Legal Officer

Birla Carbon; Thane; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A major firm in the insurance sector is seeking a Legal Officer to manage litigation matters and ensure compliance with applicable laws. The ideal candidate will oversee disputes, provide legal advice, and maintain documentation. A minimum of 4-8 years of relevant experience is required, preferably in life insurance or financial services. Strong skills in legal drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management are essential. The position is based in Thane, Maharashtra.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of post-qualification experience in legal matters.
• Experience in life insurance or financial services litigation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of insurance laws and civil procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee litigation matters for the life insurance company.
• Ensuring effective legal representation and compliance with regulations.
• Draft and approve legal documents and represent the company in forums.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

LL.B. from a recognized university

LL.M. (preferred)

Job description

At the Aditya Birla Group, our Corporate Vision is aligned and intricately woven with our People Vision.

Legal Officer

Designation : Manager

Location : India Maharashtra G-Corp Tech Park, Thane

Job Description:

Role Purpose

The Legal Officer will be responsible for managing and overseeing litigation matters of the life insurance company, ensuring effective legal representation, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and timely resolution of disputes across judicial and quasi-judicial forums.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Management

• Handle and monitor all litigation matters including consumer disputes, civil suits, criminal complaints, writ petitions, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.
• Liaise with external advocates, counsels, and law firms; brief them on facts, review pleadings, and monitor case progress.
• Prepare, vet, and approve legal documents such as replies, affidavits, written statements, appeals, and petitions.
• Represent the company before consumer forums, district/state/national commissions, insurance ombudsman, courts, and tribunals where required.
• Maintain a centralized litigation tracker and MIS, ensuring timely reporting and escalation of high-risk matters.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide legal opinions on claims repudiation, fraud cases, policy interpretation, recovery matters, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Advise business, claims, and operations teams on litigation risk and preventive legal measures.
• Identify trends in litigation and recommend corrective actions to reduce future exposure.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Ensure adherence to IRDAI regulations, circulars, and applicable laws impacting litigation.
• Coordinate with compliance teams for regulatory audits, inspections, and responses related to legal matters.
• Support internal and external audits by providing litigation-related data and documentation.

Documentation & Records Management

• Ensure proper documentation and archival of case files, court orders, notices, and legal correspondence.
• Track limitation periods and critical dates to avoid adverse legal consequences.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: Claims, Underwriting, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Finance teams
• External: Advocates, law firms, courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: LL.B. from a recognized university (LL.M. preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience:
  • 4–8 years of post-qualification experience
  • Prior experience in life insurance, BFSI, or financial services litigation preferred
• Strong knowledge of insurance laws, contract law, consumer protection laws, civil and criminal procedures
• Practical experience handling consumer complaints and insurance-related litigation
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills