ASSISTANT MANAGER - LEGAL

External Job Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing general litigation and contracts.

Business Responsibility Areas

1. Litigation Management

• Draft replies to legal notices.
• Draft pleadings and manage commercial disputes, including consumer complaints.
• File and pursue criminal complaints before police authorities/ various courts.
• Liaise with attorneys and counsels, providing necessary support for timely submission of pleadings.
• Maintain litigation records and update portals.

2. Contract Management

• Draft and negotiate agreements including lease and leave & license.
• Conduct property due diligence.
• Vet and review various legal documents.
• Maintain MIS of legal matters and generate monthly/quarterly legal reports and expense statements.

3. Advising Business Units

• Advise and assist business units on their legal requirements.
• Resolve contentious/disputed matters.
• Meet with business personnel to understand and support their drafting requirements.

Qualifications   

• LLB from NLUs, Symbiosis, ILS, GLC

Previous Experience     

• Prior work in a litigation team within a law firm or corporate legal department

Required Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Analytical thinking and result orientation
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Proficiency in legal research and MS Excel