Corporate Litigation Lawyer

We'reJob Title: Corporate Litigation Lawyer

Location: Mumbai

Department: Legal & Compliance

Reports To: Head of Legal Affairs/Senior Management

Role Overview:

Were looking for an experienced litigation lawyer with a strong track record in civil suits, recovery cases, defamation matters, injunctions, and related proceedings. The role demands courtroom experience, deep knowledge of procedural law, and the ability to handle both strategic advisory and hands-on litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

Civil Litigation & Case Management

• Handle end-to-end litigation for civil recovery suits, defamation claims, contractual disputes, and related matters.
• Draft and finalize plaints, written statements, replies, rejoinders, affidavits, applications, interim reliefs, etc.
• Prepare evidence and examination briefs; manage filings and procedural compliance across district and high courts.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, external counsel, and law enforcement as needed.
• Track all active litigation and ensure timely hearings and submissions.

Legal Research & Drafting

• Conduct in-depth legal research on civil procedure, contract law, criminal law, and case precedents.
• Draft legal notices, replies, settlement agreements, and pre-litigation correspondence with a focus on enforceability and clarity.
• Create legal strategy notes for internal stakeholders and management.

Court Representation & Liaison

• Represent the organization in civil courts, high courts, NCLT, consumer forums, and quasi-judicial bodies.
• Engage in recovery proceedings under civil and commercial law, including execution petitions and recovery under the MSMED Act (if applicable).
• Participate in arbitration, mediation, Lok Adalats, or conciliation as alternate resolution mechanisms.

Internal Advisory & Risk Review

• Advise the management on civil liabilities, litigation risks, and preemptive legal strategy.
• Review contracts and communications from a litigation risk perspective.
• Vet marketing content and press material for defamation exposure and reputational risk.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain updated litigation trackers, legal dashboards, and audit documentation.

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• Assist in responding to statutory notices, court summons, and regulatory inquiries.
• Support internal teams (HR, Ops, Finance) on legal queries and escalations.

Qualifications:

• LL.B. from a recognized law school; LL.M. is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in India (Sanad is mandatory).
• 5-7 years of litigation experience, with a proven record in civil suits, recovery cases, defamation matters, and contract disputes.
• Comfortable with drafting legal documents independently and representing matters before various courts.
• Proficient in legal research tools like SCC Online, Manupatra, or equivalent.
• Strong command over English and legal drafting.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• High professional ethics and attention to detail.

Additional:

• Experience working with education, media, or tech clients.
• Exposure to the criminal side of civil matters like bounced checks (138 NI Act) or IT Act violations is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property, consumer protection, or arbitration.