Details of the Organization

They say home is where the heart is. This is why, since 1942, they have been helping customers transform empty properties into homes by dressing them up in warm hues, pastel shades, and cool colors, to create spaces that truly represent you. Asian Paints has a lot of identities. they have been India’s largest paint company for almost 50 years and are part of the top 10 decorative paint companies worldwide.

Details of the Job/Internship

Asian Paints is hiring an Assistant Manager - Legal for their Mumbai office. Candidates must have 8 years of experience.

Role and Responsibilities

Litigation

• Drafting and filing of written statements, evidence, and written arguments in consumer cases, replying to consumer notices, keeping track of the cases, and providing MIS for the same, etc.
• Training support to consumer-centricity teams, timely support and assistance to business, vetting of draft responses on consumer complaints raised.
• Manage and conduct litigation involving the company (including proceedings under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, Summary Suits for recovery of outstanding dues before various courts, and defending Consumer Complaints filed against the Company before various forums. Coordinating with the advocates for filing the cases and keeping a continuous follow up of the cases.

Advisory

• Provide legal advice on various legal issues raised by the business and guide the business on how to handle a particular issue.
• Drafting of agreements as and when referred.

Legal Support

• Provide timely support to the Distribution, Supply and logistics functions including Manufacturing units
• Recovery matters – draft/issue legal notices for outstanding dues with vendors/dealers
• Consumer matters- draft replies to consumer complaints, written statements, consumer communication, etc.
• Regular market visits to dealers in outstanding and for ensuring service of summons in some cases.
• Research relevant case laws and laws and prepare research notes.
• Circulate MIS on the  status of recovery cases
• Coordinate with other functions/users on issues and resolutions regarding the portal
• Maintain and update litigation statement

Eligibility

• Degree in law from a recognized university (GLC/ Symbiosis Pune/ ILS Pune/ NLUs)
• 8 years of qualification Experience.
• Work experience with a recognized law firm and/or corporate

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Asian Paints House, 6A Shantinagar, Santacruz (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055, IN