Legal Counsel

Urgent Hiring || Legal Counsel || Bandra West, Mumbai

Position: Legal Counsel

Experience: Min 4 Years

Location : Bandra West, Mumbai

Ctc : upto 18 LPA (Depend on the interview)

Working days: (5 days in a week)

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

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

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)