DGM Legal (Litigation)

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The DGM Legal (Litigation) will support the organization in managing various legal activities and assignments effectively and efficiently. This role is integral to ensuring that the Godrej Legal team can perform its duties in a pragmatic and holistic manner, particularly in litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle and follow up on court cases as needed, coordinating with other departments to gather timely information and documents for court proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior counsels and external advocates to manage litigations pending before various courts, preparing appropriate notes, briefs, applications, statements, and arguments.
• Collaborate with internal and Head Office stakeholders to update them on the facts and merits of cases, providing regular reports and updates.
• Track and monitor all litigations, ensuring timely updates on day-to-day court proceedings.
• Draft legal notices, replies to legal notices, review and vet drafts shared by external advocates, and ensure timely filing of documents.
• Conduct title due diligence, prepare preliminary title reports, and evaluate land records for relevant cases; highlight risks and mitigation strategies.
• Keep abreast of existing laws and changes governing real estate development, identifying emerging opportunities for the organization.
• Ensure effective management of legal documents.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal practice before various courts in Bengaluru.
• Excellent proficiency in the Kannada language is a must.
• Ability to travel across the South region, including Chennai and Hyderabad.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Proficiency in dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Effective verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and people management experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other reporting tools.
• Awareness of legal and regulatory aspects.
• Proactive team player.
• Knowledge of legal provisions/statutory requirements related to the real estate/construction industry.
• Familiarity with property, contract, and commercial law.
• Exposure to working with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
• Strong decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills

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Experience

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Environment

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Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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