Senior Associate

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Experience: 4+ yrs

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and analytically strong Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution, White-Collar Crime & Investigations to manage complex legal matters involving commercial disputes, corporate misconduct, regulatory issues, and internal investigations. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, drafting, case management, and litigation experience, along with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound professional judgment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging disputes and investigations, develop effective legal strategies, and collaborate with senior legal professionals and clients on high-stakes matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support dispute resolution and litigation matters, including commercial disputes, civil proceedings, arbitration, and related legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and analyse applicable statutes, case law, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Draft, review, and finalise pleadings, legal notices, written submissions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Assist in white-collar crime matters involving fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, money laundering, and other corporate or economic offences.
• Conduct internal and corporate investigations into suspected misconduct, irregularities, and potential legal or regulatory violations.
• Review contracts, financial records, correspondence, electronic records, and other evidence to identify relevant facts and potential legal exposure.
• Develop case strategies, prepare chronologies, assess evidence, and identify legal risks and possible courses of action.
• Coordinate with clients, senior counsel, external lawyers, investigators, and other stakeholders throughout legal proceedings and investigations.
• Assist with court appearances, hearings, arbitration proceedings, and interactions with relevant authorities, as required.
• Prepare investigation summaries, legal risk assessments, case updates, and client reports.
• Maintain accurate case files, investigation records, supporting documentation, and confidentiality protocols.
• Monitor legal developments and contribute to improving case preparation, investigation methodologies, and dispute management practices.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience in dispute resolution, litigation, white-collar crime, corporate investigations, or a closely related practice area.
• Strong understanding of Indian civil and criminal law, litigation procedures, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience handling commercial disputes, legal research, drafting, and case strategy.
• Exposure to white-collar crime matters involving fraud, financial misconduct, corruption, or corporate wrongdoing.
• Experience reviewing evidence, analysing complex documentation, and supporting internal or external investigations.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work.
• A recognised law degree (LL.B.) is required; relevant postgraduate qualifications or specialist certifications would be an advantage.