Senior Legal Counsel - LLB/LLM

Purpose of the role :

- To handle all litigation & arbitration matters

- Liaison with external counsels handling the litigations and arbitrations

- Strategize the best course of action for the company

- Drive initiatives that reduce disputes with clients

Your responsibilities :

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

- Handle all the litigation and arbitration matters and liaison with the external counsels.

- Involves identifying and recommending strategic decisions for closure of litigation and arbitration matters.

- Tracking of all cases, finalizing the plaints, arguments, claims etc shall be part of the scope of work.

- Attending critical hearings along with the external counsel

- Actively involved in helping business teams avoid any disputes with clients and vendors for ongoing projects.

- The candidate should have strong communication and negotiation skills and should have the ability to work independently.

- Training to inhouse teams on dispute resolution and its avoidance

What you bring :

- A relevant bachelors degree qualification in law. A masters degree in law is preferable.

- 10 -20 years' experience out of which a minimum of 10 years of experience in litigation.

- Existing strong network with external counsel in various locations in the country.

- Ability to work in a team or individually on multiple concurrent matters.

- Computer experience using standard MS Office suite of programs is required

- Demonstrates ability to deliver in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining high attention to detail.

- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in order to work with external counsel, and other personnel on a daily basis

- Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills

- Good organization, multitasking and time management skills that delivers effective planning.