Legal Manager

Job Summary

The Manager Legal will be responsible for handling the organization's civil and criminal litigation matters, providing legal advice to internal stakeholders, coordinating with external advocates, representing the company's legal interests, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role requires strong expertise in dispute resolution, litigation management, legal documentation, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Management

• Handle all civil and criminal litigation involving the organization.
• Coordinate with external advocates, legal consultants, and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare litigation strategy in consultation with senior management.
• Monitor court proceedings, maintain case status, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Review pleadings, written statements, affidavits, petitions, appeals, and other legal documents.
• Maintain complete records of ongoing and concluded legal cases.

Legal Advisory

• Provide legal opinions on business matters, contracts, employment issues, recovery matters, and operational risks.
• Advise management on legal implications of business decisions.
• Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Contract & Documentation

• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, notices, legal correspondence, MOUs, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Ensure legal documentation complies with applicable laws and company policies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable central and state laws.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and government departments whenever required.
• Monitor changes in legal and regulatory requirements affecting the organization.

Recovery & Dispute Resolution

• Handle recovery proceedings, legal notices, arbitration matters, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Represent the company's interests during dispute resolution processes.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with police authorities, government departments, regulatory bodies, courts, and external legal counsel.
• Support HR, Finance, Commercial, Operations, and other departments on legal matters.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare periodic MIS on legal cases and litigation status.
• Maintain legal records, court orders, judgments, and statutory documentation.
• Present updates to senior management on key legal matters.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) will be an added advantage.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council is preferred.

Experience

• 5 years 12 years of relevant experience in handling civil and criminal litigation.
• Experience in manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, metals, cement, or industrial organizations will be preferred.
• Proven experience in coordinating with external advocates and government authorities.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Civil Law, Criminal Law, and procedural laws.
• Sound understanding of litigation management and dispute resolution.
• Excellent drafting and legal documentation skills.
• Knowledge of arbitration, mediation, and recovery proceedings.
• Strong negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.