Job Description

Position: Senior / Principal Associate - Litigation (Criminal Lawyer)

Experience: 3-7 Years

Location : Bandra West

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Senior / Principal Associate - Litigation

with strong exposure to

civil, criminal, commercial, arbitration, and regulatory matters

. The candidate should be capable of independently handling high-stakes litigation, drafting complex pleadings, arguing matters before courts, and coordinating with senior counsel and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Court Appearances

Appear before the

Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, Sessions Courts, Magistrate Courts, NCLT, and NCLAT

Independently argue civil, criminal, commercial, and arbitration matters Handle matters involving

special statutes

including

IBC, PMLA, MPID, POCSO, SFIO, ED,CBI, and CrPC

Manage court compliance, filings, and procedural requirements

Drafting & Documentation

Draft and vet: Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) Writ Petitions Appeals (First & Second) Criminal Revision Applications Interlocutory & Miscellaneous Applications Written Statements, Statements of Defence Complaints, Legal Notices, Replies Arbitration pleadings and enforcement petitions Commercial suits and agreements (JV, Development, Settlement, Trademark matters) Draft responses to government and statutory authorities such as

MHADA, CIDCO, Municipal Corporations

Advisory & Strategy

Conduct advanced legal research on complex and novel legal issues Assist in formulating litigation strategy for high-value and sensitive matters Brief and coordinate with

Senior Advocates and external counsels

Handle client conferences and provide litigation updates and advice

Client & Stakeholder Management

Manage high-profile clients including

bureaucrats, public representatives, and corporate entities

Attend jail mulaqats and liaise with investigating agencies where required Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for smooth case handling

Practice Areas

Civil & Criminal Litigation Commercial & Arbitration Law Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Corporate & Regulatory Litigation Financial & White-Collar Crimes Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Required Qualifications

LL.B

(Mandatory)

LL.M

(Preferred) Enrolled with State Bar Council Certifications in corporate/financial crime or mediation preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong drafting, research, and advocacy skills Ability to independently handle matters end-to-end Excellent oral and written communication Strategic thinking and analytical ability Client-focused and detail-oriented approach Proficiency in

MS Office

; knowledge of legal tech tools is a plus

Additional Highlights

Experience handling

reportable judgments

Prior role involving independent management of a regional office Exposure to domestic and international clients Background in public speaking and communication (added advantage)

Interested candidate please upload your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person