Vertical Manager- Against Cases- Litigation

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• High Sensitivity & Risk Exposure
• Cases filed against the company can lead to reputational damage, financial penalties, or regulatory scrutiny.
• Requires meticulous handling and zero tolerance for procedural lapses.
• Time-Critical Responses
• Strict deadlines for filing replies, affidavits, and evidence to avoid adverse orders.
• Managing multiple cases simultaneously under aggressive timelines.
• Complex Legal Forums
• Navigating diverse forums (civil, criminal, consumer, regulatory) with varying procedures and documentation requirements.
• Handling jurisdictional complexities and frequent cause-list changes.
• Evidence & Documentation Challenges
• Gathering complete and admissible documentation from multiple internal sources.
• Maintaining chain-of-custody and audit-ready records.
• External Counsel Management
• Ensuring quality representation and timely filings while controlling costs.
• Addressing last-minute adjournments and inconsistent counsel performance.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Aligning with internal teams (Business, Risk, Compliance) for case inputs and approvals.
• Managing expectation mismatches between legal risk mitigation and business priorities.
• Compliance & Audit Pressure
• Maintaining zero lapses in process adherence and documentation standards.
• Closing audit observations promptly while sustaining operational throughput.
• Data Accuracy & MIS Integrity
• Keeping case status updated in real time for governance and decision-making.
• Reconciling discrepancies between counsel updates, court orders, and internal systems.
• Cost Optimization
• Operating within tight budgets for legal fees, travel, and documentation.
• Balancing cost efficiency with quality outcomes

Qualification & Experience 

• Act as a performer on all litigation issues for the Institution businesses.
• Conduct research, vetting of opinions, critically examine/evaluate issues at hand
• Provide support to central functions, including HR, IT, Admin, Marketing, and Customer Service on legal disputes, lawsuits, and potential legal concerns.