Associate - Commercial Disputes & IBC

About
the Role

Metalegal
Advocates is seeking a capable and driven Associate – Commercial Disputes
& IBC to support and manage commercial litigation, arbitration and
insolvency matters. The role will involve drafting, legal research, court and
tribunal appearances, matter management and client coordination, with exposure
to complex disputes and insolvency proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Draft
  and review petitions, applications, pleadings, written submissions,
  rejoinders, legal notices, case briefs and other litigation documents.
  
• Handle
  matters under the IBC, including CIRP, creditor proceedings,
  liquidation and related applications.
  
• Conduct
  legal research and develop case notes, arguments, chronologies and hearing
  briefs.
  
• Appear
  before NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, District/Commercial Courts and
  arbitral tribunals, independently or alongside senior professionals.
  
• Assist
  in domestic and institutional arbitration matters, including pleadings,
  evidence and hearing preparation.
  
• Assist
  Financial Creditors, Operational Creditors, Corporate Debtors, Resolution
  Professionals and other stakeholders in relevant matters.
  
• Manage
  filing, e-filing, cause-list tracking, hearing schedules and day-to-day
  matter requirements.
  
• Assist
  with review of Resolution Plans and insolvency-related documentation.
  
• Maintain
  accurate matter records and use legal research and technology-enabled
  tools effectively.
  
• Coordinate
  with clients, Partners, Senior Associates, Senior Counsel and external
  professionals as required.
  

Requirements

Requirements

MANDATORY
QUALIFICATIONS

• LL.B.,
  B.A. LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a recognised institution.
  
• Active State
  Bar Council enrolment.
  
• 0 to
  3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in commercial litigation,
  arbitration and/or IBC.
  
• Experience
  with a reputed law firm, established disputes practice or counsel's
  chamber.
  
• Strong
  working knowledge of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,
  Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Companies Act, 2013 and Commercial
  Courts Act, 2015.
  
• Ability
  to manage multiple matters and court-related deadlines with limited
  supervision.
  

SKILLS
& ATTRIBUTES

• Sound
  litigation strategy and problem-solving ability.
  
• Clear
  written and verbal communication.
  
• Strong
  attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines.
  
• Courtroom
  confidence and professional maturity.
  
• Strong
  ownership, responsiveness and matter-management skills.
  
• Ability
  to work collaboratively with Partners and senior professionals.
  
• Proficiency
  with legal research databases, e-filing systems and technology-enabled
  legal workflows.
  
• Integrity,
  confidentiality, accountability and commitment to high-quality client
  service.
  

 
For
the Associate – Commercial Disputes & IBC role in Mumbai, the
starting salary for a fresher will be INR 45,000 per month, subject to the candidate demonstrating a strong academic background, eligibility for the role and overall suitability
for the position.

Benefits