Senior Legal Advocate – Litigation & Corporate Affairs

About the role

The company is seeking a Senior Legal Advocate to lead litigation and corporate legal affairs. The role involves representing the organization in various courts and tribunals, providing strategic legal advice, and managing complex legal matters.

Key responsibilities

• Independently handle and supervise litigation and court proceedings.
• Represent the company before High Courts, District/Civil Courts, Commercial Courts, Tribunals and Labour/Industrial Forums.
• Draft and review pleadings, legal notices, petitions, appeals, affidavits and other legal documents.
• Manage arbitration, mediation, dispute resolution and settlement matters.
• Provide legal advice on corporate/commercial contracts, agreements and MOUs.
• Handle property/real estate legal matters, including title, lease, possession and development disputes.
• Oversee employment/labour disputes and related legal matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and manage external advocates, senior counsel and law firms.
• Advise senior management on litigation strategy, legal risks and dispute resolution.

Required profile

• LL.B. degree (mandatory) with valid Bar Council enrolment.
• 15–20 years of relevant legal experience with strong litigation exposure.
• Experience handling High Courts, Commercial Courts, Tribunals and Arbitration.
• Strong knowledge of Indian laws and legal procedures.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and document preparation.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Litigation management and courtroom representation.
• Effective communication and advisory skills.