Legal Associate – Commercial Disputes & IBC, Mumbai

Metalegal Advocates; Mumbai; On-site; INR 457,000 - 547,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalegal Advocates in Mumbai is seeking a Legal Associate to focus on commercial disputes, arbitration, and insolvency matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The role requires LL.B.

or equivalent and State Bar Council enrollment, with up to three years post-qualification experience. Key duties include drafting pleadings, appearing before NCLT, NCLAT, and other courts, and handling IBC proceedings while coordinating with clients and external professionals.

Qualifications

• LL.B., B.A. LL.B., or equivalent law degree.
• Active enrolment with a State Bar Council.
• 0-3 years of relevant post‑qualification experience in commercial litigation, arbitration, or IBC.
• Experience with a reputed law firm, established disputes practice, or counsel’s chamber.
• Strong working knowledge of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016; Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Companies Act, 2013; Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Responsibilities

• Draft and review litigation documents
• Handle IBC matters including CIRP, liquidation, and related applications
• Conduct legal research and prepare case notes, arguments, and hearing briefs
• Appear before NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, District/Commercial Courts, and arbitral tribunals
• Assist in arbitration matters, including pleadings and hearing preparation
• Manage filing, e-filing, cause-list tracking, and hearing schedules
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and external professionals

Education

LL.B., B.A. LL.B., or equivalent law degree

Job description

Metalegal Advocates, a litigation and advisory firm with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, is hiring a Legal Associate for its Mumbai office. The role focuses on commercial disputes, arbitration, and insolvency matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Candidates should hold an LL.B. or equivalent, be enrolled with a State Bar Council, and have up to three years of post‑qualification experience in commercial litigation or arbitration. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, appearing before NCLT, NCLAT, and courts, and managing IBC proceedings. The starting salary is INR 45,000 per month. Applicants should apply through the firm’s application portal.

Key Details

• Organisation: Metalegal Advocates
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Stipend / Pay: INR 45,000 per month
• Experience: 0-2 years

Eligibility

• LL.B., B.A. LL.B., or equivalent law degree
• Active enrolment with a State Bar Council
• 0-3 years of relevant post‑qualification experience in commercial litigation, arbitration, or IBC
• Experience with a reputed law firm, established disputes practice, or counsel’s chamber
• Strong working knowledge of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016; Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Companies Act, 2013; Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Responsibilities

• Draft and review litigation documents
• Handle IBC matters including CIRP, liquidation, and related applications
• Conduct legal research and prepare case notes, arguments, and hearing briefs
• Appear before NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, District/Commercial Courts, and arbitral tribunals
• Assist in arbitration matters, including pleadings and hearing preparation
• Manage filing, e‑filing, cause‑list tracking, and hearing schedules
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and external professionals