Manager Legal (Litigation)

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Job Summary

The Manager Legal (Litigation) will support the organization in handling various legal activities and assignments efficiently and in a timely manner, adopting a pragmatic and holistic approach. The role involves collaboration with the Godrej Legal team and various stakeholders to manage legal matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle and follow up on court cases as required and coordinate with other departments to obtain necessary information/documents for court proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior counsels and external advocates to manage litigation matters pending before various courts, including RERA, Consumer Forums, Civil Court, High Court, and Supreme Court.
• Prepare appropriate notes, briefs, and necessary applications/statements/arguments for legal proceedings.
• Regularly update internal and head office stakeholders about the facts and merits of cases, providing timely reports and updates.
• Track and monitor all litigations, ensuring timely updates on day-to-day court proceedings.
• Draft legal notices, responses to legal notices, and review and vet various drafts shared by external advocates, filing required documents before the relevant courts.
• Conduct title due diligence, prepare preliminary title reports, and evaluate land records while identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated with existing laws and changes affecting real estate development, capitalizing on emerging opportunities for organizational benefit.
• Ensure effective management of legal documents.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor of Law (LLB).
• Experience: Minimum of 15-22 years in court practice and the real estate sector.
• Proficiency in legal practice before various courts in Bengaluru.
• Excellent proficiency in the Telugu language.
• Willingness to travel across the South region, including Chennai and Hyderabad.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Effective verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in people management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office and reporting tools.
• Awareness and understanding of legal and regulatory aspects in real estate/development.
• Knowledge of property, contract, and commercial law.
• Exposure to working with RERA.

Experience

Minimum of 15-22 years in the legal profession, particularly in court practice and real estate law.

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