Legal Counsel - Litigation, Corporate

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel Corporate Litigation with 46 years of industry experience to manage and support the organizations litigation matters. The role involves handling corporate legal disputes, coordinating with external counsels, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and providing legal advisory support to internal stakeholders.

1. Client Interaction & Communication

Objective: Manage client calls and ensure prompt communication.

Key Activities:

Handle client inquiries related to agreements and policies.

Provide legal updates, advice, and status reports on ongoing work.

Respond to client queries within stipulated time.

2. Drafting of Agreements & Policies

Objective: Prepare, review, and finalize various legal agreements and policies.

Key Activities:

Draft various agreements like NDAs, employment contracts, service agreements, and internal policies.

Ensure accuracy, legal compliance, and adherence to client requirements.

Review and finalize documents in a timely manner, coordinating with clients for approvals.

3. Reviewing & Vetting of Documents

Objective: Review and vet legal documents to ensure their compliance with applicable laws and internal guidelines.

Key Activities:

Thoroughly review all legal documents, agreements, and policies drafted by junior staff or third parties.

Vet external agreements or contracts received from clients, partners, or third parties for legal risks and compliance issues.

Make recommendations and corrections to improve the quality and legality of the documents.

4. Litigation & Dispute Management

*Manage assigned litigation matters end-to-end, including pre-litigation strategy, drafting, court coordination, and case tracking

*Draft pleadings, applications, affidavits, written statements, rejoinders, and legal notices

*Coordinate with external counsels, senior advocates, and court clerks

*Appear before courts/tribunals for routine hearings and procedural matters, where applicable

*Maintain litigation trackers, hearing updates, and compliance with timelines.

5. Work Delegation to Juniors

Objective: Effectively delegate tasks to junior lawyers and staff.

Key Activities:

Assign research, drafting, and administrative tasks to junior lawyers.

Provide clear instructions, guidance, and regular feedback on delegated tasks.

Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of assigned work.

6. Compliance with Legal Standards

Objective: Ensure all agreements and policies comply with legal regulations and firm standards.

Key Activities:

Regularly review legal updates and incorporate necessary changes into agreements.

Ensure all drafts meet both local and international legal requirements where applicable.

7. Time & Task Management

Objective: Manage workload efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality deliverables.

Key Activities:

Prioritize tasks and manage multiple client projects simultaneously.

Use task management tools to track progress and ensure timely delivery of agreements and policies.