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We're Hiring: Sr. Lead – Litigation & Contracts (VP-Level Role)Location:Chennai Industry:Cement ️Function:Legal Are you a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in litigation, contracts, and arbitration within the manufacturing? We’re looking for aSr. Lead – Litigation & Contractsto join our Legal team at a leading cement manufacturing company.Key Responsibilities: Litigation & Arbitration: Handle and support ongoing litigation and arbitration matters. Coordinate with unit teams to understand disputes and prepare briefing notes for legal counsel. Draft and finalize legal pleadings, affidavits, and court documents. Represent the organization in critical court and arbitration proceedings.Case Management: Drive adoption and effective use of legal case management software (e.g., Roznama). Ensure timely entry and reporting of case-related data.Contracts & Agreements: Draft, review, and standardize agreements and tender documents. Participate in contract negotiations, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.Compliance & SOPs: Develop and implement SOPs for legal operations, including notice management. Conduct compliance audits and recommend corrective actions.Land & Regulatory Matters: Draft and review land acquisition documentation. Ensure due diligence and title verification with minimal legal risk. Stay abreast of legal developments in land, mining, and environmental law.Business Support: Advise business teams on legal implications of contracts and obligations. Support commercial transactions, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.Candidate Profile: ✅ 15+ years of legal experience with a strong background in litigation and contracts. ✅ Demonstrated experience handling complex legal issues in the cement or manufacturing sectors. ✅ Strong understanding of contract law, arbitration, and statutory compliance. ✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ✅ Experience interfacing with senior counsel, courts, and government departments.Why Join Our Client? Opportunity to work on complex legal matters in a dynamic and growing sector. High-impact role with visibility across leadership and operational teams. Be a key enabler of legal excellence in a legacy industry adapting to modern compliance and risk standards.