Corporate Litigation Lawyer | Civil & Commercial Disputes | Mumbai

Job Title: Corporate Litigation Lawyer | Civil & Commercial Disputes | Mumbai

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About the Role

Corporate Litigation Lawyer

cutting-edge sectors like education, media, and technology

Key Responsibilities

Civil Litigation & Case Management

• Manage end-to-end civil litigation including recovery suits, defamation claims, contractual disputes, and related matters.
• Draft and finalize all pleadings such as plaints, written statements, replies, rejoinders, affidavits, and interim relief applications.
• Prepare evidence bundles and examination briefs; ensure timely procedural compliance in filings and hearings across courts.
• Liaise effectively with clients, witnesses, external counsel, and relevant authorities.
• Maintain and update litigation trackers, monitoring deadlines and court dates rigorously.

Legal Research & Drafting

• Conduct thorough legal research on civil procedure, contract law, criminal law, and case precedents.
• Draft clear and enforceable legal notices, replies, settlement agreements, and pre-litigation correspondence.
• Prepare detailed legal strategy notes and risk assessments for internal stakeholders and management.

Court Representation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Represent the organization in civil courts, High Courts, NCLT, consumer forums, and quasi-judicial bodies.
• Handle recovery proceedings including execution petitions and MSMED Act claims.
• Participate in arbitration, mediation, Lok Adalats, and conciliation processes to resolve disputes amicably when possible.

Internal Advisory & Risk Review

• Provide legal advice to management on civil liabilities, litigation risks, and preemptive strategies.
• Review contracts and marketing or press content for litigation and reputational risks.
• Support internal departments (HR, Operations, Finance) on legal queries and escalations.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain updated legal dashboards, litigation trackers, and audit documentation.
• Assist in responding to statutory notices, court summons, and regulatory inquiries.

Qualifications & Skills

• LL.B. degree from a recognized law school;

  LL.M. is a strong plus

  .
• Licensed to practice law in India (

  Sanad mandatory

  ).

• 5-15 years

  of proven litigation experience, particularly in civil suits, recovery cases, defamation, and contract disputes.
• Strong drafting skills and courtroom presence; comfortable independently handling cases.
• Proficient with legal research platforms such as

  SCC Online

  ,

  Manupatra

  , or equivalent.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal, with sharp attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to clients in

  education

  ,

  media

  , or

  technology

  sectors.
• Familiarity with

  criminal aspects

  of civil matters such as

  Section 138 NI Act

  (bounced cheque cases) or

  IT Act violations

  .
• Knowledge of

  intellectual property law

  ,

  consumer protection

  , or

  arbitration proceedings

  is an advantage.

Why Join Us

• Work with a

  forward-thinking analytics and education-driven company

  .
• Be part of a

  growing team

  where your legal insights influence key corporate decisions.
• Opportunity to handle

  diverse, high-impact cases

  and contribute to strategic dispute resolution.

driven litigation lawyer

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