Corporate Litigation Lawyer

Job Title: Corporate Litigation Lawyer

Location:Mumbai

Salary:No bar for right candidate

Department:Legal & Compliance

Reporting To:Head - Legal Affairs / Senior Management

Key Responsibilities of the Candidate

Case Management:

Manage all stages of litigation, from initial evaluation through appeals.

Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other court documents.

Coordinate with witnesses, domain experts, external legal counsel, and law enforcement agencies as required.

Maintain comprehensive case files and ensure adherence to timelines and procedures.

Legal Research:

Undertake exhaustive legal research to provide evidence and precedents that strengthen the company's litigation strategy.

Stay updated with evolving legal trends, statutory changes, and landmark judgments impacting corporate law.

Prepare legal memoranda and internal briefs summarizing research findings.

Legal Representation:

Represent Boston Institute of Analytics before various courts, tribunals, government agencies, and arbitration forums.

Participate in mediation, conciliation, and other forms of alternate dispute resolution as required.

Prepare clients and witnesses for court proceedings where applicable.

Advisory Role:

Offer sound legal advice to management and internal teams to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.

Interpret complex legal documents and provide actionable insights for operational and strategic decisions.

Evaluate the legal impact of business ventures, partnerships, and contracts.

Document Review:

Review and analyze a wide range of legal and business documents to assess litigation risk and significance.

Assist in the discovery process, including e-discovery and document production for court use.

Flag inconsistencies or issues of concern proactively.

Stakeholder Liaison:

Act as the legal liaison for cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, Operations, and Compliance.

Manage coordination and communication with external law firms and legal consultants.

Align litigation and legal risk strategy with the company's commercial objectives.

Risk Management:

Identify potential legal liabilities and proactively suggest mitigation strategies.

Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.

Ensure the organization follows industry best practices in legal risk handling.

Compliance:

Ensure all litigation activities adhere to company policies and statutory requirements.

Work closely with the Compliance team to embed robust legal processes across departments.

Participate in regulatory inspections or audits when required.

Reporting:

Provide timely reports and updates to senior leadership on ongoing litigation, key risks, and recommended strategies.

Maintain a legal dashboard for tracking case progress, upcoming hearings, and document submissions.

Document learnings from closed cases and update internal policy manuals accordingly.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B.) from a reputed and accredited law school; Masters degree (LL.M.) is a plus.

Valid license to practice law in India.

10+ yearsof relevant experience in both litigation and advisory roles, preferably with exposure to Civil and Criminal matters.

Sound understanding of corporate, contract, and commercial law.

Familiarity with Intellectual Property Laws will be considered asignificant advantage.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.

Strong proficiency in legal research tools such as Manupatra, SCC Online, or equivalent.

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

High ethical standards and professional integrity.

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