Manager - Litigation

Zetwerk Corporate

Bangalore

Job Description

About ZETWERK:

ZETWERK is a managed marketplace for contract manufacturing that optimizes speed, cost, and quality. We connect large companies with a vast network of smaller manufacturers, delivering products faster and cheaper without compromising quality. Our proprietary technology platform streamlines the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, enabling seamless collaboration between all stakeholders. With 9+ million parts manufactured, we have 1800+ active customers with presence in 20+ countries (North America, Indo Pacific, Middle East) catering to 25+ industries from traditional sectors like oil & gas to cutting-edge fields like aerospace & defence, renewable energy and consumer electronics. Our expertise spans complex components for aircraft engines to everyday items like industrial pipes.

Why ZETWERK:

A company that's changing the way manufacturing is done needs game changers to shape the future. At ZETWERK, our job is to help you excel in your career and make an Impact. We offer you an environment to create a unique career journey, opportunities to grow your ambition, and an inclusive culture to help you thrive. We encourage innovation through collaboration and connect you to leaders who help you go beyond. We deliver the best for our people so that they can deliver the best for our customers. It's that simple. It's ZETWERK.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Manage end to end litigation and dispute resolution matters across the organization and coordinating closely with internal stakeholders and external counsels to ensure timely and cost effective case handling.
Develop and implement litigation strategy in alignment with business goals and legal risk appetite.
Supervise and manage ongoing litigation including civil, commercial, criminal (as applicable),recovery, and arbitration matters.
Review and finalize legal pleadings, affidavits, written statements, and other filings and attend hearings, mediations, and arbitration proceedings as necessary.
Appoint, brief, and manage external counsels, ensuring alignment with internal strategy and expected deliverables and liaise with law enforcement authorities, government bodies, and quasi-judicial forums as required.
Proactively identify potential legal risks and recommend mitigatory actions across business functions and collaborate with contract/legal teams to flag and resolve contentious contractual issues pre-litigation.
Draft and review legal notices, replies, and settlement agreements and maintain documentation archives including case summaries, judgments, and legal opinions for future reference.
Serve as the go-to advisor on litigation matters for internal teams including HR, finance, supply chain, and operations and assist with disciplinary, employment, and vendor-related legal escalations that may lead.

Job Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree (LLB) or master’s degree in law (LLM) 3 to 7 years’ experience in litigation ideally a blend of law firm and in-housework.
Strong track record in civil and commercial disputes, arbitration, recovery matters.
Exposure to manufacturing, supply-chain, or procurement sectors preferred.
Strong knowledge of legal drafting, negotiation, and mediation techniques.
Excellent communication, high integrity, ethical standards, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with a focus on delivering high-quality results.