General Manager/ Assistant Vice President - Legal
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
To manage the legal, contractual and dispute resolution related activities of the company and provide legal support to the management ensuring protection of company interests and compliance with contractual obligations.
Major Responsibilities and Function of this position
Oversee all legal activities including Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Contractual Advisory and provide legal advice/inputs to the management of the organization.
Job Profile
To serve as an in-house counsel and handle all legal matters/issues which includes, but not limited, to the following:
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Manage all litigation, arbitration and legal proceedings involving the company.
- Coordinate with external advocates, counsels and legal firms.
- Prepare and review legal notices, replies, petitions, claims, counterclaims, affidavits and pleadings, etc.
- Coordinate for court cases and ensure timely legal action.
- Legal Advisory and Contracts Management
- Draft, review, negotiate and vet the contracts and agreements.
- Provide legal opinions and contractual interpretations to management and other employees.
- Claims and Contractual Risk Management
- Support project and commercial teams in preparation and defence of claims.
- Identify legal and contractual risks associated with projects and recommend mitigation measures.
- Handle extension of time (EOT), variation orders, compensation claims and dispute notices.
- Compliance and Corporate Legal Governance
- Maintain legal compliance records and trackers.
- Assist management in legal strategy and corporate governance matters.
- Support audits, due diligence, financing and other business transactions, as and when required.
- Develop legal SOPs and templates for the legal function.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong Drafting and Negotiations Skills
- Sound knowledge of arbitration and litigation management
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Commercial and contractual acumen
- Expertise in construction and infrastructure contracts preferably roads
- Leadership and stakeholder management
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience
LLB from a recognised university with minimum 12 years of experience of which at least 5 years in the Infrastructure Industry (preferably road sector)
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