Legal Counsel

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal
Counsel 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
  

Practice
Areas

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

Requirements

Required
Qualifications

• LL.B (Mandatory)
  
• 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