Deputy Manager Litigation

Job Requirements

Job Purpose :

The incumbent will be part of the corporate legal team and will provide legal support to the internal stakeholders in their line of business.

Key Responsibilities :

The Incumbent will be required to partner with and support the local teams from various departments to understand the project requirements or risks, complete the contract review and / or draft, collaborate with the line of business and legal team, and participate in the negotiations, as required. The Incumbent will support review and negotiations from a commercial and legal perspective and engage internal subject matter experts, as needed, including, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Product development, HR.

• Contract drafting, review, and negotiations to help internal stakeholders close agreements as per the established company guidelines and turn around time (TAT).
• Conducting risk / gap analysis and preparation of deviation reports or memo to advise internal
• stakeholders on various issues and projects.
• Legal research on relevant regulations applicable to the auto industry
• Assist in preparing and maintaining legal databases for contracts and other legal documents.
• Assist in preparing and updating standard templates that may be used by business team to cover various business transactions
• Keep track of legal work handled at the business location and update the cross functions as and when required.
• Dispute management, early resolution, preventing escalations, managing litigation / arbitration
• Strategizing conflict management to ensure least risk / cost outcomes
• Lead and manage a team of legal officers Success metrics of the role Effective coordination with the cross functions Increasing complexity of contracts Balancing business interests and legal risks Constant prioritization.

Work Experience

Education :  LLB degree is a must.

Experience :