Title : Director - Litigation Reporting to : Global Counsel / Global Chief Legal Officer Job Purpose : Devise a litigation strategy for the organization to drive and manage all direct and associated litigations and ensure favorable outcomes and protection of best interests for the organization Key Accountabilities : I. Implement the litigation strategy formulated India across all businesses by taking inputs from key stakeholders to protect the best interests of the organization Tasks : - Create a panel of attorneys / law firms across relevant geographies to ensure adequate representation the organization on all litigation aspects in court - Appoint appropriate counselsbased on the specific case requirements - Work closely with zone specific teams to ensure all necessary litigation support is provided to them as required - Provide backup legal support for litigation activities performed by the external counsel - Endeavour to protect management from criminal proceedings and ensure appropriate defence/ representation is given before the Court of law(including cancellation of warrant, statements before police authorities etc.) II. Provide guidance and direction to external advocates both in India and Internationally to minimize adverse publicity and monetary exposure for The organization and ensure favourable outcomes in cases Tasks : - Providecase briefings to the external advocates case and support them in finalising the company's stand and arguments in court - Perform case review and investigatory legal research by studying local statutes, codes and reports to prepare a well-analysed summary of litigation - Evaluate and endeavourto resolveall types of litigations (such as product related, employment litigation, recovery, trademarks etc.) - Identify, prioritize and drive resolution / closure of litigation issues in a timely manner - Ensure continual follow-up of all outstanding litigations with the external team andstrive for a speedy and favourable closure - Review and supervise litigations in appropriate circumstances to minimize the risk exposure to company - Educate and train the management (top leaders and up to two layers below top)on how to avoid future litigations - Regularly update and review litigation data III. Handle out of court settlements, arbitration matters & their proceedings and represent the organization in statutory forums and regulatory agencies Tasks : - Provide end to end support in resolution of claims and disputes prior to litigation - Advise the business leaders on dispute resolution provisions in all contracts and update templates IV. Establish and implement necessary procedures and systems for recording and monitoring litigation involving the company to ensure effective litigation tracking and management Tasks : - Develop and implement a database/record management system for tracking litigation status and recording case briefs/ summaries - Assist in monitoring pending legislations by obtaining copies of legislative bills or additional information from various state legislatures and summarizing the findings - Develop and organize data necessary to generate monthly/yearly reports on cost of litigation and/or collection cases to ensure the effective administration of the litigation budget and expenses V. Mentor the team on court procedures and guide them to handle litigations independently Tasks : - Review and provide feedback on proceedings prepared by the team members to be filed in court and before various authorities - Review and provide feedback to team, on notices and replies to be submitted to private parties and government authorities VI. Provide support on special projects on a case- to- case basis Tasks : - Conduct legal review for all India in-licensing depot and admin contracts and endeavour to cover all aspects protecting the organisation and its interests Major Challenges : - Develop and implement a database/record management system for tracking litigation status and storing case briefs/ case summaries - Stay abreast of the latest legal developments and trends in the area of arbitration and litigation - Ensure organization understands and complies with relevant rules and regulations Key Interactions : Internal: - Business and Functional team leaders to provide training & updates on legal aspects (regular) - Cross functions - Regulatory etc. External: - Legal counsel and lawyers/ law firms/ consultants for advice on litigations and other legislative updates (case basis) - Statutory authoritiesfor legal audits (need basis) - Opposite Partiesfor out of court settlement (case basis) - Retainers - Third party service providers Key Decisions : - Decisions - Strategy for litigation in India - Employee engagement activities - Candidate selection - Law Firm, Consultant and Counsel selection - Recommendations - Special inputs at leadership level to be approved by the organization - Propose increase in team members - Appointment of counsel in high stake matters to be approved by the organization

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Director - Litigation - Pharma 

Director - Litigation - Pharma  ,Job Description for Director - Litigation - Pharma  in TalentAhead in  Mumbai for (15-20) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Director - Litigation - Pharma  in TalentAhead in  Mumbai for (15-20) years of experience. Apply Now!