Hiring | Lead – Litigation | Godrej Capital | Mumbai

Katcheri; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Mumbai is seeking a Lead – Litigation to oversee litigation strategy across its national setup. This senior role focuses on managing litigation teams, driving business objectives, and ensuring effective legal outcomes in high-volume cases. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal expertise, particularly in civil, criminal, NI Act, and IBC matters, alongside strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. This position offers a high-impact opportunity to shape litigation strategy and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive litigation experience, particularly in civil, criminal, NI Act, and IBC matters.
• Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on outcomes and efficiency.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation teams across multiple locations.
• Drive litigation strategy aligned with recovery and business objectives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, business teams, and external counsel.
• Ensure alignment of litigation activities with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership capability

Litigation experience

Stakeholder management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Godrej Capital is inviting applications for the position of Lead – Litigation at its Mumbai office. This is a senior role suited for professionals with extensive litigation experience and leadership capability, looking to operate at scale across a national setup.

About the Role

The role involves leading and mentoring a pan-India team of Litigation Managers, with responsibility for litigation strategy, recovery outcomes, and cross-functional coordination. The position requires both legal depth and managerial capability, particularly in handling high-volume, high-impact matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation teams across multiple locations
• Drive litigation strategy aligned with recovery and business objectives
• Oversee matters across civil, criminal, NI Act, and IBC frameworks
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, business teams, and external counsel
• Ensure effective execution, timelines, and outcomes across cases

Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience in civil, criminal, NI Act, and IBC matters
• Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams
• Strategic thinking with a focus on outcomes and efficiency
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills

Deadline to Apply: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead litigation strategy at scale, combining legal expertise with leadership and business alignment.