ASSISTANT MANAGER - LEGAL

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Description **External Job Description** **Job Purpose** Responsible for managing general litigation and contracts **Business Responsibility Areas** Litigation Management Draft replies to legal noticesDraft pleadings and manage commercial disputes, including consumer complaintsFile and pursue criminal complaints before police authorities/ various courtsLiaise with attorneys and counsels, providing necessary support for timely submission of pleadingsMaintain litigation records and update portals Contract Management Draft and negotiate agreements including lease and leave & licenseConduct property due diligenceVet and review various legal documentsMaintain MIS of legal matters and generate monthly/quarterly legal reports and expense statements Advising Business Units Advise and assist business units on their legal requirementsResolve contentious/disputed mattersMeet with business personnel to understand and support their drafting requirements **Qualifications** LLB from NLUs, Symbiosis, ILS, GLC**Previous Experience** Prior work in a litigation team within a law firm or corporate legal departmentRequired Skills Strong oral and written communication skillsEffective negotiation and problem-solving abilitiesAnalytical thinking and result orientationAbility to build and maintain stakeholder relationshipsProficiency in legal research and MS Excel