Deputy Manager (Legal Advisor)

Mission and Main Objectives This role provides essential support to the Legal Team across a broad range of legal matters, reporting directly to the Legal Manager, Regulatory and Litigation. It offers a unique opportunity to work cross‑functionally with key stakeholders, business partners, and external counsel to deliver high‑quality legal services. A core focus of the role is supporting the team in managing group litigation defence and related regulatory investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage critical tasks and workflows for ongoing litigation and regulatory matters. Support the Legal Manager in coordinating and prioritising work across the team to ensure timely completion of key actions. Act as the central point of contact for tracking project timelines, milestones, and deadlines. Implement and maintain project management tools and systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Monitor project progress, identify risks or issues, and escalate appropriately to the Legal Manager. Prepare regular status updates and progress reports, highlighting potential bottlenecks. Review legal documents and prepare concise summaries where required. Conduct legal research to support litigation and regulatory matters. Assist in preparing reports and executive briefings on litigation and regulatory topics for review by the Legal Manager. Support budget tracking and financial monitoring for litigation and regulatory activities. Liaise with external legal counsel as appropriate. Coordinate team inputs for objectives tracking and reporting to senior management. Provide meeting preparation and general administrative support to the Legal Team. Deliver high‑quality legal support across all matters within scope. Experience and Qualifications This role would suit a junior lawyer, ideally with exposure to litigation or contentious matters. Experience working in an in‑house legal environment is preferred. Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working remotely and managing competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment. Proactive, enthusiastic, and self‑motivated, with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Able to build trust and gain commitment from key stakeholders. Confident using initiative and adopting a solutions‑focused approach, while recognising when to seek guidance. Demonstrates resilience and the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑changing environment. Minimum Skills & Education Qualified lawyer. Degree‑level education. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, Planner, Excel, Word, and Outlook (essential). Language Requirements Fluent written and spoken English is essential Gurugram Haryāna India