Job Title: GM – Legal (Litigation)
Location: Tamil Nadu (Preference for Local Candidates)
Experience: 18–20+ Years
Reportees: Can have 1 or 2 reportees (Yet to be decided)

Role Purpose
To lead the organization's litigation function by providing strategic direction and end-to-end management of the company's litigation portfolio across India. The role will be responsible for handling complex civil, criminal, commercial, regulatory, and corporate disputes, partnering with senior management, business leaders, and external counsels to safeguard the organization's legal interests while ensuring effective risk mitigation and timely resolution of disputes.

Key Responsibilities
Litigation Strategy & Case Management
Lead and oversee the company's litigation portfolio across civil, criminal, commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters on a Pan-India basis.
Develop litigation strategies in consultation with senior leadership and external legal counsels to protect the organization's interests.
Ensure timely preparation, review, and filing of petitions, affidavits, written statements,



appeals, and other legal documents.
Monitor progress of matters before courts, tribunals, quasi-judicial authorities, and arbitration forums across India.
Drive timely resolution of disputes through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Establish governance mechanisms for tracking litigation, legal risks, contingent liabilities, and financial exposure through a robust Litigation MIS.
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
Provide strategic legal advice to business and functional leaders on litigation risks and dispute management.
Assess legal exposure and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
Support business decisions through practical legal guidance while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Identify recurring legal issues and recommend preventive actions to minimize future disputes.
Counsel & Stakeholder Management

📌 GM-Legal (Litigation) (Chennai)
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