Head of Department-Legal (PSS08113)

About the role

The HOD – Legal is responsible for overseeing litigation matters filed by and against the company, while executing legal strategies aligned with senior leadership's direction. The role focuses on protecting the company's interests, mitigating legal and financial risks, and minimizing potential losses arising from litigation.

What you'll do

• Develop strategies to secure favorable orders from judicial, quasi-judicial bodies, forums, commissions, and tribunals
• Brief Advocates and Senior Advocates on legal and litigation matters to obtain opinions and clarifications, coordinating litigation and case filings
• Coordinate with Advocates and Law Firms to ensure effective pleadings and court hearings
• Prepare fact sheets on disputed matters supported by relevant judgments
• Track and follow up on cases daily to ensure timely progress

What you need

• 15–25 yrs of experience
• Compliance
• Litigation
• Contract drafting
• Arbitration
• MIS reporting
• MBA or LLB or LLM