Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Litigation Lawyer - Freelance

Location:

Mumbai (Hybrid / Remote Collaboration Possible)

Compensation:

Project / Case-Based Engagement

Department:

Legal & Compliance

Reports To:

Head - Legal Affairs / Senior Management

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced

Corporate Litigation Lawyer (Freelance)

to manage end-to-end civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on

franchise agreements, franchise disputes, and contractual enforcement

. The role involves handling complex legal issues around business partnerships, franchise models, brand protection, and commercial recovery. The ideal candidate has strong courtroom experience, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to combine litigation expertise with sound business judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

Franchise & Commercial Litigation

Handle legal disputes arising from

franchise agreements

, including breach of contract, non-performance, brand misuse, royalty recovery, and termination-related issues. Draft, review, and negotiate

Franchise Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and Licensing Contracts

ensuring enforceability and protection of business interests. Represent the organization in franchise-related

civil suits, injunctions, and arbitration proceedings

. Advise management on legal structuring and risk mitigation for franchise expansion and compliance under

Indian Contract Act, Trademark Act, and Competition Law

.

Civil & Corporate Litigation

Manage

civil recovery suits, defamation claims, contractual breaches, and injunctions

across district and high courts. Draft and vet

plaints, written statements, affidavits, rejoinders, interim relief applications

, and all case-related pleadings. Handle

execution petitions, recovery proceedings

, and enforcement of decrees. Liaise with external counsel, clients, and law enforcement for ongoing cases and filings.

Legal Drafting & Research

Draft

legal notices, replies, demand letters, and settlement terms

tailored for franchise and corporate contexts. Conduct legal research on

civil, commercial, and IP law

, maintaining case notes and internal legal strategy documentation. Advise business heads and management on potential

litigation exposure

and preventive legal strategies.

Advisory & Compliance Support

Provide day-to-day legal advisory on

contract compliance, franchise operations, and partner management

. Review marketing and communication content for

defamation or IP infringement risks

. Maintain updated

litigation trackers, legal dashboards, and case records

for internal audit purposes. Assist internal teams (HR, Operations, Finance, Marketing) on legal escalations and dispute resolution.

Qualifications:

LL.B.

from a recognized law school;

LL.M.

preferred. Licensed to practice law in India (

Sanad mandatory

).

5-10 years

of experience in litigation with exposure to

franchise, corporate, or commercial disputes

. Strong drafting and advocacy skills; capable of managing matters independently before district courts, high courts, NCLT, and arbitration forums. Proficiency in legal research tools (SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.). Excellent command over English and legal writing. Should be

available for freelance / retainer-based engagement

.

Preferred Experience:

Prior work with

education, consulting, franchise, or tech-based organizations

. Experience handling

IP disputes, consumer protection cases, or cyber law violations

. Understanding of

business franchising models

, brand protection, and royalty enforcement mechanisms. Exposure to

criminal-civil overlap cases

such as cheque bounce (138 NI Act), data privacy, or defamation.

Why This Role?

Opportunity to work on

diverse, high-stakes franchise and corporate litigation

cases. Flexible,

freelance model

with long-term collaboration potential. Direct interaction with management and strategy teams, shaping the company's legal framework.
Job Type: Freelance
Contract length: 48 months

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person