Legal Job | Legal Officer at Aditya Birla Group: Apply Now!
LawBhoomi, Indiana, PA, United States
About the Job
The Legal Officer will be responsible for managing and overseeing litigation matters of the life insurance company, ensuring effective legal representation, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and timely resolution of disputes across judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
Eligibility
Education: LL.B. from a recognized university (LL.M. preferred but not mandatory)
Experience: 4–8 years of post-qualification experience
Prior experience in life insurance, BFSI, or financial services litigation preferred
Strong knowledge of insurance laws, contract law, consumer protection laws, civil and criminal procedures
Practical experience handling consumer complaints and insurance-related litigation
Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Responsibilities
Litigation Management
Handle and monitor all litigation matters including consumer disputes, civil suits, criminal complaints, writ petitions, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.
Liaise with external advocates, counsels, and law firms; brief them on facts, review pleadings, and monitor case progress.
Prepare, vet, and approve legal documents such as replies, affidavits, written statements, appeals, and petitions.
Represent the company before consumer forums, district/state
ational commissions, insurance ombudsman, and courts.
Maintain a centralized litigation tracker and MIS, ensuring timely reporting and escalation of high-risk matters.
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
Provide legal opinions on claims repudiation, fraud cases, policy interpretation, recovery matters, and dispute resolution strategies.
Advise business, claims, and operations teams on litigation risk and preventive legal measures.
Identify trends in litigation and recommend corrective actions to reduce future exposure.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
Ensure adherence to IRDAI regulations, circulars, and applicable laws impacting litigation.
Coordinate with compliance teams for regulatory audits, inspections, and responses related to legal matters.
Support internal and external audits by providing litigation-related data and documentation.
Documentation & Records Management
Ensure proper documentation and archival of case files, court orders, notices, and legal correspondence.
Track limitation periods and critical dates to avoid adverse legal consequences.
Key Stakeholders
Internal: Claims, Underwriting, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Finance teams
External: Advocates, law firms, courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies.
Location
India, Maharashtra, G-Corp Tech Park, Thane
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The Legal Officer will be responsible for managing and overseeing litigation matters of the life insurance company, ensuring effective legal representation, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and timely resolution of disputes across judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
Eligibility
Education: LL.B. from a recognized university (LL.M. preferred but not mandatory)
Experience: 4–8 years of post-qualification experience
Prior experience in life insurance, BFSI, or financial services litigation preferred
Strong knowledge of insurance laws, contract law, consumer protection laws, civil and criminal procedures
Practical experience handling consumer complaints and insurance-related litigation
Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Responsibilities
Litigation Management
Handle and monitor all litigation matters including consumer disputes, civil suits, criminal complaints, writ petitions, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.
Liaise with external advocates, counsels, and law firms; brief them on facts, review pleadings, and monitor case progress.
Prepare, vet, and approve legal documents such as replies, affidavits, written statements, appeals, and petitions.
Represent the company before consumer forums, district/state
ational commissions, insurance ombudsman, and courts.
Maintain a centralized litigation tracker and MIS, ensuring timely reporting and escalation of high-risk matters.
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
Provide legal opinions on claims repudiation, fraud cases, policy interpretation, recovery matters, and dispute resolution strategies.
Advise business, claims, and operations teams on litigation risk and preventive legal measures.
Identify trends in litigation and recommend corrective actions to reduce future exposure.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
Ensure adherence to IRDAI regulations, circulars, and applicable laws impacting litigation.
Coordinate with compliance teams for regulatory audits, inspections, and responses related to legal matters.
Support internal and external audits by providing litigation-related data and documentation.
Documentation & Records Management
Ensure proper documentation and archival of case files, court orders, notices, and legal correspondence.
Track limitation periods and critical dates to avoid adverse legal consequences.
Key Stakeholders
Internal: Claims, Underwriting, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Finance teams
External: Advocates, law firms, courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies.
Location
India, Maharashtra, G-Corp Tech Park, Thane
#J-18808-Ljbffr