AM/DM - Litigation - Cement/Building Materials/FMCG/Manufacturing Industry

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & DELIVERABLES

(Note - Cement/building materials/FMCG/large manufacturing companies candidates preferred, plz apply accordingly)

Litigation

- Lead and manage all claims and litigation matters

- Analyze, develop and deliver litigation and dispute resolution strategies on a variety of litigation matters in line with Company's business requirements to reduce risks

- Ensuring that services are timely, targeted and of the highest quality.

- Experience with managing significant litigation budgets and driving efficiencies in external legal spend and relationships

Advisory

- Track and advise senior management on claims and litigation developments, exposures, and strategies for minimizing adverse consequences from disputes.

- Develop a keen understanding of the Company's business strategy and its business system.

Conveyancing / Vetting of Legal Documents

- Coordinate litigation reporting and ensuring quality and consistency of reporting.

- Drafting, Vetting, Negotiate Contracts and agreements.

- Review and edit pleadings, briefs, presentations, and other documents prepared for litigation matters, including reports for senior management, the audit committee and board.

Proactive Role

- Monitor legislative developments and trends and, as a result, proactively shaping Company's litigation function and litigation governance Proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigating actions.

People Management

- Liaison between internal business personnel and external counsel for purposes of defending and/or prosecuting litigation including witness preparation and background investigations.

- Enhancing the legal department's effectiveness through active participation in staff meetings and trainings and maintaining positive interaction with corporate and business clients.

- Collaborate closely with other legal department colleagues and functional support groups in providing advice and counsel.

- Performing other duties and working on special projects as requested by the General Counsel