Senior Manager - Legal

1. ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - 

1. To handle litigations filed by the company. All types of litigation in at S C, Delhi H C, Tribunals etc and other districts Courts of North India.

- To co-ordinate with various division and keep track of all pending litigations.

- To issue legal notice (show cause notice) on behalf of the company, on receiving details from concerned department.

- To collect required data / para wise comments on disputes from the concerned departments and prepare defence/ in-house reply.

- To seek help from outside advocates if need be, with approval from the Supervisor

- To initiate appropriate legal action, in case dispute is not resolved by legal notice through an Advocate.

- To provide necessary data / evidence to advocates in the matter.

- To co-ordinate with advocates and keep track of the matters.

2. To handle litigations filed against the company - All types of litigation in at S C, Delhi H C, Tribunals etc and other districts Courts of North India.

- To collect required data / parawaise comments on the dispute from the concerned departments and prepare defence/ in-house reply to legal notice / show cause / demand notice from parties / regulatory authorities.

- To engage Advocates, if required and co-ordinate with concerned departments for appearance / filing appropriate reply / written statement.

- To prepare evidence / defence with the help of advocates and co-ordinate with concerned departments and advocates.

- To keep track of the matter so as to ensure no adverse order is passed against the company.

- To co-ordinate with land department and advocates for verification of title of the land to be acquired.

3. To handle legal issues involved in land acquisition for Retail Outlet expansion - To ensure compliance of various title documents as advised in title clearance report of advocate.

- To finalise the Lease deed / indemnity bond and other documents to be executed with land owners

- To co-ordinate and ensure execution / registration of Lease Deed deed with land owners.

4. To co-ordinate with advocates / attend hearings and keep track of all litigations. - To prepare in-house defence, draft replies, notices, rejoinders and pleadings.

- To regularly co-ordinate and follow up with the advocates and attend courts when required.

- To co-ordinate with group legal and other departments to stay updated with the matters.

- To follow up with the advocates for feedback on court proceedings if not present for the hearing

5. Updating & MIS - Timely circulation of MIS and development on crucial issues

6. RO Audit - Completion of RO Audit as per plan

7. Advice - Advising the business on all issues relating to Law