Legal Counsel - Disputes

Role Overview : Legal Counsel - Disputes will be responsible for managing the organization’s litigation portfolio across civil and criminal matters, while ensuring effective coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel. This role requires a strong blend of litigation expertise, in-house business understanding, and oversight of intellectual property rights (IPR) matters. The incumbent will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s legal interests, minimizing risk exposure, and enabling informed decision-making through proactive legal strategy and advisory. Given the nature of the mandate, this role demands hands-on experience in dispute resolution, the ability to operate in a fast-paced corporate environment, and strong stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities : 1. Litigation & Dispute Management • Manage end-to-end litigation (civil & criminal) including strategy, documentation, and execution. • Coordinate with external counsels, brief them effectively, and track case progress. • Ensure timely filings, responses, and compliance with court procedures. • Maintain a centralized repository and tracking system for all ongoing cases. 2. Legal Strategy & Risk Mitigation • Evaluate legal risks and provide strategic inputs to minimize exposure. • Develop dispute resolution strategies aligned with business priorities. • Drive pre-litigation advisory and settlement discussions where relevant. 3. Stakeholder Management • Partner closely with internal teams including Business, Customer Experience, Finance, and Operations. • Translate legal complexities into actionable business recommendations. • Ensure alignment between legal approach and organizational objectives. 4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Oversight • Support in handling IPR-related disputes including trademark, copyright, and brand protection matters. • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on infringement and enforcement actions. 5. Compliance & Governance • Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across disputes. • Support in building internal SOPs and frameworks for dispute management. • Provide periodic updates and dashboards on litigation status and risk exposure. Knowledge and Qualification Requirements : • LLB/LLM from a reputed law school. • Prior experience at a reputed law firm, with exposure to dispute resolution. • 2–3 years of in-house experience managing litigation portfolios is strongly preferred. • Strong understanding of litigation processes, documentation, and court procedures. • Exposure to IPR matters is an added advantage. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.