DGM – CLAW (Litigation & Compliance)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Legal Manager with fair experience in managing litigation and court procedures, exposure to both corporate employment matters and court practice, and a sound understanding of relevant industry regulations. The ideal candidate will manage existing litigations, handle external government authorities, and collaborate effectively with external counsels to ensure seamless legal operations for PGFI and all its subsidiaries and group companies and Associates (“Group”).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Management

- Develop and manage the existing legal team.
- Oversee the legal department and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

1. Litigation Management:

- Handle and manage the Group’s ongoing litigation cases.
- Coordinate with external counsels, law firms, and other legal professionals for court proceedings.
- Prepare and review documentation, including pleadings, affidavits, and court submissions.
- Ensure timely filing and follow-up on litigation cases.
- Risk assessment of litigations with evaluation of the risks and costs associated with every piece of litigation.
- Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding the existing litigations and disputes
- Develop and work on strategies to manage litigations and dispute resolution matters.
- Update management at the end of every month/quarter about the current status and progress of all existing litigations and proposed strategy either through MIS or any other accepted mode




- Create digital versions of litigation records to serve as backups to the originals or as more accessible file formats for users to view in multiple locations and adapt as needed
- Render advice on the legal disputes and make strategy for the threatening litigations.

1. Corporate Legal Matters:

- Provide legal advice on employment-related matters, including contracts, terminations, disputes, and compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements and documents.

1. Government and Regulatory Compliance:

- Engage with external government authorities and regulatory bodies for approvals, notices, and compliance matters.
- Respond to legal notices, RTI queries, and ensure proper record-keeping.
- Legal audits and compliance relating to legal and regulatory compliances.
- Developing and leading internal audit and corporate compliance programs

1. Briefing and Coordination:

- Brief senior counsels and external advocates on case strategies, progress, and updates.
- Ensure effective collaboration between internal teams and external legal advisors.

1. Real estate issues:

- Provide legal administration services and institutionalize legal support and control processes across different functions in the real estate properties.




- Legal services in multiple real estate transactions such as drafting multiple contracts, negotiation and reviewing all kinds of contracts, resolving disputes and conducting due diligence.
- To make sure that the real estate transactions of the group are legally correct and in the best interest of the Company.

1. Industry Knowledge:

- Stay updated on relevant industry-specific laws, regulations, and amendments.
- Ensure the company operates within the bounds of applicable laws and mitigate legal risks.
- Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documents

Qualifications and Experience:

- Education: LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized university.
- Experience:
- Minimum 20+ years of experience in managing litigation, corporate employment matters, and court procedures.
- Experience in dealing with government authorities and briefing senior counsels is a must.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-related laws and regulations.

Skills and Competencies:

- Robust knowledge of litigation processes and corporate employment laws.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a time-sensitive environment.
- Proactive approach to legal risk management and problem-solving.

Preferred Attributes:

- Prior experience working in the same sector would be preferred.
- Strong network within legal, government, and regulatory circles.

📌 Litigation Manager (Kolkata Metropolitan Area)
🏢 Peerless General Finance u0026 Investment Company
📍 Kolkata Metropolitan Area