Litigation Operations Intake, Analyst, Attorney - Litigation

PowerToFly; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Analyst for its Legal and Compliance division in Mumbai. The role supports management of litigation, regulatory, and subpoena matters, including document review, research, and matter processing.

You will maintain matter records, manage intake workflows, and generate reports while ensuring governance and Firm controls. A qualified lawyer with 1–2 years PQE, strong English communication, and MS Office proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with LLB; LLM is an added advantage.
• 1–2 years post qualification experience in a legal/compliance setting.
• Experience in litigation or regulatory matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake and lifecycle tracking of litigation, regulatory, and subpoena matters in the matter system.
• Review legal documents, perform research, and support matter processing across Firm systems.
• Create and maintain matter records from receipt to resolution.
• Monitor intake mailboxes and ensure timely distribution of matters and requests.
• Generate reports, MIS, reconciliations, and regulatory filings with compliance controls.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, intake groups, and stakeholders to support operations and process improvement.

Skills

Legal research

MS Office

Stakeholder management

English communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

LLB

LLM (advantage)

Tools

Excel macros

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Analyst in the Legal and Compliance division.
In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory, and franchise risk. This is an Analyst level position within the Attorney - Litigation for LCD GC - Mumbai (LCD GC) which is a part of Morgan Stanley's Global In-house Center, which provides global support to LCD and is an integral part of Firm and LCD strategy.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

• Manage intake and lifecycle tracking of litigation, regulatory, and subpoena matters within the Firm's matter management system
• Review legal documents, conduct research, and perform searches across Firm systems to support matter processing
• Create, maintain, and update matter records from receipt through resolution
• Monitor and manage intake mailboxes, ensuring timely review, assignment, and distribution of incoming matters and requests
• Generate reports, MIS, reconciliations, and regulatory filings while ensuring compliance with Firm controls, risk, and governance requirements
• Partner with attorneys, paralegals, other intake groups, and key stakeholders to support daily operations, projects, and process improvement

What you'll bring to the role:

• Qualified lawyer LLB (LLM will be an added advantage)
• 1-2 years post qualification experience
• Solid track record working in a professional environment
• Familiarity with identifying legal documents and separating them from other correspondence
• Basic understanding and exposure of US Law and terminologies will be preferred
• Should exhibit comfort working with technology and the ability to learn and display proficiency on Firm's systems and programs
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel proficiency is required - specific focus on excel macros)
• Understanding of legal documents and terminologies
• Knowledge of document automation, contract analysis, Legal Tech software, and the application of AI tools is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills - ability to effectively correspond with various groups and senior professionals over email and the telephone
• Pragmatic and analytical problem solving skills - candidate needs to consistently apply sound judgment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage a fast-paced environment
• Experience in stakeholder management with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across regions and Business Units
• Team player who can successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to think independently, form opinions and make decisions
• Ability to anticipate ahead of time and elevate issues as appropriate
• Ability to identify and recommend process efficiencies
• High level of organization under pressure
• Efficient time management and ability to meet established deadlines
• Ability to research and resolve issues independently

Coverage

Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM India time
Coverage is dependent on business needs, so flexibility is expected
Full day's coverage may be required during some Indian holidays

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.