1. Drafting and vetting of contracts/legal documentation at in-house level (unless stakes involved requires for external assistance) to keep cost
involved at minimum.
2. Expertise in drafting/reviewing contracts related to import and sale of commodities.
3. Review of contracts and related documents for bunkering division. Knowledge of maritiime law desirable.
4. Filing and pursuing legal cases for recovery of blocked money (arbitration and litigation).
5. Defending and refuting claims filed against the Company.
6. Keeping the litigation cost as well cost of getting finalization of legal documents at minimum required level.
7. To minimize litigation cost as well cost of getting finalization of legal documentation (Contracts/BG’s/Indemnities/notices etc.)
8. To help the internal Departments in understanding the compliances of various statutes and judgments having implications on their routine
business transactions.
9. Doing research work to update with the latest case laws and amendments.
10. Handling of cases in the courts/Tribunals (including filing of pleadings, counters, rejoinders, submissions etc.) in a time bound manner to ensure
speedy and favorable disposal.
11. Interacting with the internal Departments to have a close insight into the technicalities involved in the business of the Company

Qualifications: BA LL.B (5 Course from any National Law University or reputed institute)

Experience: 4 – 7 years as in-house counsel in a reputed Company or in a mid-size law firm