Legal Counsel

**Urgent Hiring \|\| Legal Counsel \|\| Bandra West, Mumbai** Position: Legal Counsel Experience: Min 4 Years Location : Bandra West, Mumbai Ctc : upto 18 LPA (Depend on the interview) Working days: (5 days in a week) **Key Responsibilities** **Litigation \& Court Appearances** Appear before the **Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, Sessions Courts, Magistrate Courts, NCLT, and NCLAT.** Independently argue civil, criminal, commercial, and arbitration matters. Handle matters involving **special statutes** including **IBC, PMLA, MPID, POCSO, SFIO, ED,CBI, and CrPC.** Manage court compliance, filings, and procedural requirements **Drafting \& Documentation** Draft and vet: Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) Writ Petitions Appeals (First \& Second) Criminal Revision Applications Interlocutory \& Miscellaneous Applications Written Statements, Statements of Defence Complaints, Legal Notices, Replies Arbitration pleadings and enforcement petitions Commercial suits and agreements (JV, Development, Settlement, Trademark matters) Draft responses to government and statutory authorities such as **MHADA, CIDCO, Municipal Corporations** **Advisory \& Strategy** Conduct advanced legal research on complex and novel legal issues Assist in formulating litigation strategy for high\-value and sensitive matters Brief and coordinate with **Senior Advocates and external counsels** Handle client conferences and provide litigation updates and advice **Practice Areas** Civil \& Criminal Litigation Commercial \& Arbitration Law Insolvency \& Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Corporate \& Regulatory Litigation Financial \& White\-Collar Crimes Mediation \& Alternative Dispute Resolution **Required Qualifications** **LL.B** (Mandatory) Enrolled with State Bar Council Certifications in corporate/financial crime or mediation preferred **Key Skills \& Competencies** Strong drafting, research, and advocacy skills Ability to independently handle matters end\-to\-end Excellent oral and written communication Strategic thinking and analytical ability Client\-focused and detail\-oriented approach Proficiency in **MS Office** ; knowledge of legal tech tools is a plus **Additional Highlights** Experience handling **reportable judgments** Prior role involving independent management of a regional office Exposure to domestic and international clients Background in public speaking and communication (added advantage)