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Hiring companyGodrej Group
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Assistant Manager, Legal
Mumbai,Maharashtra,India Full-time
About the role
Legal Department at Godrej Group oversees corporate legal matters and compliance. The Assistant Manager leads litigation management, drafts contracts and legal documents, and mentors junior lawyers. Based in Mumbai with on-site work model, the role offers extensive parental and caregiver benefits.
What you’ll do
- Orchestrate litigation processes from inception to resolution
- Draft and review legal documents including contracts and pleadings
- Develop litigation strategies and assess legal risks
- Lead and mentor legal team members
- Negotiate settlements and advocate for company interests
- Manage multiple cases, budgets, and external counsel
- Conduct legal research to support case strategy
- Implement compliance programs and risk assessments
What you’ll bring
- LL.B. degree
- 5-7 years corporate legal experience
- Litigation management across civil, criminal, arbitration
- Drafting contracts, pleadings, motions
- Strategic legal risk analysis
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Negotiation and settlement expertise
- Familiarity with case management software
Skills
Litigation ManagementLegal DraftingRisk AssessmentTeam LeadershipNegotiationCompliance ProgramsCase Management SoftwareStrategic Analysis
Benefits
- 6 months paid leave for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Comprehensive health insurance with top‑up options
- Flexible work options including remote work
- Uncapped sick leave
Education
LL.B.