Legal Associate

Hiring: Legal Associates (Practice-Track Based Recruitment)Location: Mumbai (On-site)Engagement: Full-time / Retainership / Panel AdvocateExperience Level: Mid-Senior to Senior (independent handling expected)We are inviting applications from experienced Legal Associates with demonstrable expertise in defined areas of Indian law. The role is structured into distinct practice tracks, and applicants must apply only under the track that reflects their core strength.This position is intended for professionals who can advise, consult, draft, and argue independently, with minimal supervision.Practice Tracks (Applicants Must Choose One Primary Track)Track 1: Criminal Law & Economic OffencesFocus AreasBNS / IPC, BNSS / CrPCPrevention of Corruption ActPMLA, NDPS, Economic OffencesBail, Anticipatory Bail, Quashing, Trials, AppealsRequired Skill SetDrafting FIR challenges, bail applications, quashing petitions, written submissionsArguing before Trial Courts, High Courts, and Special CourtsAdvising on criminal exposure, strategy, and complianceExperience with investigating agencies and procedural lawTrack 2: Civil & Commercial LitigationFocus AreasProperty disputes, contracts, injunctionsCommercial suits, recovery proceedingsSpecific performance, tenancy, redevelopment disputesRequired Skill SetDrafting plaints, written statements, interim applicationsHandling evidence, trial strategy, and final argumentsAdvising clients on litigation risk and settlementAppearances before Civil Courts and Commercial CourtsTrack 3: Arbitration & Dispute ResolutionFocus AreasDomestic arbitrationSection 9, 11, 34, and 37 proceedingsEnforcement and execution of awardsRequired Skill SetDrafting arbitration petitions and pleadingsAdvising on arbitration clauses and strategyAppearing before High Courts and Arbitral TribunalsStrong command over Arbitration and Conciliation ActTrack 4: Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC)Focus AreasCorporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)Liquidation proceedingsPersonal guarantor insolvencyRequired Skill SetDrafting applications before NCLT/NCLATAdvising creditors, corporate debtors, and resolution professionalsHandling claims, resolution plans, and objectionsStrong understanding of IBC timelines and jurisprudenceTrack 5: Real Estate, Redevelopment & RegulatoryFocus AreasSociety redevelopmentMHADA / SRA / cessed buildingsRERA and municipal regulationsRequired Skill SetDrafting development agreements, conveyances, noticesAdvising societies, tenants, and developersHandling writ petitions and regulatory challengesFamiliarity with DCPR and municipal lawsTrack 6: Banking, Finance & Regulatory LitigationFocus AreasSARFAESI, DRT, DRATBanking recovery proceedingsRegulatory and compliance disputesRequired Skill SetDrafting securitisation applications and writ petitionsAdvising borrowers and lendersAppearances before DRTs, DRATs, and High CourtsStrong procedural and financial understandingCore Responsibilities (Across All Tracks)Independent legal advisory and consultingDrafting pleadings, opinions, agreements, and applicationsCourt and tribunal appearancesStrategy development for complex legal mattersClient interaction and matter managementMandatory Application RequirementsEvery applicant must clearly specify:Primary Practice Track (one only)Secondary Area (if any)Specific skills aligned with the chosen track, including:Nature of drafting handledForums regularly appeared beforeMatters independently handledApplications without a clearly defined practice track and skill mapping will not be considered.What We Look ForDepth over breadthIndependent handling capabilityStrong drafting and advocacy skillsStrategic legal thinkingProfessional discipline and client focusHow to ApplyPlease submit:Updated CVShort cover note mentioning practice track and expertiseRepresentative work or experience summary

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