Litigation Associate

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution matters before trial courts, NCLT, High Courts, and other regulatory/tribunal forums.
• Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, petitions, applications, affidavits, and written submissions.
• Provide strategic advice and legal opinions on tax disputes, white collar investigations/prosecutions, and IBC matters.
• Manage and mentor a team of 3-4 junior advocates, ensuring high-quality research, drafting, and case preparation.
• Coordinate with external counsels and law firms, as required.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, updating them on case strategy, progress, and hearings.
• Ensure compliance with procedural requirements and timelines across forums.
  

Requirements

• Education: LLB from a reputed law school/university.
• Experience: 5-6 years of PQE in litigation, preferably with experience in taxation disputes, white collar crime litigation, and IBC proceedings.
• Strong advocacy skills and ability to appear independently before trial courts, High Courts, and tribunals (such as NCLT, NCLAT, ITAT, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage and mentor junior advocates.
• Excellent drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); fluency in Hindi/Marathi desirable.
• Strong client management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple matters, and meet strict deadlines.
• Solid understanding of procedural and substantive aspects of Indian law in the relevant practice areas.
  

General Expectations

• High level of professional integrity, work ethic, and accountability.
• Willingness to travel for hearings across different forums.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across practice groups.
• Adaptability and eagerness to grow in a dynamic litigation environment.
  

Benefits