Area Legal Manager- Ahmedabad

1. Litigation Management:

Oversee the intake, assessment, and categorization of legal cases across India by determining priority, risk, and jurisdictional considerations.

Maintain an the Bank-specific docket of ongoing cases, tracking milestones, deadlines, and jurisdictional nuances.

Coordinate court dates, deadlines, and other critical litigation timelines across the Bank to prevent scheduling conflicts.

Ensure accurate, organized, and accessible records across all cases by creating documentation files.

2. Legal Research & Cross-The Bank Analysis:

Conduct jurisdiction-specific research on legal precedents, regulations, and case law relevant to the Bank's location.

Review past cases within the Bank and perform comparative analyses to establish a cohesive company-wide legal approach.

Evaluate the Bank-specific risks, considering business operations, local regulatory factors, and historical litigation trends.

Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations for the Bank, assessing potential impacts on current and future cases.

3. Litigation and Prelitigation Strategy Development Across The Bank:

Develop tailored litigation and Pre - litigation strategies that align with the Bank's unique business needs and legal landscape.

Conduct cost-benefit analyses for pursuing versus settling cases for the Bank, factoring in regional financial priorities.

Coordinate settlements or alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) for the Bank, maintaining consistency in approach where possible.

Prepare outcome-specific contingency plans for the Bank, recommending follow-up actions aligned with individual the Bank goals and risks.

4. External Counsel & Management by The Bank:

Select and manage external counsel with expertise in the Banks local jurisdiction and industry-specific litigation needs.

Monitor external counsel fees for the Bank and ensure budget compliance across the Bank.

Ensure external counsel for the Bank is well-coordinated, maintaining alignment with overall company legal objectives.

Assess the effectiveness of external counsel specific to the Banks requirements and report on inter-the Bank performance.

5. Pre-Trial Preparation for By/ Against the Bank Cases:

Gather documents and evidence for the by/ against the Banks cases, ensuring accuracy and local compliance.

Manage discovery processes for the Bank, including e-discovery, depositions, and interrogatories, adhering to each jurisdictions standards.

Draft, review, and file pleadings and motions as per the Banks jurisdictional requirements.

Coordinate and prepare witnesses specific to the Bank, accounting for local legal expectations along with giving evidence in courts on behalf of the Bank.

6.Court Proceedings & Representation:

Ensure timely and compliant filing of pleadings, motions, and responses across different jurisdictions.

Represent the company in court for the Bank or coordinate local representatives where necessary.

Manage evidence presentation and expert witnesses tailored to the Banks unique legal environment.

Conduct training sessions tailored to the litigation risks unique to the Bank.

7. Provide Strategic advisories on all complex matters

Provide advisories as required by the Bank to prevent any potential litigations

Provide solutions to business across the Bank in interpreting contracts, law or policies to leverage benefits for the company in lieu of litigations.

8. Any other responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Expected Key Knowledge Areas:

Experience in managing litigations and disputes including contractual disputes, consumer complaints, vendor / customer disputes, labour and employment disputes, at different forums.

Knowledge of debt recovery laws i.e. SARFAESI, DRT, IBC, Criminal Laws. Experience of working in Bank/ NBFC will be most preferred.

Attention to Detail and Legal Acumen: Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying complex legal provisions, with a meticulous approach to legal documentation and compliance.

Superior advocacy skills, ability to effectively communicate and interface with all stakeholders, aptitude for practical negotiation, capability to think clearly under pressure.

Good drafting and analytical skills, commercial acumen and time sensitivity.

Team player and excellent collaborator.

Having a strong desire to learn.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Advanced Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication abilities,

enabling effective interaction within the team, external counsel, and regulatory authorities.

Proficient IT Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint for presentations, and extensive experience with online legal research platforms such as

Manupatra, SCC Online, and other specialized legal tools.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement legal strategies that align with business goals and mitigate risks across multiple jurisdictions.