Valueleaf Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Manager & Contract Specialist with 6+ years of hands-on experience in litigation management and contract drafting. Based in Mumbai, this role will manage high-stakes litigation, draft and negotiate complex contracts, and provide strategic legal support to minimize risk and enable business growth.
Looking for: Litigation Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end litigation, including strategy, filings, negotiations, settlements, and court appearances.
- Liaise with police, courts, lawyers, and legal stakeholders to gather evidence and drive case progress.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts (NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, etc.).
- Advise internal stakeholders on compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
- Conduct investigations and extract critical information from all relevant sources.
- Coordinate with external counsel and monitor litigation progress.
- Prepare case updates and reports for senior management.
- Conduct legal research and develop strategies for favorable outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with Indian laws (Contract Act, CPC, Arbitration Act, etc.).
- Mentor junior team members and improve litigation and contract processes.
Qualifications
- LLB from a recognized university (LLM preferred).
- 6+ years of experience in litigation management and contract drafting.
- Proven experience handling cases from inception to resolution, including court representation.
- Strong experience interacting with police, courts, and legal authorities.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills with strong risk assessment ability.
- In-depth knowledge of Indian civil/criminal laws and dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Bar Council of India membership.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in English and Hindi; Marathi preferred.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and legal research tools (CaseMine, Manupatra, etc.).
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing complex and high-value litigation.
- Fluency in Marathi for local stakeholder interactions.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
Application Process
Interested candidates may share their resume at suman.rani@verse.in.