Executive - Leagal - Shared Service - Surat

Job Title : Legal Officer

Department : Legal

Location : Surat

Reporting To : Head - Legal / Concerned Department Head

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Officer to manage legal case-related activities, ensure timely filing and follow-up of matters, and support recovery of receivables stuck in legal proceedings. The role will coordinate closely with internal teams, advocates, customers, and court personnel to ensure timely documentation, case management, settlements, and legal MIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue notices to customers within the required timelines for legal cases.

• Track notices sent through RPAD and ensure timely follow-up for filing of cases.

• Coordinate with the Marketing and Logistics teams to obtain documents required for filing legal cases.

• Ensure all legal cases are filed within the prescribed timelines.

• Represent the company before the court, as required, and ensure timely presence for legal proceedings.

• Maintain accurate legal customer data and monitor collections/recoveries from customers under legal proceedings.

• Maintain professional and effective coordination with court team members.

• Ensure timely collection and tracking of summons and warrants from the court.

• Explore and facilitate settlement of matters before filing a case wherever possible.

• For cases already filed, explore opportunities for settlement outside the court, wherever feasible and beneficial to the company.

• Identify and analyse the key reasons/circumstances leading customers into legal proceedings.

• Prepare and submit Legal MIS on a monthly basis.

• Use strong negotiation skills to facilitate settlement and recovery of outstanding matters.

• Interact regularly with advocates and obtain timely updates on all ongoing legal cases.

• Maintain systematic and up-to-date records and data for all legal cases.

• Focus on proactive mechanisms to realise receivables that are stuck in legal proceedings.

  Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised institution.

• LLM or relevant additional legal qualification will be an advantage.

  Experience & Industry Background

• Relevant experience in legal case handling, documentation, court coordination, or recovery-related legal matters will be preferred.

• Experience in manufacturing, building materials, or a similar business environment will be an advantage.

  Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and settlement skills.

• Good communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.

• Strong documentation, data maintenance, and case tracking skills.

• Ability to manage multiple legal matters within defined timelines.

• Proactive approach towards legal recovery and receivable realisation.

• Professional relationship management with advocates, court personnel, customers, and internal stakeholders.

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