Senior Associate (Lawyer) - IBC and Banking Litigation

IndiaLaw LLP; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IndiaLaw LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Associate for its IBC and Banking Litigation practice in Mumbai. The role requires 6–8 years of relevant experience with a proven track record handling litigation and advisory matters for banks, NBFCs and financial institutions.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in insolvency proceedings, banking matters, and the ability to independently manage court proceedings, drafting, and client coordination.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in IBC and Banking Litigation.
• Must have prior experience working with a law firm.
• Should have independently handled legal matters and litigation assignments for banks, NBFCs and financial institutions.
• Strong hands-on experience in NCLT, NCLAT, DRT and High Court proceedings.
• Excellent drafting, research, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Strong understanding of IBC, SARFAESI, debt recovery laws and banking regulations.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and client deliverables.
• Strong communication, coordination and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle litigation and advisory matters relating to IBC, 2016.
• Represent and advise banks, NBFCs and lenders in contentious banking disputes.
• Handle proceedings under: IBC, SARFAESI Act, 2002; Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993; Companies Act, 2013; Other applicable banking and financial laws.
• Advise banks on recovery strategies and enforcement of security interests.
• Handle matters before NCLT, NCLAT, DRT, DRAT and High Courts.
• Draft and settle petitions, applications, replies, rejoinders and other filings.
• Manage client relationships, court appearances and portfolios.
• Mentor junior associates and supervise assignments.

Skills

Litigation

Banking law

IBC

NCLT/NCLAT

Legal drafting

Education

LL.B.

Job description

Job Description Senior Associate

Practice Area: IBC & Banking Litigation
Organisation: IndiaLaw LLP
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 6–8 Years

About the Role

IndiaLaw LLP is looking to hire an experienced Senior Associate for its IBC and Banking Litigation practice. The ideal candidate should have 6–8 years of relevant experience working with a reputed law firm, with substantial exposure to handling litigation and advisory matters for banks, NBFCs and other financial institutions.

The candidate should have strong expertise in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, banking and financial recovery matters, and the ability to independently handle court and tribunal proceedings, drafting, client coordination and litigation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently handle litigation and advisory matters relating to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.
• Represent and advise banks, NBFCs, financial institutions and other lenders in contentious banking and financial disputes.
• Handle proceedings under:
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
• SARFAESI Act, 2002.
• Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993.
• Companies Act, 2013.
• Other applicable banking and financial laws.
• Handle matters before NCLT, NCLAT, DRT, DRAT, High Courts and other relevant judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
• Draft and settle petitions, applications, replies, rejoinders, written submissions, legal notices, appeals and other litigation documents.
• Handle Section 7, Section 9 and Section 10 IBC proceedings, including CIRP-related applications and insolvency disputes.
• Advise banks and NBFCs on recovery strategies, enforcement of security interests, debt recovery and insolvency proceedings.
• Handle matters involving financial creditors, operational creditors, resolution professionals and resolution applicants.
• Conduct legal research, prepare case strategies and provide legal opinions on complex banking and insolvency matters.
• Independently manage client relationships, court appearances, case updates and litigation portfolios.
• Coordinate with senior counsels, briefing counsels, clients and internal teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and ensure timely completion of assignments.

Desired Candidate Profile

• LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in IBC and Banking Litigation.
• Must have prior experience working with a law firm.
• Should have independently handled legal matters and litigation assignments for banks, NBFCs and financial institutions.
• Strong hands‑on experience in NCLT, NCLAT, DRT and High Court proceedings.
• Excellent drafting, research, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Strong understanding of IBC, SARFAESI, debt recovery laws and banking regulations.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and client deliverables.
• Strong communication, coordination and team management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates with experience handling retainership and litigation portfolios of leading banks and NBFCs will be preferred.
• Regular appearances before NCLT, DRT and High Courts.
• Experience in complex insolvency, debt recovery, financial creditor and security enforcement matters.
• Candidates with substantial exposure to the Bombay High Court, Mumbai NCLT and DRT will have an added advantage.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive litigation professional with strong law firm experience who can independently manage banking and insolvency litigation, handle institutional clients, lead court proceedings and take ownership of matters from initial briefing through final resolution.