: Team Lead-Litigation (Criminal / Civil, Property & Insurance)

Position Title: Team Lead -Litigation

Number of Positions: 2

Position 1: Team Lead-Criminal Litigation

Position 2: Team Lead- Civil, Property & Insurance Litigation

Location: Thrissur, Kerala

Experience Required: 7-12 Years

Department: Legal & Recovery

Position Summary

We are seeking two experienced litigation professionals to lead and manage legal cases across Criminal Litigation and Civil, Property & Insurance Litigation. The role involves handling litigation strategy, coordinating with external advocates, ensuring timely legal actions, representing organisational interests before courts and regulatory authorities, and leading a team of legal professionals to achieve favourable outcomes.

Position 1: Team Lead-Criminal Litigation

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee criminal litigation matters across various jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with police authorities, investigative agencies, and external counsels.
- Draft and review complaints, criminal petitions, affidavits, replies, and legal notices.
- Monitor ongoing criminal proceedings and ensure timely court appearances.
- Advise management on criminal law implications and risk mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with law enforcement authorities for case follow-up and investigations.
- Develop litigation strategies to protect the organisation's interests.
- Maintain accurate records of criminal cases and legal proceedings.




- Lead and mentor junior legal professionals handling criminal matters.

Qualifications & Experience
- LLB from a recognised university.
- Enrolment with the Bar Council of India.
- 7“12 years of post-qualification experience in Criminal Litigation.
- Experience in handling criminal complaints, recovery matters, fraud cases, and prosecution proceedings.

Key Skills
- Solid knowledge of Criminal Law, CrPC, IPC/BNS and related statutes.
- Court appearance and advocacy skills.
- Drafting and legal research expertise.
- Stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
- Leadership and team management skills.

Position 2: Team Lead Civil, Property & Insurance Litigation

Key Responsibilities

- Lead civil, property, insurance, and recovery-related litigation matters.
- Manage disputes related to land, title verification, mortgages, property ownership, tenancy, and contractual matters.
- Handle insurance claim disputes, policy interpretation, and litigation management.
- Coordinate with external advocates, surveyors, and legal consultants.
- Draft and review pleadings, written statements, appeals, legal notices, and settlement agreements.
- Conduct due diligence for property-related transactions and legal documentation.
- Provide legal opinions on property and insurance matters.
- Monitor court cases and ensure compliance with legal timelines.
- Develop effective litigation and settlement strategies.

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