Job Description

The role will include the review of commercial contracts, including industry specific contracts.
An expertise in broking-side Errors and Omissions is sought. However, overall, the role is of a
holistic commercial legal advisor, and he/she will also be involved in managing litigation and
employment matters, where they arise, and answering general queries. The role will include
advising the India business based on IRDAI regulations, and specific legal qualification or
experience in this line is required.
Job title: Legal Consultant
Location: Mumbai / Gurgaon
Reporting to: COO
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Effective management of a range of legal matters.
Negotiation and advising on commercial contracts and industry specific agreements.
Advising the business in relation to, and managing, disputes and litigation and
employment matters.
Assisting with on boarding suppliers.
Managing the contract renewal cycle.
Engaging and liaising with other lawyers in the network and external lawyers
where necessary.
Assisting, where required, on post-transaction and further business integration.
Responding to ad hoc queries from the business.
Advising on Errors and Omissions matters for brokers.
Knowledge and experience
Will need to have 12 15 years of relevant experience, preferably with leading GI
companies / MNC Brokers, with expertise in broking-side.
Ability to:
Review and assess initial disputes for example complaints from employees,
customers and clients.
Proactively engage with the business to understand its planned strategy and works
closely with it to deliver that strategy.
Take ownership of work and see projects through from inception to completion.
Take a strategic approach that identifies and mitigates risks to the business, both
legally and operationally but recognises the wider implications and attempts to solve
problems in a commercial and pragmatic way.
Instruct, liaise with and manage external counsel including managing timeframes and
fees; and
Have the confidence to make decisions and provide commercial advice outside of your
area of specialism.
You will:
Be a self-starter.
Have a can-do attitude.
Have a common sense, commercial and logical approach.
Be focussed on resolving issues and matters rather than providing legal advice.
Confident to manage matters alone.
Be able to challenge to ensure improvements in processes and documentation.
Display initiative to consistently improve outcomes.
Be resilient and self-reliant.
Have the commercial acumen and confidence to engage with business leaders; and
Be team player, able to work closely with other divisions and external advisers.
Professional qualifications
Qualified solicitor, 12-15+ years PQE (Post Grad exp)
Send your cv at shimoli@adeptrecruiting.com
Insurance industry experience compulsary

Skills Required