Assistant Manager - Legal

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager - Legal at Godrej Agrovet Limited plays a pivotal role in overseeing litigation management, legal drafting, and risk mitigation within the corporate sector. This position is responsible for leading legal teams, developing litigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role demands expertise in handling a variety of legal matters, including civil, criminal, arbitration, and trade-marks. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's legal objectives by managing multiple cases, conducting legal research, and advising stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for orchestrating litigation processes from inception through resolution, including civil, criminal, arbitration, and trade-marks matters.
• Play a key role in shaping legal drafting by crafting clear and compelling documents such as contracts, agreements, opinions, and policies.
• Help drive innovation in litigation strategy development by assessing legal risks and advising stakeholders on potential outcomes and mitigation measures.
• Take ownership of leading and mentoring legal teams to optimise performance and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Deliver high-quality negotiation and advocacy by resolving disputes and achieving settlements in favour of the company or organisation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement compliance programmes, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Lead efforts to oversee multiple litigation cases, managing budgets, timelines, and external counsel.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support litigation strategies and legal opinions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) is required.

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in litigation management, including civil, criminal, arbitration, and trade-marks matters.
• Proficiency in legal drafting, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and policies.
• Strong skills in negotiation and advocacy, with a proven track record in resolving disputes and achieving settlements.
• Experience in leading and mentoring legal teams within a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with case management software and document management systems.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the corporate sector is required.

Requirements

• 5-7 years in Corporate Sector.

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