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
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