Principal Associate - Litigation

We are looking for a candidate with Post Qualification Experience (PQE) of 6-8 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end case management, including drafting of pleadings and legal documents, filing before appropriate judicial and quasi-judicial forums and managing procedural compliance.
• Represent clients before Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts, NCLT, DRT, Labour Courts, Consumer Forums and specialized tribunals.
• Handle a broad spectrum of disputes such as civil and commercial litigation, insolvency (IBC), contractual disputes, banking and recovery matters, employment law and white-collar crime.
• Draft pleadings, applications, legal notices, opinions and client communications with clarity and precision.
• Responsible for framing strong legal arguments, conduct detailed legal research, case law analysis and prepare notes to support case strategies.
• Coordinate with external counsel, enforcement authorities and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Ensure procedural compliance, timely filings and accurate documentation across all stages of litigation.

Technical Skills:

• Strong drafting, legal analysis and research capabilities with the ability to formulate persuasive legal arguments and support them with relevant case laws and awareness of ongoing legal trends
• Experience in coordinating with local/external counsel, enforcement authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with court procedures, local language and regional legal nuances.
• Ability to guide and mentor juniors as needed and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team and fostering a values-driven team culture.
• Demonstrate strong leadership in managing workflows and developing team capabilities across diverse litigation matters.
• High procedural accuracy and attention to detail across filings, submissions and appearances.

Personal Skills:

• Proficient speaker with excellent articulation and courtroom presence.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate legal risks and provide practical, client-focused advice.
• Self-driven, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple matters effectively.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor.