, and policy frameworks
- Assisted in empanelment of lawyers, including evaluation, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
- Handled legal queries and issue resolution from internal stakeholders across regions.
Legal counsel (In house)
Aavas Financiers ltd
Pune
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Review, draft and negotiate a contract, agreement, deeds and legal documents
- Preparing legal report on relevant legal documents on case to case basis
- Conducting legal training to internal department stakeholders and external legal counsels on legal polices and procedural
- Managing and maintaining legal documentation in legal software application
- Identify legal risks and implement measures to mitigate them
- Conducting legal due diligence on potential business transactions
- Develop and implement Compliance polices and procedures, liase with regulatory bodies and authorities to address Compliances related matters
- Interpret and explain legal provisions, implications and risks to informed decisions making.
Legal Intern
JYP law firm
kolhapur
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Attending court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memorandum and correspondence
- Sorted legal documents, filling and case materials in clear orderly system's
- Manage case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed
- Participation in client consultation, helping to address their concerns and provide valuable information regarding their cases
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliances with relevant laws.
Education
Advance Diploma in Financial Services and Legislation -
NALSAR University of Law
Hyderabad07.2024
LLB -
Ferguson Law College
Pune06.2021
BBA -
Bharti Vidyapeeth University
Pune06.2017
Skills
- Business risk analysis
- Legal Research
- Client representation
- Drafting and Vetting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Advisory
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Analysis
License
- Bar council of maharashtra & goa - enrolled on 15 Feb 23
- Bar Counsel of india
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Timeline
Legal Manager - ROM
Credit Saison India
08.2025 - Current
Legal counsel (In house)
Aavas Financiers ltd
01.2023 - 07.2025
Legal Intern
JYP law firm
01.2020 - 12.2022
Advance Diploma in Financial Services and Legislation -
NALSAR University of Law
LLB -
Ferguson Law College
BBA -
Bharti Vidyapeeth University