Litigation Associate-Criminal

Role:

- Litigation Associate with experience in criminal matters

Experience:

- 3-7 Yrs

Location :

- Bandra,(West)-Mumbai

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Court Appearances

• Appear before the Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, Sessions Courts, Magistrate Courts, NCLT, and NCLAT

• Independently argue civil, criminal, commercial, and arbitration matters

• Handle matters involving special statutes including IBC, PMLA, MPID, POCSO, SFIO, ED,CBI, and CrPC

• Manage court compliance, filings, and procedural requirements

Drafting & Documentation

• Draft and vet:

o Special Leave Petitions (SLPs)

o Writ Petitions

o Appeals (First & Second)

o Criminal Revision Applications

o Interlocutory & Miscellaneous Applications

o Written Statements, Statements of Defence

o Complaints, Legal Notices, Replies

o Arbitration pleadings and enforcement petitions

o Commercial suits and agreements (JV, Development, Settlement, Trademark matters)

• Draft responses to government and statutory authorities such as MHADA, CIDCO, Municipal Corporations

Advisory & Strategy

• Conduct advanced legal research on complex and novel legal issues

• Assist in formulating litigation strategy for high-value and sensitive matters

• Brief and coordinate with Senior Advocates and external counsels

• Handle client conferences and provide litigation updates and advice

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Manage high-profile clients including bureaucrats, public representatives, and corporate entities

• Attend jail mulaqats and liaise with investigating agencies where required

• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for smooth case handling

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Practice Areas

• Civil & Criminal Litigation

• Commercial & Arbitration Law

• Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)

• Corporate & Regulatory Litigation

• Financial & White-Collar Crimes

• Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Required Qualifications

• LL.B (Mandatory)

• LL.M (Preferred)

• Enrolled with State Bar Council

• Certifications in corporate/financial crime or mediation preferred

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong drafting, research, and advocacy skills

• Ability to independently handle matters end-to-end

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Strategic thinking and analytical ability

• Client-focused and detail-oriented approach

• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of legal tech tools is a plus

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