Manager - Legal

Job Description

Litigation Management 

• Assisting in managing Litigation and Arbitration matters across multiple jurisdictions and forums, including judicial and quasi‑judicial authorities
• Drafting and vetting legal notices, briefing notes on matters, applications, petitions, and other pleadings
• Coordinating, liaising, and engaging with Advocates across different locations and managing matters across multiple territories
• Conducting legal research and maintaining awareness of key amendments relating to pharma industry laws, landmark judgments, legislation, circulars, and notifications
•  Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Manupatra
• Managing the in‑house Litigation Management Portal – LawyerServices

Advisory 

• Providing research inputs and legal opinions on specific provisions of law
• Coordinating with consultants, external subject‑matter experts, and cross‑functional teams
• Monitoring, managing, and updating the litigation tracker and case status of all matters

 Agreements  

• Drafting, vetting, and finalizing agreements for assigned SBUs (including HR‑related service agreements, corporate projects, and Project Excellence initiatives)
• Interacting with cross‑functional teams and assisting the business in execution of finalized agreements

Work Experience

5 - 8 years + having litigation experience (preference from Pharma/FMCG)

Education

Competencies