Manager-Legal

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Handling litigations, drafting legal notices, replying to legal notices issued on behalf of claimants, clients, vendors etc.
• Reviewing complaints filed under Consumer Protection Act and advising on legal strategy to be adopted for effective defense of the matter.
• Coordinate with external advocates, insurance companies and various branch offices of the company and ensure representation is made on behalf of the company before the concerned consumer disputes forum on scheduled dates of hearing.
• Maintain accurate MIS of all litigation matters and ensure it is up to date at all times.
• Traveling (if required) to appear before the concerned consumer forums, judicial/quasi-judicial authorities, law enforcement agencies etc.
• Liaising with external counsels to get latest updates on cases.
• Assisting the reporting manager in reviewing and finalizing plaints, written statements, writ petitions etc., drafting of legal notices and responses to legal, statutory and labour notices received by the company.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision in fast paced working environment and close the given assignments speedily.
• Any other duty / duties as may be entrusted by the management from time to time.

Academic and professional Qualification:

• LLB(Either five years integrated course or three years course) from a reputed university.

Experience:

• 6-8 years post qualification experience in litigation matters as an advocate or in house legal counsel with a special expertise and proven experience to handle disputes under Consumer Protection Act.
• Knowledge of court procedure is mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Hands on experience in drafting notices, plaints, written statements, case summaries, written brief on consumer cases etc.
• Candidates from insurance company or TPA background are preferred.