Location: Chembur, Mumbai
Experience: 7–10 Years (Post-Qualification Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Legal Services / Law Firm / Dispute Resolution
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate – Legal with strong expertise in civil and commercial litigation, particularly across the Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Real Estate sectors.
The role involves independently managing litigation matters end-to-end, representing clients before courts and tribunals, advising on legal risks and disputes, and developing effective litigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently handle end-to-end civil and commercial litigation matters.
- Draft and review pleadings, petitions, written statements, applications, affidavits, legal notices and written submissions.
- Appear and represent clients before High Courts, District Courts, Tribunals and other judicial forums.
- Handle disputes relating to construction, infrastructure, engineering contracts and real estate projects.
- Manage contractual disputes, property disputes, recovery matters and other commercial claims.
- Handle debt and money recovery matters, including outstanding dues, contractual payments, loans and invoices.
- Manage matters relating to injunctions, specific performance, breach of contract and enforcement of contractual rights.
- Assist with proceedings under applicable recovery and insolvency laws, wherever relevant.
- Conduct detailed legal research and develop litigation strategies based on applicable laws, regulations and judicial precedents.
- Review commercial agreements and documentation from a litigation and risk-management perspective.
- Advise clients on potential disputes, legal exposure, recovery strategies and dispute resolution approaches.
- Coordinate with clients, external counsel, experts and other stakeholders for case management and litigation strategy.
- Monitor hearings, filings, deadlines and case developments.
- Prepare legal opinions, case summaries, status reports and strategic updates.
- Mentor junior associates and review their legal drafting and research work.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in civil and commercial litigation.
- Strong hands-on experience in construction, infrastructure and commercial disputes.
- Exposure to real estate and property-related litigation will be relevant.
- Demonstrated experience independently handling litigation before courts and tribunals.
- Strong expertise in legal research, analysis, interpretation and litigation strategy.
- Excellent drafting skills with experience preparing pleadings, petitions, applications, legal notices, written statements and affidavits.
- Strong understanding of CPC, Contract Law, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act and other relevant civil and commercial laws.
- Ability to provide legal advice and manage matters with minimal supervision.
- Strong client-handling and stakeholder-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters and meet strict deadlines.
- Prior experience with a law firm, litigation practice, or dispute resolution team is preferred.
Qualification
- LL.B. / Bachelor's Degree in Law – Mandatory
- Enrollment with Bar Council – Mandatory
- LL.M. – Preferred
