Job Title: General
Manager (GM) – Litigation & Mediation

Location:
Hyderabad

Reports to: General Counsel

Job Summary

The General Manager
(GM) – Litigation & Mediation is responsible for overseeing all aspects of
litigation management and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for the
organization. This role combines strategic legal oversight, case coordination,
mediation, and policy development to resolve disputes effectively and in
alignment with the company’s objectives. The DGM ensures the smooth handling of
legal cases while fostering a culture of amicable settlements through ADR.

Key Responsibilities

1.  Litigation
Management

•        Strategic
Oversight: Develop and implement strategies for managing various forms of
litigation, including civil, criminal, arbitration, and regulatory cases.

•        Case
Coordination: Lead and oversee both internal and external legal teams to
ensure that legal proceedings are initiated and progress in a timely manner.

•        Database
Management: Maintain comprehensive records of ongoing and past cases,
providing regular updates to senior management on case status, milestones, and
outcomes.

•        Court
Representation: Represent the organization in legal forums, such as courts,
tribunals, and arbitration panels, ensuring effective presentation of the
company’s legal position.

2.  Mediation
and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

•        Mediation
Oversight: Supervise the mediation process and ensure that ADR efforts
align with the organization's business and legal objectives.

•        Training
and Development: Provide training for internal teams on effective mediation
techniques, conflict resolution skills, and ADR processes to enhance
organizational competence.

•        Policy
Development: Establish, review, and update internal policies regarding
dispute resolution mechanisms, promoting a proactive approach to conflict
management and fostering a culture of amicable settlements.

3.  Legal
Advisory and Compliance

•        Regulatory
Compliance: Ensure that all litigation and ADR activities comply with
applicable laws and regulations, minimizing legal risks.

•        Policy
Formulation: Advise senior management on the formulation of internal
policies designed to mitigate legal risks and promote ethical conduct.

•        Stakeholder
Engagement: Work closely with various business units to align legal
strategies with overall business goals, ensuring legal considerations are
integrated into business decisionmaking processes.

4.  Team
Leadership and Development

•        Team
Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team, fostering a
collaborative, efficient, and high -performance work environment.

•        Resource
Allocation: Allocate resources effectively across litigation and mediation
matters to ensure that legal teams can address case workloads efficiently.

•        Performance
Monitoring: Evaluate team performance regularly, providing feedback and
implementing strategies to ensure continuous professional development and
improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Educational
Background

•        Essential:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

•        Preferred:
Advanced degrees or certifications in dispute resolution, mediation, or related
fields.

Professional
Experience

•        15–25 years of legal practice experience, with
significant expertise in litigation and mediation, particularly in the
construction or infrastructure sectors.

•        Proven track record of managing complex legal
disputes and leading successful ADR initiatives.

Core Competencies

•        Analytical
Skills: Ability to analyze complex legal matters and develop practical,
effective strategies.

•        Negotiation
Skills: Expertise in negotiating settlements and mediating disputes to
favorable resolutions.

•        Communication
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability
to clearly articulate legal positions and engage effectively with stakeholders.

•        Leadership:
Strong leadership capabilities in managing legal teams and fostering
cross -functional collaboration.

•        Cultural
Sensitivity: Awareness of diverse cultural perspectives, especially when
managing international or multi -jurisdictional disputes.

Key Skills

•        Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.

•        Strong follow -up and attention to detail.

•        Time management and organizational skills.

•        Positive, proactive attitude with resilience and
flexibility in handling legal challenges.

•        Ability to stretch under pressure and meet
deadlines while maintaining high performance.

Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs)

•        Timely resolution of legal disputes with
positive outcomes for the organization.

•        Effective management and coordination of
litigation and ADR processes.

•        Successful implementation and updates of ADR
policies.

•        Enhanced dispute resolution outcomes through
mediation and ADR processes.

•        Leadership in managing and developing the legal
team to meet departmental and organizational goals.

Personal
Attributes

•        Resilient under pressure with a strong ability
to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.

•        Highly adaptable and flexible in the face of
changing legal landscapes.

•        Strong ethical standards with a commitment to
resolving disputes fairly and professionally.

•        Highly organized, self -motivated, and
results -driven.