Manager - Litigation

TransUnion; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TransUnion in Mumbai seeks a Legal Counsel to manage end-to-end litigation for the company across forums. You will work with the GC to craft strategy, respond to notices, engage lawyers, and ensure RBI/CICR compliance while coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Requires LLB with 5–7 years in banking-sector litigation, strong drafting, risk assessment and negotiation skills. Travel to courts across India may be needed; this is an on-site role in the Legal Department.

Qualifications

• Graduate in law from a reputed Institute.
• 5-7 years years of post qualification experience with a reputed medium / large company/bank or in a law firm with specific experience in dealing with all types of litigation matters;
• Ability to analyse legal risks and identify mitigants;
• Superior drafting skills.
• Must be from Banking sector.

Responsibilities

• To handle end-to-end Litigation matters for the Company with respect to Suits filed by and/ or against the Company in various forums.
• To work along with the GC to develop litigation strategies for the Company such that risks that the Company is exposed to are minimized.
• Analysis of legal notices and ensuring timely and appropriate responses thereto.
• Attend to and draft suitable responses to various complaints / suits filed in various forums/courts Follow up with lawyers regarding court cases to ensure timely filing of reply therein and expeditious closure;
• Keep track of lawyer engagements; settlement of their fee bills etc.
• Build a strong working relationship with empanelled lawyers;
• Build a strong working relationship with internal stakeholders
• Drafting legal correspondence, collating information and responding to legal issues related to government bodies, vendors, customers and employees
• Ensuring compliance by TU CIBIL with the directions of the RBI, the CICR Act and all other legislations/guidelines/statutory directions governing it;
• Continuously scanning TU CIBIL environment for any unforeseen / unintended lapses and informing to immediate senior
• Ensure that all litigation matters are duly updated in the Litigation Systems such that adequate and appropriate representation is provided for each suit.
• Travel to attend Court matters before various jurisdictions across India, whenever necessary
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the immediate senior and/or HOD

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Negotiation skills

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

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Team Overview

About Us

Mumbai

We are India's leading credit information company and have established ourselves as a key anchor in the credit ecosystem of the country over the past 25 years. As an information and analytics provider, we aim to bridge the gap between stakeholders across multiple ecosystems. We use information for good by analyzing credit information to generate solutions for institutions and consumers. Our solutions facilitate easy access to credit for consumers and provide valuable insights to lenders when evaluating potential borrowers.

We are in the business of building trust between organizations and consumers. It is our core belief that trust can help organizations and consumers transact with ease and help them achieve great things.

We are committed to not just being an equal opportunity employer but also actively cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging. We celebrate and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences that every individual brings to our team. Applicants are evaluated based on job qualification - not race, color, sex / gender, religion, caste, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance minorities, women, and qualified disabled individuals. We ensure a safe, productive, and harassment-free workplace for all.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodation you may need.

Culture and Values

Our culture is welcoming, energetic, innovative, and deeply committed to fostering an environment of belonging, where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are valued. There's an overall synergy that flows throughout the company, creating a sense of connectivity, belonging and unity in knowing that we're all working to achieve the same overall goal. Our core values which we live by every day are integrity, People, Customer, and Innovation.

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What is excitement and passion for us?

We define it as a blend of curiosity, ability to unlearn and yet continuously learn, able to connect with meaning and finally the drive to execute ideas till the last mile is achieved. This passion helps us focus on continuous improvement, creative problem solving and collaboration which ensures delivery excellence.

Dynamics of the Role

This is an exciting time in TransUnion CIBIL. With investments in our people, technology and new business markets, we are redefining the role and purpose of a credit bureau.

This job is assigned as On-Site Essential and requires in- person work at an assigned TU office location as a condition of employment.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

• To handle end-to-end Litigation matters for the Company with respect to Suits filed by and/ or against the Company in various forums.
• To work along with the GC to develop litigation strategies for the Company such that risks that the Company is exposed to are minimized.
• Analysis of legal notices and ensuring timely and appropriate responses thereto.
• Attend to and draft suitable responses to various complaints / suits filed in various forums/courts Follow up with lawyers regarding court cases to ensure timely filing of reply therein and expeditious closure;
• Keep track of lawyer engagements; settlement of their fee bills etc.
• Build a strong working relationship with empanelled lawyers;
• Build a strong working relationship with internal stakeholders
• Drafting legal correspondence, collating information and responding to legal issues related to government bodies, vendors, customers and employees
• Ensuring compliance by TU CIBIL with the directions of the RBI, the CICR Act and all other legislations/guidelines/statutory directions governing it;
• Continuously scanning TU CIBIL environment for any unforeseen / unintended lapses and informing to immediate senior
• Ensure that all litigation matters are duly updated in the Litigation Systems such that adequate and appropriate representation is provided for each suit.
• Travel to attend Court matters before various jurisdictions across India, whenever necessary
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the immediate senior and/or HOD

Required Knowledge And Experiences

Experience and Skills

• Graduate in law from a reputed Institute.
• 5-7 years years of post qualification experience with a reputed medium / large company/bank or in a law firm with specific experience in dealing with all types of litigation matters;
• Ability to analyse legal risks and identify mitigants;
• Superior drafting skills.
• Must be from Banking sector.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Excellent drafting skills
• Analytical Skills
• Risk Assessment quality
• Negotiation Skills
• Investigative Kn