Litigation Manager

Replacement for Aaditya BA

JD would be as follows:

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Management:

• Monitor and manage all litigation cases (civil, criminal, consumer, labour, arbitration, etc.) in the zone.

• Prepare and review legal pleadings, affidavits, and other documents.

• Represent the company before courts and tribunals when required.

• Coordination with Stakeholders:

• Liaise with external counsels, law firms, and local advocates for case updates and strategies.

• Coordinate with internal departments (sales, operations, HR, etc.) to gather case facts, evidence, and documents.

• Case Tracking & Reporting:

• Maintain litigation trackers, MIS reports, and dashboards for management review.

• Analyse trends in litigations and suggest preventive legal measures.

• Compliance & Advisory:

• Ensure compliance with court directions, legal deadlines, and regulatory obligations.

• Provide legal advice to business functions on matters with litigation risk potential.

• Documentation & Risk Mitigation:

• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping related to all ongoing and potential litigations.

• Contribute to drafting SOPs and policies to mitigate litigation risks.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of civil, criminal, labour, and commercial laws
• Experience in court proceedings and legal drafting
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management across levels
• High attention to detail and time management
• Tech-savvy with exposure to litigation management tools (preferred)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Qualification: LLB / LLM from a recognized university
• Experience: with at least 35 years in a zonal or regional litigation management role
• Industry Preference: Banking / NBFC