Corporate Litigation Lawyer

Job Description

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+ years of 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 a significant 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. • Sanad License is mandatory