Litigation Manager

Role : Litigation Manager

Experience : 8 to 10 Years

Location : Mumbai

Qualification : LLM

Job Discription :

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.