Deputy Legal Manager (Litigation)

Position Summary :

• Managing timely responses to customer notices / legal notices/ advisory services/ show cause notices / notice from statutory authorities and providing opinions to internal departments.
• Tracking and verification of the Departmental MIS for meetings for various meetings and reporting.
• Research on new judgments pertaining to Life insurance industry Consumer, Civil & Criminal, and lease related matters.
• Handling and management of litigation pertaining to Ombudsman, Civil & Criminal, Consumer litigation and other legal related issues.
• Coordination with external lawyers in the litigations which is filed by and against the Company, provide inputs to them and finalize the written statements etc.
• Comprehensive representation before Ombudsman, Consumer court and other Government bodies. Should also be well versed in Arbitration Laws.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Adherence to internal processes and external regulations.
• To provide legal advice on queries and opinion on claims cases raised by the stakeholders with a view to safeguard the Companys rights/ Interests;
• Advise internal team on legal pronouncements/developments with special reference to rulings by the courts/forums

Key Accountabilities (A collection of duties and/or responsibilities assigned):

• Handle the above mentioned work independently or with suitable advice.
• Ability to multitask and advice on contracts and agreements.
• High degree of motivation and the ability to contribute to a positive team attitude
• Analytical and interpretation skills
• Time management

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications (Framework required by the position):

• Qualification - Law Graduate with min 4-6 years of experience
• In depth knowledge of Procedural Law (CPC & BNSS), Insurance Laws, Redressal public grievance and other applicable laws/regulations;
• Effective oral/ written communication and fluency in English , Hindi;
• Desirable-Basic understandings of Tamil/Telugu.
• Logical and Analytical thinking.