Litigation Manager

Muthoot FinCorp (MFL); Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Muthoot FinCorp (MFL) seeks an experienced litigation manager to oversee civil, criminal, and regulatory cases in the zone. You will review pleadings, manage external counsel, and ensure timely regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong legal drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management, with a focus on risk mitigation and reporting. Banking/NBFC exposure is preferred; location is Mumbai.

Qualifications

• LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
• 35+ years of zonal/regional litigation management experience preferred.
• Banking/NBFC sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Litigation management across civil, criminal, labour and arbitration cases in the zone.
• Coordinate with external counsels, law firms and local advocates for case updates.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal drafting

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Time management

Tech-savvy

Education

LLB/LLM

Tools

Litigation management tools

Job description

Replacement for Aaditya BA

JD would be as follows:

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Management:
  • Monitor and manage all litigation cases (civil, criminal, consumer, labour, arbitration, etc.) in the zone.
  • Prepare and review legal pleadings, affidavits, and other documents.
  • Represent the company before courts and tribunals when required.
• Coordination with Stakeholders:
  • Liaise with external counsels, law firms, and local advocates for case updates and strategies.
  • Coordinate with internal departments (sales, operations, HR, etc.) to gather case facts, evidence, and documents.
• Case Tracking & Reporting:
  • Maintain litigation trackers, MIS reports, and dashboards for management review.
  • Analyse trends in litigations and suggest preventive legal measures.
• Compliance & Advisory:
  • Ensure compliance with court directions, legal deadlines, and regulatory obligations.
  • Provide legal advice to business functions on matters with litigation risk potential.
• Documentation & Risk Mitigation:
  • Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping related to all ongoing and potential litigations.
  • Contribute to drafting SOPs and policies to mitigate litigation risks.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of civil, criminal, labour, and commercial laws
• Experience in court proceedings and legal drafting
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management across levels
• High attention to detail and time management
• Tech-savvy with exposure to litigation management tools (preferred)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Qualification: LLB / LLM from a recognized university
• Experience: with at least 35 years in a zonal or regional litigation management role
• Industry Preference: Banking / NBFC