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GM Ligitation| 18+ years | Kolkata | Infrastructure

15-18 Years
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Job Description

  • Candidates with 17 + years of experience to apply
  • Candidates with Litigation experience at group level to apply

Job Description

Job Summary

Lead enterprise-wide litigation strategy, manage critical disputes and external counsel, and proactively mitigate legal risk through strategic advisory and early resolution frameworks.Key ResponsibilitiesLitigation Strategy & Management

Develop and execute comprehensive litigation strategy across Group companies

Handle high-stakes commercial disputes, arbitrations, regulatory proceedings, and appellate matters

Directly manage critical cases before Supreme Court, High Courts, Tribunals (NCLT, NCLAT, APTEL, SAT), and other quasi-judicial bodies

Oversee consumer disputes, labour and employment litigation, and contractual claimsExternal Counsel Management

Coordinate and supervise external law firms and senior counsel

Negotiate fee arrangements and monitor legal spend

Ensure quality and timely delivery from external advisorsRisk Mitigation & Advisory

Provide strategic advice to business units on litigation risk and dispute avoidance

Review contracts and transactions from a dispute's perspective

Develop early case assessment frameworks and settlement strategies

The Successful Applicant

A successful GM Litigation should have:

  • A law degree from a recognized university.
  1. Minimum 15 to 18 years of post-qualification experience in litigation
  2. Around 10 years with a reputed law firm handling commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters
  3. Around 5 years in a corporate legal department managing litigation independently
  4. Must have Handled large litigation and appeared before High Courts and Supreme Court, tribunals, and arbitral forums



Preferred Background

  1. Exposure to sectors such as power & energy, large Indian conglomerate
  2. Experience with public interest litigation, and regulatory investigations
  3. Track record of managing large dispute portfolios and coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package and benefits.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading organization .
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment in Kolkata.



This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to contribute to a major player in the food-FMCG sector. If you meet the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to apply

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About Company

Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds&#x3B; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.

Job ID: 144606515