Assistant Manager - Legal

LifeCell; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeCell in Chennai seeks an in-house Legal Counsel to oversee litigation, insurance claims, and the drafting of agreements. The role requires coordination with external counsel and authorities, effective data reporting, and timely handling of multiple matters within tight timelines.

English and Hindi proficiency is mandatory for written and verbal communication. The position is based in Olympia Cyber space, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Strong analytical approach to complex disputes and compliance.
• Efficient data presentation and reporting using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal cases, disputes, notices and litigation with coordination of external counsel.
• Manage insurance claims including Professional Indemnity and cyber/ commercial crime insurance.
• Draft and file complaints to authorities and monitor closure.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize legal agreements per business needs.
• Prepare legal MIS, trackers, and management presentations.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks within defined TATs and work as a team.
• Utilize legal tech and AI tools to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Handle legal cases, disputes, notices, and litigation matters, including coordination, drafting, and negotiation with external counsel.
• Manage Professional Indemnity, Cyber Crime/Cyber Insurance, Commercial Crime Insurance, and other insurance claims on behalf of the Company.
• Draft and file complaints/representations before police stations, government authorities, and other relevant authorities, and follow up until closure.
• Draft, review, vet, negotiate, and finalize legal agreements based on business requirements and scope.
• Prepare and maintain legal MIS, trackers, Excel reports, data analysis, and management presentations.
• Ensure timely completion of assignments within defined TATs and work effectively as a team player.
• Use and stay updated with legal technology, applications, and AI tools to improve legal processes and efficiency.
  Identify legal process requirements, propose improvements, coordinate implementation, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Languages: English and Hindi mandatory (written and verbal).
• Handle recovery of bad debts and outstanding amounts, including legal notices and appropriate recovery proceedings, in coordination with internal teams and external counsel.
• Immediate Joiners preferred

Desired Skills

• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters within TAT.
• Strong follow-up, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.

In-house legal experience will be an added advantage.

Work location : Olympia Cyber space 21/22, Alandur Rd, Arulayiammanpet, 2nd Street, Guindy, Chennai, Greater Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032