Position: Director - Litigation Title: Team Head - Litigation Reports to: Global General Counsel Sub Function: India - Litigation Function: Legal Job Purpose: Devise a litigation strategy for Organization to drive and manage all direct and associated litigations and ensure favorable outcomes and protection of best interests for Organization. Key Accountabilities: Accountability: - Implement the litigation strategy formulated by CLO India across all businesses by taking inputs from key stakeholders to protect the best interests of Organization Activities: - Create a panel of attorneys/law firms across relevant geographies to ensure adequate representation for Organization on all litigation aspects in court - Appoint appropriate counsels based 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.) Accountability: - Provide guidance and direction to external advocates both in India and Internationally to minimize adverse publicity and monetary exposure for Organization and ensure favourable outcomes in cases Activities: - Provide case 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-analyzed summary of litigation - Evaluate and endeavor to resolve all 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 and strive 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 Accountability: - Handle out of court settlements, arbitration matters &amp; their proceedings and represent the organization in statutory forums and regulatory agencies Activities: - Provide end to end support in the resolution of claims and disputes prior to litigation - Advise the business leaders on dispute resolution provisions in all contracts and update templates Accountability: - Establish and implement necessary procedures and systems for recording and monitoring litigation involving the company to ensure effective litigation tracking and management Activities: - Develop and implement a database/record management system for tracking litigation status and recording case briefs/ summaries - Assist CLO in monitoring pending legislation 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 Accountability: - Establish and implement necessary procedures and systems for recording and monitoring litigation involving the company to ensure effective litigation tracking and management Activities: - Develop and implement a database/record management system for tracking litigation status and recording case briefs/ summaries - Assist CLO 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 Accountability: - Mentor the team on court procedures and guide them to handle litigations independently Activities: - 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 Accountability: - Provide support on special projects on a case- to- case basis Activities: - Conduct legal review for all India in-licensing depot and admin contracts and endeavour to cover all aspects protecting the organization and its interests

Mumbai

Director/Team Head - Litigation - Legal Firm 

Director/Team Head - Litigation - Legal Firm  ,Job Description for Director/Team Head - Litigation - Legal Firm  in Four A Consulting LLP in  Mumbai for (12-16) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Director/Team Head - Litigation - Legal Firm  in Four A Consulting LLP in  Mumbai for (12-16) years of experience. Apply Now!