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

Practice Areas

Civil & Criminal Litigation

Commercial & Arbitration Law

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)

Corporate & Regulatory Litigation

Financial & White-Collar Crimes

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Required Qualifications

LL.B (Mandatory)

LL.M (Preferred)

Enrolled with State Bar Council

Certifications in corporate/financial crime or mediation preferred

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