Lead - Litigation

Purpose : To oversee all facets of litigation, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, seeking favorable resolutions, and providing strategic legal support to protect the organization's interests.

Principal Accountabilities

Response to Notice and Litigation Filing -

Receive original documents (information/notice) and backup documentation from the User Department. Prepare and finalize reply pleadings based on inputs from the User Department and send to the National Legal Head for comments and approval. Update the notice tracker with the date of reply and discuss with the National Legal Head if litigation is to be filed. Plan for dispute settlement at the notice stage through negotiation and mediation, minimizing the need for escalated legal action. Coordinate with legal counsel to facilitate settlements and ensure favorable outcomes for the organization. Prepare synopses in consultation with the User Department and forward them to the National Legal Head for review. Forward the approved synopses to external solicitors if required, along with supporting documentation. Incorporate comments from the User Department into litigation documents and finalize them for National Legal Heads approval. Maintain the litigation tracker with details of cases filed or defended.

Litigation Management & favourable closures -

Discuss cases internally with the National Legal Head and User Department based on filed plaints. Schedule and coordinate meetings with external solicitors to discuss case preparation. Prepare and compile the list of required documents and submit them to external solicitors. Draft replies, affidavits, and other legal documents if external solicitors are not required and forward them to the National Legal Head for approval. Prepare and file injunction notices or rejoinders in response to legal actions initiated by other parties. Receive court hearing dates and prepare lists of personnel required to be present in court. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of litigation on business operations and devise appropriate strategies. Engage with external legal counsel, including solicitors and advocates, to represent the company's interests in court hearings and proceedings. Attend court hearings and prepare summaries to present to the National Legal Head. Update the litigation tracker with details after each court hearing. Coordinate joint meetings with the National Legal Head and CEO to evaluate judgments and discuss the way forward. Review court orders and decisions, identifying grounds for appeal or challenge where necessary. Regularly review the litigation tracker to ensure highest level of accuracy. Oversee the filing of civil or criminal proceedings as required, adhering to all procedural and regulatory requirements. Coordinate briefing sessions with the National Legal Head to discuss activities and action plans. Prepare monthly legal MIS reports and incorporate inputs from the National Legal Head.

Documentation, Records and MIS -

Maintain accurate records of all legal correspondence, filings, and proceedings. Ensure compliance with record-keeping standards.