Job Description for Candidate in the Legal Team (PQE of 3-5 years):

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical litigation professional to manage legal disputes, support court proceedings, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, handling case files and representing or support representation before courts tribunals and regulatory authorities.

1. Draft and review pleadings, notices, affidavits, replies, written statements, contracts, and legal correspondence.

2. Adept with legal research on all relevant laws and regulations, including case law search.

3. Manage litigation matters across civil, commercial, corporate, labour, arbitration or regulatory forums. Coordinate with external counsels, advocates and law firms for case strategy and updates.

4. Maintain and organize litigation records, case files, and legal databases.

5. Support settlement discussions, mediation, and dispute resolution processes.

6. Advisory legal support to Business team for the various business functions- would be good to have knowledge of the pharma related laws and regulations as well as e-commerce laws and regulations.

7. Legal and regulatory compliance pertaining to Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules, Payments law, Fintech, Company law, Data Privacy, e-commerce related laws and regulations etc., Consumer Protection act and rules, Legal Metrology Act and rules, Contract Act, etc. and advise various teams and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

8. Support settlement discussions, mediation and dispute resolution processes.

9. Monitor legal developments and provide updates impacting the organization.

Skills Required:

1. Qualified LLB having excellent written and verbal communication in English;

2. Experience in litigation or dispute resolution with a strong understanding of court procedures and legal drafting.

3. Exceptional leadership, mentoring skills;

4. Working Knowledge of the above-mentioned applicable laws, rules and regulations;

5. High attention to detail;

6. Strong negotiation skills;

7. Ability to work in high pressure situations (on a need basis).

Assistant Manager - Legal (Litigation and Compliance)