Job Post: Vacancy for Manager – Legal at Tata Cliq, Mumbai

Tata CLiQ is the flagship digital commerce initiative of the Tata Group. It is a multi-category e-commerce platform, operating across categories such as Fashion, Footwear and Accessories, Electronics, and Luxury. It has a unique omnichannel marketplace model offering customers the convenience of quicker delivery (by shipping from store), easy pick-up and returns, across 1,200+ brands and 1,000 stores in 100+ Indian towns and cities. It is also India’s definitive destination for exclusive Fashion and Electronics brands.

At CLiQ:

We obsess over customer delight.
We are out there to find an alternate way of doing e-commerce.
We carry an attitude to develop a culture of learning and continuous improvement, both for people and processes.
We believe in Uncomfortable Transparency.
We will always be respectful, empathetic, and caring about the well-being of our teams.
we encourage experiments and creativity in Technology.
We develop and use technology to enhance day-to-day life and have a positive impact on customers.
We encourage experiments and creativity in Technology.

Roles & Responsibilities

Litigation:

To manage litigation affairs of the Company.
To collaborate with teams – internal and external lawyers for settlement, prosecuting and defending cases for the Company.
To draft and finalise all necessary documentation for litigation matters.
To respond to all third party disputes and claims.
To file FIR and other criminal prosecutions where necessary to protect the interests of the Company and its customers.
To maintain and update MIS relating litigation matters, legal notices and claims.
To improvise on internal processes for proactive dispute resolution and appropriate defence and prosecution rights with the Company.
To file appropriate proceedings for cyber frauds and other crimes in digital space.

Intellectual Property

To maintain and manage the Intellectual Property portfolio of the Company.
To prosecute trademarks and patents for the Company and liaise with the external counsels.
To undertake brand protection actions as necessary and to defend the IP of the Company.
To run internal IP awareness training and programs for the Company.

General

Analyze and identify legal risks and implications, protect and enforce Company’s rights and interests.
Maintain current knowledge of legislation and judicial pronouncements and keep management updated regarding changes, new laws and regulations that may have implications to the Company.
To collaborate and assist on the implementation of appropriate tech solutions for the legal function.

Essential Attributes

In-depth knowledge of handling civil and criminal litigation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong process orientation
Strong Negotiation skills
Strong influencing skills
Interpersonal skills with a distinct leadership style
Strong commitment to Tata values

Desirable Attributes

Resilience & Perseverance

Profile

A Law graduate from one of the National Law Universities with at least 8 years works experience, including significant litigation experience. Candidates from the Retail / E-commerce sector will be preferred though not mandatory.