Senior Associate

Weekday AI; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI in Mumbai seeks a Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution, White-Collar Crime & Investigations to manage complex legal matters including commercial disputes, regulatory issues, and internal investigations. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, drafting, case management and litigation experience with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

The role offers opportunities to work with senior professionals on high-stakes matters and develop effective legal

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience in dispute resolution, litigation, white-collar crime, or corporate investigations.
• Strong understanding of Indian civil and criminal law and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience drafting pleadings, notices, and case strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage dispute resolution and litigation matters including commercial disputes and arbitration.
• Conduct legal research and analyse statutes, case law, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Draft, review, and finalise pleadings, legal notices, written submissions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Assist in white-collar crime matters involving fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct.
• Conduct internal investigations and review contracts and evidence for legal exposure.
• Develop case strategies, prepare chronologies, assess evidence, and identify legal risks.
• Coordinate with clients, senior counsel, external lawyers, investigators, and stakeholders.
• Assist with court appearances, hearings, arbitration proceedings, and interactions with authorities.
• Prepare investigation summaries, risk assessments, case updates, and client reports.
• Maintain accurate case files and confidentiality protocols.
• Monitor legal developments and improve dispute management practices.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Case management

Litigation

White-collar crime

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Multitasking

Education

LL.B.

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟦 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 4+ yrs

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and analytically strongSenior Associate – Dispute Resolution, White-Collar Crime & Investigationsto manage complex legal matters involving commercial disputes, corporate misconduct, regulatory issues, and internal investigations. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, drafting, case management, and litigation experience, along with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound professional judgment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging disputes and investigations, develop effective legal strategies, and collaborate with senior legal professionals and clients on high-stakes matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supportdispute resolution and litigation matters, including commercial disputes, civil proceedings, arbitration, and related legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and analyse applicable statutes, case law, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Draft, review, and finalise pleadings, legal notices, written submissions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Assist inwhite-collar crime mattersinvolving fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, money laundering, and other corporate or economic offences.
• Conduct internal and corporate investigations into suspected misconduct, irregularities, and potential legal or regulatory violations.
• Review contracts, financial records, correspondence, electronic records, and other evidence to identify relevant facts and potential legal exposure.
• Develop case strategies, prepare chronologies, assess evidence, and identify legal risks and possible courses of action.
• Coordinate with clients, senior counsel, external lawyers, investigators, and other stakeholders throughout legal proceedings and investigations.
• Assist with court appearances, hearings, arbitration proceedings, and interactions with relevant authorities, as required.
• Prepare investigation summaries, legal risk assessments, case updates, and client reports.
• Maintain accurate case files, investigation records, supporting documentation, and confidentiality protocols.
• Monitor legal developments and contribute to improving case preparation, investigation methodologies, and dispute management practices.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 4+ years of relevant legal experiencein dispute resolution, litigation, white-collar crime, corporate investigations, or a closely related practice area.
• Strong understanding of Indian civil and criminal law, litigation procedures, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience handling commercial disputes, legal research, drafting, and case strategy.
• Exposure to white-collar crime matters involving fraud, financial misconduct, corruption, or corporate wrongdoing.
• Experience reviewing evidence, analysing complex documentation, and supporting internal or external investigations.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work.
• A recognised law degree (LL.B.) is required; relevant postgraduate qualifications or specialist certifications would be an advantage.