Details of the Organization

The company operates in the consumer products sector and focuses on maintaining high standards of compliance, integrity, and governance.

Details of the Job/Internship

DIAGEO India is hiring a Senior Manager - litigation with 8 years of experience to join their office in Gurugram. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide timely and pragmatic legal advice, instilling confidence in senior leadership.
• Act as Project Manager for litigation matters and ensure effective tracking with regular updates.
• Proactively manage all litigation matters and take complete responsibility for outcomes.
• Develop and implement the company’s litigation and dispute resolution strategy.
• Reassess case merits and determine whether to settle or continue litigation.
• Assess dispute resolution alternatives and engage stakeholders to align on likely outcomes.
• Recommend appropriate external counsel and coordinate with them across multiple locations.
• Manage legal budgets with emphasis on reducing dispute-related spends.
• Evaluate external counsel capabilities and rationalise engagements for efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong leadership through integrity, openness, and effective relationship building.
• Think proactively, anticipate trends, and generate solutions aligned with business needs.
• Show willingness to grow, develop, and accept feedback.

Eligibility

• Minimum 8 years of Post Qualification Experience from a reputed law school or university.
• Admitted to practice law in India.
• Experience in litigation within a law firm or reputed corporate, preferably in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Indian excise and tax legislations is an added advantage.
• Strong drafting skills and experience appearing before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Tribunals.
• Knowledge of international anti-bribery laws (US and UK) and adherence to their provisions.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and providing practical legal advice.
• Ability to manage legal budgets and external counsel efficiently.
• Capacity to work remotely with external lawyers across India.
• High professionalism, integrity, and commitment.
• Working knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Excel is an added advantage.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Application and Registration Details

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