Lead Counsel

3 weeks ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Sony Pictures Networks Full time
Lead Counsel - Litigation

JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Lead Counsel, Litigation (Band E1)

Reporting Into: Senior Lead Counsel, Litigation and Distribution

Business/Function: Legal and S&P Location: Mumbai (Work from Office)

Purpose/Overview of the role: Reporting to the Senior Lead Counsel, Litigation and Distribution, the incumbent will be responsible for providing legal and litigation - related support to the business at Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited).

Key Result Areas:

• Drafting legal notices, responses and communications. Reviewing, finalising and filing proceedings before several forums, including the Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts, TDSAT, Magistrate's Court and others

• Liaison with the Advocates on Record for timely: (i) filing of the pleadings, (ii) updates on matters, (iii) updates on listing of the matters, (iv) strategic discussions for effective progress in the matters, etc

• Briefing Senior Counsels and Counsels for litigations filed by or against the Company

• Coordinating with departments across the Company for collating information on any concerned issues

• Keeping relevant stakeholders informed on the developments on the litigations

• Proactively discussing legal issues and provide solutions to the relevant stakeholders

• Assist in strategically driving the material litigations by or against the Company

•Ensuring that developments on any matters and pleadings are uploaded in a timely manner on the systems/software maintained by the Company

• Generally take care of the litigation matters filed by or against the Company

• Respond and pursue insurance claims lodged by the Company under the media liability policy and or director and officers policy

Educational & Work Experiences

Key Requirements:

• Law Graduate. Master of Law (LL.M) would be preferred

• 10-15 years' experience post qualification

Should have worked in a mid-to-large-sized corporation (preferably in Broadcasting, Media/Telecom) or a reputable law firm with clients in the Telecom, Media, and Broadcasting sectors

• Critical Competencies/Traits

1. Good drafting skills, including the ability to independently draft and or review notices, pleadings, etc

2. Good communication skills

3. Quick learner

4. Smart and a self-starter

5. Should have a proactive approach

6. Good analytical skills

7. Eye for detailing and acting with a sense of urgency by adhering to TAT

8. Multi-tasking skills

9. Team player

10. Sound understanding and interpretation of law

11. Having a long-term vision to work in the Company

Essential Skills

1. Adhering to principles and values

2. Persuading and influencing

3. Presenting and communicating information

4. Independently handle the assigned tasks with minimal supervision

5. Ability to work within timelines and multi-task Desirable

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