Job Profile : Corporate Litigation Lawyer
Location : Bandra west Mumbai
A Corporate Litigation Lawyer handles legal disputes involving companies, business entities, or commercial matters. Their role blends litigation (courtroom work) with corporate advisory functions.
1. Core Responsibilities
- Represent companies in courts, tribunals, arbitration forums.
- Deal with disputes such as :
- Breach of contract
- Shareholder disputes
- Insolvency & bankruptcy (NCLT matters)
- Corporate fraud
- Commercial recovery matters
Court Appearances
Argue cases before :High CourtsNCLT / NCLATArbitration tribunalsCorporate Advisory
Advise clients on how to avoid litigation or reduce risk exposure.Interpret companies act, contract laws, IBC, arbitration law, FEMA, SEBI regulations.Conduct compliance checks and internal investigations when disputes arise.Negotiation & Settlement
Negotiate with opposite parties to reach settlements.Evaluate litigation risk vs business impact.2. Skills Required
Strong legal research & drafting skillsUnderstanding of company law, commercial law & regulatory frameworkCourtroom advocacyNegotiation & communicationAnalytical thinking & strategy planningTime management under pressure3. Typical Work Environment
Law firms (corporate litigation teams)Corporate legal departmentsIndependent practiceWorking with finance, compliance, and business unitsHeavy interaction with senior corporate executives, counsels, and auditors.4. Daily Tasks
Court appearancesClient meetingsDrafting petitions and agreementsPreparing case strategyResearching case lawsCoordinating with junior lawyers, clerks & law firm partnersReviewing business contracts for dispute clauses