Executive-Legal/ Deccan Herald/ Bangalore

Job Role / Designation: Legal Assistant

Qualification: Degree in Law (LLB)-3years or 5 years Course preferred

Location: Bangalore

Job description:

1. Compile, maintain and update a portfolio of all the legal cases/proceedings filed by/against the organisation.

2. Act as a point of contact between the Manager-Legal and the lawyers handling the cases on behalf of the Company. Briefing the lawyers and efficient coordination of all the cases on behalf of the organisation.

3. Strategise the litigations before various forums with the Manager-Legal and lawyers in order to minimise the legal risks and costs arising out of litigations on a case to case basis.

4. Representing or attending (as required) the litigations before various forums on behalf of the organisation along with the lawyers and ensure appropriate representation to avoid any potential lapses and follow-up the cases meticulously.

5. Independently assess each case and provide the Manager-Legal with an opinion on any potential risk/liability arising out of such litigation. Where an amicable settlement is possible, explore the chances of settlement in such cases and find the best way to have them either withdrawn or settled out of court.

6. Ensure adherence to and compliance of all the laws/rules/regulations/statutes applicable to the organisation for the time being in force and keep a track of any change/modification in such laws/regulations.

7. Assist the Manager-Legal in his duties and ensure the work delegated is completed in adherence to the instructions and brief given.

Required Candidate Specifications:

-Enrolled with the Bar Council

-Litigation experience (Trial and Appellate) preferred

-Well versed with employment laws and has the know-how of Industrial Disputes