Job Title: Assistant General Manager – Legal Location: Times Building, VT Office, Mumbai Reporting To: Head – Legal (Thirthankar) Industry: Media / Advertising / Print / Services / Insurance About the Role: This is a key leadership position within the Legal team at Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group). Acting as the right hand to the Head – Legal, the AGM – Legal will play a pivotal role in managing complex litigation matters and contract management, while also driving legal strategy in alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage civil litigations across jurisdictions with external legal counsels and internal stakeholders. Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, agreements, and MoUs with a sharp legal acumen. Partner with business units and senior leadership (up to VC level) to provide proactive and strategic legal support. Monitor legal risk in documentation and advise internal stakeholders accordingly. Represent the organization in legal proceedings as needed and manage relationships with external law firms. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, corporate policies, and regulations. Support and guide junior team members and uphold best practices in legal governance. Key Requirements: LLB from a reputed institution; LLM preferred. 10–15 years of experience, with a strong grounding in litigation and contract law. Ideal background: Started career in a law firm, followed by in-house corporate legal experience. Proven experience in stakeholder management, especially working with senior management and CXOs. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and professional demeanor. Experience in Service Industry (Advertising, Media, Insurance, Print, etc.) preferred.
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