Legal Manager

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Role Summary:

Southern India

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Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Management

• Manage and coordinate all litigation across Southern India, including cases filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and act as the complainant.
• Prepare and represent the Company in litigation matters including consumer disputes, liaising with internal stakeholders and external counsels.
• Track legal proceedings and ensure timely action on court orders, notices, and legal filings.

Recovery Management

• Lead legal recovery actions and manage defaulter cases, adopting a strategic legal approach to minimize financial exposure.
• Work with cross-functional teams (sales, finance, etc.) to drive effective recovery efforts.

Contract Management

• Draft, vet, and negotiate agreements including Lease Deeds, Leave & License and Service Agreements and other documents in line with corporate standards and local law.
• Collaborate with business functions for renewals, terminations, and/or issuing notices.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory frameworks specific to the Southern region.
• Carry out due diligence for acquiring of property on leave. Lease and license and handle registration and renewal of property-related agreements in accordance with specific procedures in Southern India.

Reporting and MIS

• Prepare periodic MIS on litigation status, recovery performance, legal costs, consumer matters and others for internal or senior management.
• Maintain updated records of all legal documentation and proceedings.
• Update litigation matters on litigation management platform

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate across internal teams to provide legal insights and mitigate risk.
• Build rapport with stakeholders to support strategic business decisions through legal risk evaluation.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB); LLM or specialized legal qualifications preferred.
• At least 10+ years of legal experience with exposure to litigation, compliance, and contracts.
• In-depth understanding of Section 138 of the NI Act and Consumer Protection laws.
• Experience in handling contract lifecycle management, including real estate and licensing agreements.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial legal acumen.
• Proficiency in legal MIS reporting and documentation practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with precision.

Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with property registration in Southern States and real estate documentation procedures.
• Ability to work on deadlines and drive legal matters towards its logical closure.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and sound ethical judgment.
• Collaborative mindset and problem-solving approach.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership.