
Associate Partner
4 hours ago
Associate Partner - Operations
Leading Dispute Resolution Law Firm | Mumbai
About Us
We are a premier law firm based in Mumbai, specializing in dispute resolution with strong practices across Civil & Criminal litigation, real estate, and family law. Our reputation is built on delivering exceptional legal outcomes for our clients through strategic thinking, rigorous advocacy, and operational excellence. As we continue to scale and strengthen our market position, we are seeking an exceptional Candidate to drive the firm's next phase of growth.
The Role
The Candidate will function as the right hand to the Founding Partner. This is a unique leadership position that combines operational mastery, legal acumen, business development prowess, and people management excellence. You will be the operational backbone of the firm while also playing a critical role in revenue generation and client relationship management.
This role is
not
about courtroom advocacy—it's about building the infrastructure, systems, and relationships that enable our lawyers to excel and our firm to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
1. Internal Operations & Systems Management (40%)
- Oversee and optimize all internal operations including case management, resource allocation, workflow processes, and administrative functions
- Implement cutting-edge systems and technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and productivity
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational excellence
- Ensure financial discipline, budgeting accuracy, and profitability tracking across practice areas
- Manage vendor relationships, infrastructure decisions, and operational investments
- Apply sufficient legal knowledge to evaluate work quality, identify potential issues, and ensure the firm is not exposed to unnecessary risks or inefficiencies
2. Team Leadership & Management (30%)
- Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of 15+ lawyers across multiple practice areas
- Supervise practice managers, administrative heads, and support staff
- Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Handle talent management including recruitment, performance reviews, professional development, and succession planning
- Resolve interpersonal conflicts and maintain team cohesion
- Command respect through legal expertise while effectively managing personalities and workloads
3. Business Development & Client Relations (20%)
- Support partners in nurturing and expanding relationships with existing clients
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities independently and collaboratively
- Represent the firm at networking events, industry conferences, and client meetings
- Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with firm growth objectives
- Prepare proposals, pitch presentations, and thought leadership content
- Build the firm's brand presence and market reputation
4. Strategic Leadership (10%)
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the Founding Partner on firm-wide decisions
- Drive revenue growth initiatives and scaling strategies
- Identify market opportunities and competitive positioning
- Lead special projects and transformation initiatives as required
- Contribute to long-term planning and vision-setting for the firm
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified lawyer
with a valid law degree and bar enrollment
- Minimum 8-12 years of experience in legal practice, with at least 3-5 years in a management or operational leadership role
- Demonstrated expertise in dispute resolution, litigation, or related practice areas
- Proven track record of managing teams, operations, or business units
- Strong understanding of law firm economics, profitability drivers, and operational metrics
- Exceptional people management skills with the ability to lead, influence, and inspire diverse legal professionals
Professional Competencies
- Legal Acumen
: Deep enough understanding of legal matters to assess quality, spot issues, and make informed operational decisions without being misled
- Operational Excellence
: Experience implementing systems, processes, and technologies that drive efficiency
- Business Development
: Track record of building client relationships and generating revenue
- Strategic Thinking
: Ability to see the big picture while managing granular details
- Financial Literacy
: Comfortable with budgets, P&L statements, billing, and financial planning
- Change Management
: Experience leading organizational transformation and process improvement
Personal Attributes
- Commanding presence that earns respect from seasoned lawyers
- High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ethical, trustworthy, and deeply committed to excellence
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make decisions with incomplete information
What We Offer
- A rare opportunity to shape the future of a leading Mumbai law firm
- Direct partnership with the Founding Partner as a trusted second-in-command
- Significant autonomy and decision-making authority
- Exposure to high-stakes matters and prestigious clients across practice areas
- A collaborative, merit-driven culture that values innovation
- Compensation is not a constraint for the right candidate
and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications (to be discussed privately)
Location & Work Arrangement
- Location
: Nariman Point, Mumbai (fully office-based)
- This role requires regular in-person presence to effectively manage operations, lead the team, and engage with clients
How to Apply
If you are a legally qualified professional with operational leadership experience and a passion for building exceptional law firms, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your application including:
- Detailed CV/resume
- Cover letter explaining why you're the ideal fit for this role
- References (to be contacted only with your permission)
Interested candidates, kindly send your resumes to
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