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ABCL
Aditya Birla Capital Limited

Aditya Birla Capital Limited (“ABCL”) is a listed systemically important non-deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and the holding company of the financial services businesses. ABCL and its subsidiaries/JVs provides a comprehensive suite of financial solutions across Loans, Investments, Insurance, and Payments to serve the diverse needs of customers across their lifecycles. Powered by over 68,400 employees, the businesses of ABCL have a nationwide reach with over 1,740 branches and more than 200,000 agents/channel partners along with several bank partners.

Nationwide Branches

1,740

No. of Employees

68,400

Agents/Channel Partners

2,00,000+

Aggregate Assets

INR 5.91 Lakh Cr

Consolidated Lending Book

INR 2 Lakh Cr
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Job Description

AB Sun Life Insurance Co Ltd

Legal Officer

Location: G-Corp Tech Park, Thane, Maharashtra
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Job Description

Role Purpose

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.

Key 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/national commissions, insurance ombudsman, courts, and tribunals where required.
  • 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

Qualifications & Experience

  • 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

Required Skills & Competencies

  • 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

Minimum Experience Level

5 - 7 years

Job Qualifications

BBA.LLB

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