Senior Manager - Legal

Sourceo; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sourceo seeks a seasoned corporate litigation professional to lead civil, commercial, and regulatory matters. The role involves drafting pleadings, coordinating with external counsel, and shaping case strategies to align with business objectives.

Ideal candidates have 10–15 years in corporate law, exposure to energy-sector regulations, and a background in regulatory advocacy. Strong advisory skills and cross‑functional collaboration are essential for this senior position.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of legal experience in a corporate setting
• Experience handling litigation and strategizing in a corporate environment
• Preferably background in energy sector with industry-specific laws
• Bar Council of India accreditation (optional) and additional corporate law/M&A certifications are favored

Responsibilities

• Lead civil, commercial, and regulatory litigation management for the company.
• Draft, review, and approve pleadings, responses, affidavits, and statements.
• Coordinate with external counsel, monitor progress, and align case strategy with business goals.
• Ensure timely filing of cases, responses, and appeals within procedural timelines.
• Advise business units on regulatory developments and compliance implications.

Skills

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Law degree

Tools

Manupatra

Job description

Draft initial legal notices and coordinate comprehensively with business functions to gather factual backgrounds upon receipt of notices.

Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure coherent and informed responses to legal notices while adhering to established protocols.

Advice and consult business teams on the issuance of notices to ensure compliance with legal standards and corporate policies.

Regulatory Litigation Management:

Oversee the documentation for all regulatory litigation cases.

Assess the implications of regulatory litigation outcomes on the organization's operations and strategize the pursuit of appellate remedies or settlements.

Ensure detailed preparation and submission of regulatory petitions, liaising with advocates to represent the company's regulatory interests effectively.

Non-Regulatory Litigation Management:

Assess the implications of non-regulatory litigation outcomes to determine appropriate follow-up actions, including potential appeals or alternative dispute resolution methods.

Brief external counsel and aid in preparation and management of responses to legal challenges.

Compile and maintain comprehensive documentation for all legal proceedings.

Assist law firms by supplying relevant data and insights for non regulatory litigation cases.

Provide support in court sessions, offering legal advice and strategies to representative business teams.

Evaluate the results of legal proceedings to assess the merit and strategic value of initiating appellate action.

Internal Legal Advisory and Strategy Implementation:

Provide business teams with expert legal opinions on various issues to foster informed decision-making across the company.

Remain updated on current changes in the law and integrate insights into evolving legal strategies for the organization.

Communicate proactively with legal counsel regarding company developments that may impact pending or ongoing legal proceedings.

Document and startegically incorporate internal developments in court submissions.

Advise and inform relevant parties on the status of legal matters, maintaining transparency and consensus on legal actions.

Legal Relationship Management:

Maintain and develop strategic relationships within the legal fraternity, including networking with law firms and industry associations to benefit the company's legal standing.

Aid the Head - Legal in selecting law firms to contract for various litigations, ensuring alignment with the specific needs and strengths of each case.

Oversee and manage engagements with external legal experts to ensure proficient case handling and representation.

Legal Research and Technological Enhancement:

Execute detailed legal research utilizing technology to inform on various legal case decisions, maintaining a proactive stance toward legal inquiry and analysis. For e.g. Manupatra

Spearhead the implementation and management of innovative legal technologies to elevate data management, ensuring efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis capabilities for the legal team.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Heads of Departments (HoDs)

Business Development (BD) Team

Finance Team

Key Stakeholders - External

Courts and Judicial Authorities

Regulatory authorities and government entities

Law Firms

Legal and Industry Association

Key Responsibilties

• Lead and manage all civil, commercial, and non‑regulatory litigation involving the company.
• Draft, review, and approve pleadings, responses, affidavits, written statements, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with external counsel, monitor progress, and develop case strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure timely filing of cases, responses, appeals, and compliance with procedural timelines.
• Handle regulatory litigation including notices, show‑cause responses, adjudication matters, and appeals with regulatory bodies.
• Evaluate regulatory challenges and formulate appropriate legal responses to mitigate risk.
• Track regulatory developments and advise business units on compliance implications.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and statutory agencies as required.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's/ Master's Degree (Law) Bar Council of India accreditation (optional), Additional Degrees or Certifications (Corporate Law, M&A) preferred

Work Experience (Range of years):

10-15 years of legal experience, with exposure to handling litigation and strategizing in a corporate setting.

Preferred Industry:

Background in corporate law within the energy sector, particularly with experience in managing legal aspects of litigations and having knowledge of industry specific laws and regulations.