Litigation Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager– Legal (Litigation)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Legal & Secretarial

Business: Godrej Properties Limited

Location: Mumbai- Zone

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.

www.godrejproperties.com

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager – Litigation will be responsible for overseeing the company’s legal matters related to disputes, including regulatory disputes, writ petitions, appeals before various courts, consumer and RERA litigation. The role also involves coordinating with external legal firms, counsels and senior counsels to make efficient and effective strategy to defend/prosecute all matters for and against the Company and/or its subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Litigation Management & Representation:

• Manage and represent the company in litigation matters across the courts including but not limited to Supreme Court of India, High Court of Bombay, Consumer Forums, City Civil Court, RERA, Revenue forums etc.
• Formulating an effective and efficient strategy to defend matters against the Company, which is cost effective, result oriented and backed by precedents.
• prepare for court hearings, including gathering evidence, preparing witness affidavits, and drafting applications etc.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel/parties and mediate disputes when appropriate.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all case-related documents and correspondence in digital as well as physical form.
• Verify and ensure the timely processing of solicitor and advocate bills related to litigation cases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Performance Indicators:

• Timely resolution of litigation cases.
• Adherence to timelines for payment processing and litigation-related tasks.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures, and relevant laws

2. Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal advice to the business on general corporate queries, customer documentation, housing loans, property transfer processes, stamp duty, and other relevant regulations.
• Review contracts prepared by other departments to ensure legal checkpoints and control mechanisms are in place.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge repository of laws, regulations, and industry by-laws to keep internal teams informed.
• Regularly update the team on any changes in real estate laws and regulations.

Performance Indicators:

• Timely and accurate legal advice.
• Contribution to knowledge repository and compliance.

Internal and External Collaboration:

Internal Interfaces:

• Marketing & Sales:

  Gather inputs for customer disputes and IP Prosecution & disputes

• Projects:

  gather inputs to defend probable arbitrations with contractors, service providers, suppliers, distributors etc.

• Finance & Accounts:

  Ensure the timely release of payments for legal services and contract execution.

• Property Management:

  Provide legal guidance on society handover documentation and stamp duty requirements.

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  LLB (Bachelor of Law).

• Experience:

  8+ years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) in litigation, contract drafting, real estate laws, and legal advisory.

• Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Maharashtra land laws, RERA regulations, and real estate litigation.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures, and relevant laws
• Strong negotiation, mediation, and data management skills.
• Staying updated on current on legal developments with strong focus on latest judgements.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Trust based sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.