Job Title : Associate Manager - Legal
Role Overview :
We are seeking a seasoned in-house lawyer with 6-8 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation, disputes management as well as managing IPRs in India and Internationally.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage civil and criminal litigation matters including coordinating with external counsels
- Draft, review and negotiate legal documents
- Provide legal advice and support to various internal departments on dispute strategy, compliance and risk management
- Support external lawyers for matters before courts, tribunals and regulatory bodies and in arbitrations.
- Monitor timelines and ensure compliance with procedural requirements related to litigation and dispute resolution
- Maintain accurate case records, legal opinions and outcomes
- Stay updated with relevant legislative changes that impact litigation and compliance
Skills & Qualification :
Approx 6-8 years of experience working in litigation / disputes management roles. Prior experience working in-house and liaising with business stakeholders. Candidate should have worked in house for atleast 2-3 years and a couple of years in a law firm / advocate / solicitor’s office.LLB degree from recognized law school.Proven track record of managing both civil and criminal litigation matters in a corporate and legal settingExperience managing disputes and Ip in a tight and controlled budget.Strong knowledge of civil and criminal litigation processes and proceduresExperience in handling litigation, coordination with external law firmsExcellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills for legal documents and stakeholder managementAbility to interpret laws, precedents and legal proceduresUnderstanding of corporate compliance, regulatory requirements and risk management frameworkExcellent organizational skills to manage multiple ongoing litigation matters and deadlines.Proficiency in managing legal technology tools and documentation.Experience working on provakil tool would be good to have.