Litigation Associate

Metalegal Advocates; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalegal Advocates in Mumbai seeks a capable litigation advocate with 4-5 years PQE to handle tax disputes, white-collar matters, and IBC proceedings. You will represent clients before trial courts, NCLT, and High Courts, while guiding junior lawyers.

The role requires drafting pleadings, strategic advice, and coordinating with external counsels, with a focus on timely matter management and clear client updates.

Qualifications

• LLB from a reputed law school/university.
• 4-5 years of PQE in litigation, preferably with taxation disputes, white collar litigation, and IBC matters.
• Strong advocacy skills and ability to appear independently before trial courts, High Courts and tribunals (NCLT, NCLAT, ITAT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution before trial courts, NCLT, High Courts, and tribunals.
• Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, petitions, applications, affidavits, and written submissions.
• Provide strategic advice and legal opinions on tax disputes, white collar investigations/prosecutions, and IBC matters.
• Manage and mentor a team of 3-4 junior advocates, ensuring high-quality research, drafting, and case preparation.
• Coordinate with external counsels and law firms, as required.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, updating them on case strategy, progress, and hearings.
• Ensure compliance with procedural requirements and timelines across forums.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Independent appearances

Client communication

Education

LLB

Job description

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution matters before trial courts, NCLT, High Courts, and other regulatory/tribunal forums.
• Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, petitions, applications, affidavits, and written submissions.
• Provide strategic advice and legal opinions on tax disputes, white collar investigations/prosecutions, and IBC matters.
• Manage and mentor a team of 3-4 junior advocates, ensuring high-quality research, drafting, and case preparation.
• Coordinate with external counsels and law firms, as required.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, updating them on case strategy, progress, and hearings.
• Ensure compliance with procedural requirements and timelines across forums.

Qualification & Experience

• Education: LLB from a reputed law school/university.
• Experience: 4-5 years of PQE in litigation, preferably with experience in taxation disputes, white collar crime litigation, and IBC proceedings.
• Strong advocacy skills and ability to appear independently before trial courts, High Courts, and tribunals (such as NCLT, NCLAT, ITAT, etc.).