team lead litigation criminal & civil,property,&insurance

Job Description: Team Lead-Litigation (Criminal / Civil, Property & Insurance)

Position Title: Team Lead -Litigation
Number of Positions: 2

Position 1: Team Lead-Criminal Litigation

Position 2: Team Lead- Civil, Property & Insurance Litigation

Location: Thrissur, Kerala
Experience Required: 7-12 Years
Department: Legal & Recovery

Position Summary

We are seeking two experienced litigation professionals to lead and manage legal cases across Criminal Litigation and Civil, Property & Insurance Litigation. The role involves handling litigation strategy, coordinating with external advocates, ensuring timely legal actions, representing organisational interests before courts and regulatory authorities, and leading a team of legal professionals to achieve favourable outcomes.

Position 1: Team Lead-Criminal Litigation

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee criminal litigation matters across various jurisdictions.
  
• Coordinate with police authorities, investigative agencies, and external counsels.
  
• Draft and review complaints, criminal petitions, affidavits, replies, and legal notices.
  
• Monitor ongoing criminal proceedings and ensure timely court appearances.
  
• Advise management on criminal law implications and risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Liaise with law enforcement authorities for case follow-up and investigations.
  
• Develop litigation strategies to protect the organisation's interests.
  
• Maintain accurate records of criminal cases and legal proceedings.
  
• Lead and mentor junior legal professionals handling criminal matters.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB from a recognised university.
  
• Enrolment with the Bar Council of India.
  
• 7“12 years of post-qualification experience in Criminal Litigation.
  
• Experience in handling criminal complaints, recovery matters, fraud cases, and prosecution proceedings.
  

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Criminal Law, CrPC, IPC/BNS and related statutes.
  
• Court appearance and advocacy skills.
  
• Drafting and legal research expertise.
  
• Stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
  
• Leadership and team management skills.
  

Position 2: Team Lead Civil, Property & Insurance Litigation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil, property, insurance, and recovery-related litigation matters.
  
• Manage disputes related to land, title verification, mortgages, property ownership, tenancy, and contractual matters.
  
• Handle insurance claim disputes, policy interpretation, and litigation management.
  
• Coordinate with external advocates, surveyors, and legal consultants.
  
• Draft and review pleadings, written statements, appeals, legal notices, and settlement agreements.
  
• Conduct due diligence for property-related transactions and legal documentation.
  
• Provide legal opinions on property and insurance matters.
  
• Monitor court cases and ensure compliance with legal timelines.
  
• Develop effective litigation and settlement strategies.