Litigation Associate

Job Title: Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager – Litigation Department: Legal Location: Gurugram Job Purpose: To support and manage all litigation matters involving the company across business verticals by coordinating with external counsels, managing internal documentation, and ensuring timely resolution of legal disputes. Key Responsibilities: Manage and monitor all litigation matters (civil, criminal, consumer, labour, etc.) involving the company. Liaise with external legal counsels, law firms, and internal stakeholders for effective case handling. Ensure timely filing of replies, written statements, and other pleadings before courts, tribunals, and forums. Maintain and update litigation MIS, court calendars, and case tracking systems. Draft legal notices, responses, and internal case notes as required. Coordinate with various departments (Operations, HR, Finance, etc.) to collect facts, documents, and evidence for legal proceedings. Attend court hearings and arbitration proceedings when required. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to ongoing litigation. Provide periodic updates to the management on key legal matters, risks, and developments. Desired Candidate Profile: LLB from a reputed institution; additional qualifications like LLM or company secretary (preferred but not mandatory). 3–5 years of experience in handling litigation matters, preferably in a retail/QSR/FMCG or similar environment. Strong knowledge of civil, criminal, labour, and consumer laws. Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office and legal case tracking tools. Show more Show less