Senior associate – legal

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