Associate - Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Anchorstone Legal

Position: Associate – Insolvency & Bankruptcy

Location: Mumbai
Experience: 1–3 years post-qualification (PQE)

About Anchorstone Legal

Anchorstone Legal is a full-service law firm recognized for its strategic and solution-oriented approach to complex legal matters. Our Insolvency & Bankruptcy practice is known for its depth of expertise, precision in execution, and practical insight across the full spectrum of corporate insolvency, restructuring, and liquidation matters.

We believe in working collaboratively — grounded in our core values of Service Excellence, Sincerity, Synergy, and Simplify — to deliver clear, effective, and commercially sound legal solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for an Associate with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law to join our dynamic team in Mumbai. The role involves working on corporate insolvency resolution processes, liquidation proceedings, and related litigation before various adjudicating authorities and appellate forums.

The ideal candidate should have strong drafting skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently while supporting senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in handling matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, including CIRP, liquidation, and voluntary liquidation.
• Draft and review pleadings, applications, replies, affidavits, and written submissions for proceedings before NCLT, NCLAT, and other judicial/quasi-judicial authorities.
• Conduct detailed legal and factual research on issues arising under the IBC and related corporate and financial laws.
• Liaise with Resolution Professionals, Liquidators, Committee of Creditors (CoC) members, and corporate debtors for case coordination and information gathering.
• Prepare case summaries, maintain trackers, and assist in hearing preparations and strategy discussions.
• Support senior associates and partners in advisory assignments, due diligence, and transaction structuring under the IBC.
• Coordinate with clients, external counsels, and stakeholders to ensure timely filings and procedural compliance.
• Stay updated on recent judicial precedents, circulars, and amendments relating to insolvency and restructuring.
• Uphold the firm’s core values in all deliverables and client interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• LL.B. (and preferably LL.M.) from a reputed law school.
• 1–3 years PQE with a strong grounding in Insolvency and Bankruptcy law, company law, and related litigation.
• Experience appearing before or assisting in matters before NCLT/NCLAT.
• Good understanding of corporate and commercial laws (Contract Act, Companies Act, SARFAESI Act, etc.).
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research databases (SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and handle multiple tasks under supervision.
• Demonstrated professionalism, diligence, and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to CIRP, liquidation, avoidance transactions, and IBC litigation.
• Familiarity with drafting claims, transaction audit reports, and RP communications.
• Prior experience in IBC advisory or restructuring assignments.
• An understanding of financial concepts and corporate governance principles will be an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person