Criminal Litigation Lawyer

Description

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and/or its management in criminal litigation, especially in matters involving CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), ED (Enforcement Directorate), and Income Tax Investigations & Raids.
• Handle filing of anticipatory bail, quashing of FIRs, replies to summons, charge-sheet responses, etc.
• Act as the company's legal strategist during government or regulatory investigations.
• Draft and vet legal notices, replies, complaints, affidavits, and petitions.
• Liaise with top-tier advocates, senior counsels, and legal advisors for sensitive matters.
• Appear before High Courts, Sessions Courts, NCLT, and other relevant judicial/quasi-judicial forums.
• Advise management on legal risk mitigation related to compliance with financial and criminal laws.
• Assist in preparing documentation during Income Tax raids/search and seizure operations.
• Manage and monitor ongoing criminal cases, coordinate with internal stakeholders and maintain all case files.
• Conduct internal investigations and prepare reports when required.
  

Requirements

• LLB and LLM degrees.
• 10 years of experience in criminal litigation.
• Deep understanding of IPC, CrPC, PMLA, FEMA, Income Tax Act, and related laws.
• Must have directly handled high-stakes cases involving central agencies like CBI and ED.
• Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to remain composed and professional under pressure or during hostile investigations.
• Good communication and negotiation skills with law enforcement and senior advocates.
• Ethical, discreet, and loyal to confidentiality.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in corporate frauds, tax evasion cases, or financial irregularities.
• Established network within investigative and legal enforcement circles is a plus.
• Willingness to travel or be stationed at client/organization's premises during sensitive legal matters.