Corporate Litigation Lawyer – Freelance

LeDroit India; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance/retainer engagement

Job summary

Boston Institute of Analytics in Mumbai, Maharashtra is seeking an experienced Corporate Litigation Lawyer (Freelance) to manage end-to-end civil and commercial litigation, with a focus on franchise agreements and brand protection. The role requires strong drafting skills and courtroom experience.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of experience, be licensed to practice in India, and be available for freelance/retainer engagement.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a recognized law school; LL.M. preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in India (Sanad mandatory).
• 5–10 years of experience in litigation with exposure to franchise, corporate, or commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal disputes arising from franchise agreements, including breach of contract and royalty recovery.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Franchise Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and Licensing Contracts.
• Represent the organization in franchise-related civil suits, injunctions, and arbitration proceedings.
• Advise management on legal structuring and risk mitigation for franchise expansion and compliance under Indian Contract Act, Trademark Act, and Competition Law.
• Manage civil recovery suits, defamation claims, contractual breaches, and injunctions across district and high courts.
• Draft and vet pleadings, notices, affidavits, and all case-related documents.

Skills

Legal drafting

Advocacy

English proficiency

Legal research tools

Freelance readiness

Education

LL.B. from a recognized law school

LL.M. preferred

Tools

SCC Online

Manupatra

Job description

Corporate Litigation Lawyer vacancy available at Boston Institute of Analytics – Mumbai, Maharashtra Hybrid work. At least 5 years of experience is required.

₹12,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 a year

Full job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experiencedCorporate Litigation Lawyer (Freelance) to manage end-to-end civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus onfranchise agreements, franchise disputes, and contractual enforcement. The role involves handling complex legal issues around business partnerships, franchise models, brand protection, and commercial recovery. The ideal candidate has strong courtroom experience, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to combine litigation expertise with sound business judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle legal disputes arising fromfranchise agreements, including breach of contract, non-performance, brand misuse, royalty recovery, and termination-related issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiateFranchise Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and Licensing Contracts ensuring enforceability and protection of business interests.
• Represent the organization in franchise-relatedcivil suits, injunctions, and arbitration proceedings.
• Advise management on legal structuring and risk mitigation for franchise expansion and compliance underIndian Contract Act, Trademark Act, and Competition Law.
• Managecivil recovery suits, defamation claims, contractual breaches, and injunctions across district and high courts.
• Draft and vetplaints, written statements, affidavits, rejoinders, interim relief applications, and all case-related pleadings.
• Handleexecution petitions, recovery proceedings, and enforcement of decrees.
• Liaise with external counsel, clients, and law enforcement for ongoing cases and filings.

Legal Drafting & Research

• Draftlegal notices, replies, demand letters, and settlement terms tailored for franchise and corporate contexts.
• Conduct legal research oncivil, commercial, and IP law, maintaining case notes and internal legal strategy documentation.
• Advise business heads and management on potentiallitigation exposure and preventive legal strategies.

Advisory & Compliance Support

• Provide day-to-day legal advisory oncontract compliance, franchise operations, and partner management.
• Review marketing and communication content fordefamation or IP infringement risks.
• Maintain updatedlitigation trackers, legal dashboards, and case records for internal audit purposes.
• Assist internal teams (HR, Operations, Finance, Marketing) on legal escalations and dispute resolution.

Qualifications:

• LL.B. from a recognized law school;LL.M. preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in India (Sanad mandatory).
• 5–10 years of experience in litigation with exposure tofranchise, corporate, or commercial disputes.
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills; capable of managing matters independently before district courts, high courts, NCLT, and arbitration forums.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.).
• Excellent command over English and legal writing.
• Should beavailable for freelance / retainer-based engagement.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior work witheducation, consulting, franchise, or tech-based organizations.
• Experience handlingIP disputes, consumer protection cases, or cyber law violations.
• Understanding ofbusiness franchising models, brand protection, and royalty enforcement mechanisms.
• Exposure tocriminal-civil overlap cases such as cheque bounce (138 NI Act), data privacy, or defamation.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to work ondiverse, high-stakes franchise and corporate litigation cases.
• Flexible,freelance model with long-term collaboration potential.
• Direct interaction with management and strategy teams, shaping the company’s legal framework.

Job Type: Freelance
Contract length: 48 months