Senior Associate – Litigation | Construction & Infrastructure

Adept Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept Global seeks a Senior Associate – Litigation in Mumbai with 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in civil and commercial litigation. You will independently manage end-to-end matters, draft pleadings, appear in courts and tribunals, and advise on disputes and litigation strategy.

Role requires strong research, drafting, and client-management skills, with experience in construction, infrastructure, and real estate disputes. Prior law-firm exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, and commercial disputes.
• Exposure to real estate and property-related litigation.
• Independent handling of litigation before courts and tribunals.
• Strong research, analysis, and litigation strategy skills.
• Excellent drafting skills for pleadings, petitions, notices, and affidavits.
• Knowledge of CPC, Contract Law, Specific Relief Act, and Limitation Act.
• Ability to provide legal advice with minimal supervision.
• Strong client and stakeholder management.
• Experience in a law firm, litigation practice, or dispute resolution team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end civil and commercial litigation.
• Draft and review pleadings, petitions, affidavits, and legal notices.
• Appear before High Courts, District Courts, Tribunals and other forums.
• Advise on litigation risks and develop effective strategies.
• Coordinate with clients, external counsel, experts and stakeholders.
• Monitor hearings, deadlines and case developments.
• Mentor junior associates on drafting and research.
• Review commercial agreements from a litigation perspective.
• Conduct detailed legal research and develop case strategies.

Skills

Civil litigation

Commercial disputes

Court appearances

Legal drafting

Client management

Education

LL.B./BA LLB

Job description

Experience

Experience: 7–10 Years (Post-Qualification Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate – Litigation with strong expertise in civil and commercial litigation, particularly across the Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Real Estate sectors.

The role involves independently managing litigation matters end-to-end, representing clients before courts and tribunals, advising on legal risks and disputes, and developing effective litigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently handle end-to-end civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft and review pleadings, petitions, written statements, applications, affidavits, legal notices, and written submissions.
• Appear and represent clients before High Courts, District Courts, Tribunals and other judicial forums.
• Handle disputes relating to construction, infrastructure, engineering contracts and real estate projects.
• Manage contractual disputes, property disputes, recovery matters and other commercial claims.
• Handle debt and money recovery matters, including outstanding dues, contractual payments, loans and invoices.
• Manage matters relating to injunctions, specific performance, breach of contract and enforcement of contractual rights.
• Assist with proceedings under applicable recovery and insolvency laws, wherever relevant.
• Conduct detailed legal research and develop litigation strategies based on applicable laws, regulations and judicial precedents.
• Review commercial agreements and documentation from a litigation and risk-management perspective.
• Advise clients on potential disputes, legal exposure, recovery strategies and dispute resolution approaches.
• Coordinate with clients, external counsel, experts and other stakeholders for case management and litigation strategy.
• Monitor hearings, filings, deadlines and case developments.
• Prepare legal opinions, case summaries, status reports and strategic updates.
• Mentor junior associates and review their legal drafting and research work.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Strong hands-on experience in construction, infrastructure, and commercial disputes.
• Exposure to real estate and property-related litigation will be relevant.
• Demonstrated experience independently handling litigation before courts and tribunals.
• Strong expertise in legal research, analysis, interpretation, and litigation strategy.
• Excellent drafting skills with experience preparing pleadings, petitions, applications, legal notices, written statements and affidavits.
• Strong understanding of CPC, Contract Law, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act and other relevant civil and commercial laws.
• Ability to provide legal advice and manage matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong client-handling and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and meet strict deadlines.
• Prior experience with a law firm, litigation practice, or dispute resolution team is preferred.

Qualification

• LL.B. / Bachelor’s Degree in Law – Mandatory